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30th September

New Load Sensing Hydraulics technology has been introduced on all Yale 2-4.5 tonne Veracitor VX Value and Productivity series products offering the most fuel efficient hydrodynamic truck series currently available on the market.

Yale’s commitment to reduce fuel costs by offering a range of energy efficient yet highly productive forklift trucks has been evident in recent years with the introduction of eLo (energy saving)and HiP (high productivity) settings on electric counterbalance trucks and now on internal combustion engine (ICE) models.

The introduction of Load Sensing Hydraulics can result in energy savings up to as much as 15 per cent, and when operating in the ultra-efficient eLo mode, where the truck engine speed is slightly reduced up to an additional 5 per cent of fuel can be saved. The flexibility of the Yale electronically controlled system allows operators to switch off the eLo mode when the truck needs to be operated in high productivity mode. When measured on a productivity test cycle the Yale 2,5T Veracitor VX model moved more loads per hour and used less fuel than any other competitor models tested.

Tom Pickering, Product Strategy Manager ICE trucks, said: “We are confident that these important changes will make a significant contribution to reducing our customers forklift truck fleet ‘Cost of Operation’. We have achieved 15% lower fuel consumption measured against the industry standard VDI 2198-2002 60 load cycle test and can say with confidence that at this time these models are the most fuel efficient and productive hydrodynamic trucks available in the market today.

Added benefits

Enhanced dependability – hydraulic oil operating temperatures are reduced when the truck operates in eLo mode. This not only extends the life and effectiveness of the hydraulic oil, but also protects components and extends the truck’s life expectancy.

Noise reduction and improved driver comfort –Noise pollution is reduced from 79dB(A) to 76dB(A) (EN 12053) by operating in eLo mode.

Radial tyre Option – Available as a standard option at no added cost, radial tyres can be specified. These tyres provide lower rolling resistance and can provide an additional 12% (Why is 15% spelled out, but this one is not?) fuel saving. Radial tyres have in most applications also been proven to last longer resulting in further carbon and operating cost savings.

Advanced Optical LPG Fuel Sensor Option–Additional LPG savings can be made with Yale’s new optical fuel sensor which provides a more accurate low fuel indication This provides operators with more operational time and time to return to a gas store or refuelling station. In cases where traditional fuel sensors are used with LPG cylinders up to 10 per cent of fuel can remain in the cylinder which is then returned to the fuel supplier.

For more information on the Yale Veracitor VX series with new Load Sensing Hydraulics, please log on to www.yale-forklifts.eu to find your nearest dealer.