M A C H I N E R Y
LITHIUMPOWERED
HANGCHA
FORKLIFTS
ARE COMING
The well-known and comprehensive Hangcha forklift range
is about to grow even larger, with new models taking a
decisive step into the future of electric forklift technology.
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Hangcha importers and distributors
Northern Forklifts has new
stock that includes Lithium-ion
battery-powered pallet trucks and
four-wheel counterbalance forklifts
which offer considerable advantages
for many.
NFL managing director Dexter
Hyland says Hangcha is once again
demonstrating that it is a market
leader in improving technology.
“Hangcha is determined to cement
its place in the top ranks of forklift
truck manufacturers, and its
research and product development
facilities and resources are second
to none.”
The new lithium-powered pallet
trucks (pictured) have a 1.2 tonne
load capacity and a battery life
of 1200 charge cycles, which is
way beyond the life expectancy
of lead-acid batteries in a similar
sized unit. The lithium battery in the
CBD12 pallet truck has a 3.5 hour
continuous work life per charge and
can also be charged at any time for
short periods such as lunch breaks
to effectively extend the operating
time between complete charge
cycles without harming the overall
battery life.
“This as a big step forward for users
who would prefer a light manoeuvrable
pallet truck but have previously
been restricted to larger heavier
units with full lead-acid traction
batteries in order to get a full shift
per charge,” Hyland says.
Close behind the pallet trucks, NFL
is expecting its first counterbalance
lithium unit. This is a Hangcha
CPD18-AC4 Premium1.8 tonne
capacity four-wheel forklift with
container mast and sideshift, lithium
battery and matched charger. The
battery is rated for 3500 charge
cycles - more than twice the life of
a conventional battery - and can be
fully charged from flat in two hours.
And, like the pallet trucks, it can be
‘opportunity’ charged to further
extend an operating shift. The
CPD18-AC4 premium also features
an automatic electric park brake,
stability control and full real-time
battery management systems as
well as the standard CPD18-AC4’s
all-AC systems and other driver
friendly features that have made
it a popular operator choice.
The advanced Lithium battery
technology does come at a cost.
Both the CBD12 pallet trucks and
the CPD18 come into the market
at a higher price point than their
lead-acid powered equivalents. In
the case of the CBD12 pallet truck,
the price premium will be relatively
small, and NFL believes that they
will be a very affordable option for
anyone who works their machine
hard over extended periods, while
the conventional battery model will
suit a low utilisation site.
“The CPD18 with lithium is definitely
aimed at the user who wants
maximum performance and can
justify the higher upfront cost
through productivity,” Hyland says.
“I believe that the price premium will
not be excessive and the CPD18
will be seen as a very cost-effective
purchase.”
Hangcha is working to extend
lithium throughout its product range,
and NFL will be introducing more
models to the New Zealand market
as they come on stream.
52 June 2018