New engines have been introduced on
several Hyster® LPG
forklift models in Europe. The new Power Solutions International (PSI) engines
are more powerful and fuel efficient, helping to increase productivity and
further reduce the total cost of ownership.
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| NEW LPG ENGINES FOR HYSTER® FORKLIFTS INCREASE FUEL EFFICIENCY AND POWER |
Robust,
reliable and quiet, the new PSI LPG engines have been introduced
following stringent testing by Hyster in several challenging applications. The engines are reported to deliver increased performance with lower fuel
consumption on intensive drive cycles, compared with previous models.
“Several
Hyster®
models now lift full capacity faster than any other brand in their class,” says
Robbert Wijnandts, Counterbalance Product Manager EMEA at Hyster Europe. “They
provide excellent power and strength for general logistics operations through
to tough manufacturing applications.”
The purpose-built LPG industrial engines were first introduced
on the Hyster® S2.0-3.5FT space-saving series in
January 2015, with great success. The
premium H2.0-3.5FT together with the new H2.0-3.0XT trucks for everyday
applications will now leave the factory in Northern Ireland with the 2.4L PSI
engine. The smaller H1.6-2.0FTS models will also now feature the 2.0L PSI
engine.
In
addition to the increase in performance, the new engines have reduced noise
levels to enhance operator comfort and reduce overall workplace noise levels.
Noise levels on some models have been reduced to as low as 73 dB(A) (driver’s
ear measurement to EN12053) in ECO-eLo mode.
All trucks can be switched between a choice of operating modes. “These
modes allow the truck performance to be tailored to the application and give flexibility
for the same truck to do more, in peak demands, for example,” explains Robbert.
ECO-eLo mode offers maximum fuel efficiency with a 24%* improvement when
measured in loads moved per kilo of fuel, as well as lower noise output. The HiP (High Performance) mode drives productivity by up to 8%* with 10%* less fuel than the previous engine.
Some models with the 2.4L PSI engine,
also have access to the new advanced ECO mode, which provides a balance between
power and fuel consumption.
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Additional
benefits on the Fortens® models include a more sophisticated cooling
system with an anti-clog radiator as standard, and the added option to include
an even higher capacity anti-clog part for
applications where there is a high ambient temperature, or dust and debris
filled operating environments. Serviceability is also improved and camshaft
belts replacement intervals have been extended from 3500 to 5000 hrs.
“Hyster
offers customers different internal combustion engine forklifts to suit
different levels of operational intensity and use,” adds Robbert. “By matching the right product to the
application from either the FT or XT series, Hyster LPG customers will now
enjoy even greater reliability, dependability and an even lower cost of
ownership.”
Power Solutions International (PSI) is a US based manufacturer which has
been supplying engine systems since 1985. PSI has been a Hyster qualified
supplier for a number of years, supplying and supporting high quality and class
leading engine systems.
*Based on H2.5FT truck with
New 2.4L PSI Engine
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Hyster Europe
Hyster® is one of the
leading global brands of materials handling equipment and Hyster Europe, a trading name of Hyster-Yale
UK Limited, a subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (www.hyster.com), is a leading worldwide lift truck designer
and manufacturer, offering more than 140 models
of counterbalance trucks, warehouse and container handling equipment. The
company invests heavily in research and development to ensure Hyster®
products are at the forefront of the materials handling industry providing
maximum dependability and low costs of ownership for demanding operations
everywhere.
Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE: HY). Hyster-Yale
Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland,
Ohio, employ approximately 6,500 people worldwide.
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