Hyster announces its redesigned three-wheel stand-up forklift, with significant updates focused on improving the operator experience and boosting productivity in critical unloading and dock-to-stock workflows in manufacturing operations. Key design elements and scalable options equip operators to keep up with high productivity demands, including high-performance hydraulics that provide best-in-class lift speed, a fully suspended floor that reduces shock and vibration transmitted to the operator by 65% and a mast that allows up to 21% greater visibility than competitive models.
Over the first 4,000 hours of use, the Hyster three-wheel stand needs less scheduled maintenance compared to leading competitors. Longer service intervals, quality components and fewer service items add up to reduced downtime and lower total cost of operation, making the new three-wheel stand a cost-effective and efficient option for manufacturers and warehouses. The truck uses 5% less energy than competitive models and optional high-performance hydraulics enable best-in-class lift speed. This combination of productivity and energy efficiency makes the truck up to 37.5% more efficient than the competition.
“Every day, our engineering team works to design forklifts that can stand up to the toughest duty cycle operations throw at them,” said Josh Hetzel, Director, Product Planning and Solutions, Hyster. “This new three-wheel stand is built to deliver round-the-clock productivity and offers the ergonomics and productivity-enhancing features to equip operators to do the same.”
A variety of standard ergonomic features are engineered to keep crews moving, maximize operator comfort, and minimize fatigue. The generously sized compartment gives operators of all sizes room to move within the cabin and easily enter and exit the truck. The Operator Sensing System uses smart sensor placement to detect operator presence, which enables them to operate the truck without constantly standing on top of a pedal. A new footrest helps provide postural relief for operators and can be utilized while operating the truck, thanks to enhancements to the operator sensing system. An optional adjustable armrest permits a range of additional operating positions, allowing operators to tailor the truck to a position that provides the greatest comfort. The operator compartment also provides multiple storage areas for cups, clipboards and other work-related items.
A standard multifunction joystick enables operators to activate all necessary functions with a single hand position, and the new steer system reduces steer effort by up to 7% and uses a shorter-length tiller so that it doesn’t extend into the compartment. Operators can easily access key information and set truck speed and lift height through a standard 2.8-inch or optional 7-inch touchscreen display.
The new design also gives operators clear sightlines in tight spaces, while a half-plate, half-bar overhead guard reduces visual blockage in vertical applications. The mast’s channels are spaced far apart and upward-facing lights further improve visibility as operators move loads overhead and place them at height. Additional forward-facing lights project downward to assist operators as they work in dim conditions or dark trailers.
The Hyster Dynamic Stability System (DSS) comes standard on the Hyster three-wheel stand. This technology automatically slows cornering speed, travel speed with elevated loads and limits tilt, helping to reduce the likelihood of forward and sideways tip overs and reinforcing best operating practices. Operations can also opt for the Hyster Reaction operator assist solution, which can be configured to adjust truck performance in response to truck stability and the operating environment, such as slowing travel speed when obstacles are detected in the path of travel.
