Hyundai Material Handling introduces new 9V diesel Smart Forklift Trucks
The new range of Hyundai Material Handlers boasts a lot of ‘smart’ features while complying with European Stage V emission levels, and offering the best standard warranty in the industry.
A machine range to tackle future logistics challenges: way beyond being Stage V compliant
In our mission of ‘Moving you Further’, Hyundai’s engineers have aimed for a ground-breaking level of customer satisfaction by delivering maximum fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, extra safety features, improved uptime, whilst maintaining great driver comfort.
These new generation forklifts, ranging from the 2.5 to 3.5-ton lifting capacity (Diesel 9V series), to the 3.5 to 5 ton (Diesel 9VB/VC series) machines, have become a perfect example of this approach.
They represent trucks that by far exceed the market requirements by delivering smart features on all important criteria while complying with the European Stage V emission levels.
Best standard warranty in the industry
Major topics like fuel efficiency, productivity, safety, convenience and improved uptime are key in this new forklift range. To support these ‘smart’ features, Hyundai Material Handling comes up with the best standard warranty in the industry.
In addition to the forklift standard warranty of 2 years/3000 hours, the new Hyundai powertrain benefits from an additional 1000 hours, giving the powertrain a warranty of 2 years/4000 hours.*
Moving beyond Stage V
Unparalleled fuel efficiency and work productivity – bringing the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) down. (features and benefits based on the 9VB/VC series)
- Stage V variable Hyundai turbo engine 2.9 litre for a 55 kW power output
- Improved fuel efficiency of 33% vs. previous range and less downtime due to higher DPF (Diesel Particulate filter) efficiency
- New variable Rexroth load-sensing piston pump
- Improves fuel efficiency of 33% vs. previous range and higher work productivity (+ 4%) vs. previous range
- Impressive lower vibrations and cabin noise.
Delivers operator comfort and safety of the operator comes first (features and benefits based on the 9VB/VC series)
- Reduced steering wheel size & adjustable steering column
- Improved operator comfort
- Faster Buchholz fingertip control
- Improved operator comfort
- Enhanced control cluster
- Improved machine management
- Extended wheelbase for improved running stability
- Operator safety
- Auto parking brake & Hill Start Assist Control
- Operator safety
Durability and serviceability are key (features and benefits based on the 9VB/VC series
- Clutch pack capacity increased by 25%
- Improved durability
- Easily accessible Diesel Particulate filter (DPF) – no need to take the counterweight off
- Improved serviceability
- European-based warehouse (Belgium) guaranteeing 96% spare parts availability and quick delivery service throughout Europe
- Improved serviceability & uptime
Commenting on the new forklift series Christopher Thompson, Head of Sales Western Europe for Material Handling, said: “Our new Stage V ‘Packed with Smartness’-range of diesel forklifts demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to continuous product development in response to the needs of our European customers.
“Our new stage V engines offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency along with easy maintenance, resulting in lower operating costs. However, this is not the end of the story. We also took this opportunity to develop new and enhanced features that have a positive impact on driver comfort, safety, and performance.
“Add to this the best standard warranty in the industry and you know that Hyundai Material Handling is a reliable ‘go-to’ partner.”
