Jungheinrich has launched the following technology of its EFG 2/2i and three/3i collection electrical counterbalance vehicles, an entire redesign of its 48-volt vary with load capacities of as much as 2.0 tonnes.
The EFG 2/2i collection contains three-wheel forklifts with load capacities from 1.4 to 2.0 tonnes, whereas the EFG 3/3i collection covers 1.6 to 2.0 tonnes as four-wheel forklifts. Jungheinrich says the redesign attracts on buyer expertise from greater than 170,000 automobiles offered within the earlier technology.
“With the brand new collection, now we have developed automobiles which can be constantly geared in direction of the actual necessities within the warehouse – from compactness and ergonomics to efficiency,” says Marek Scheithauer, world portfolio lead for counterbalance gentle vehicles at Jungheinrich.
A central improvement focus was house effectivity. Due to an built-in lithium-ion battery, optimised steering axle geometry and compact design, the brand new EFG 2/3i achieves as much as 15% higher house effectivity than the earlier collection, with the turning circle diminished by as much as 300mm relying on mannequin. That is supposed to allow safer and extra environment friendly working in slim aisles, on truck loading areas and in confined manufacturing areas.
Three efficiency variants can be found: efficiencyPlus for average dealing with capacities, drive&liftPlus as a balanced all-round choice, and performancePlus for max productiveness. The performancePlus variant makes use of everlasting magnet synchronous motors and optimised hydraulics for increased dealing with efficiency.
The collection is predicated on a modular power idea. Built-in lithium-ion batteries can be found in 346, 460 and 690Ah capacities, with lead-acid batteries and gasoline cell preparation additionally supported.
Ergonomic adjustments embrace an enlarged footwell with round 100mm of extra legroom, a decrease entry top and a revised steering column. A vibration-decoupled cab delivers a noise degree of 63dB(A), whereas a brand new HMI with a 4.3in contact show helps the operator interface.
On the security facet, a newly designed slanted B-pillar reduces the blind spot when reversing by as much as 65%. A low instrument panel and optionally available panoramic roof enhance visibility of the forks, load and rack ranges at top. Configurable help techniques embrace digital camera options such because the AI-supported addedView individual detection system and the zone-based zoneCONTROL collision safety system. An optionally available SmartStripe LED gentle strip offers brake, course and warning indicators and shows battery cost standing.
The vehicles are networked as commonplace, offering real-time working knowledge for predictive upkeep and distant diagnostics.
“The brand new EFG 2/2i and three/3i collection mix measurable productiveness benefits with excessive funding and future safety. On this approach, we assist our prospects in making their inner processes environment friendly in the present day whereas additionally being ready for the necessities of tomorrow,” says Scheithauer.
The drive&liftPlus variant is scheduled to go on sale at first of Q3 2026, with the efficiencyPlus and performancePlus variants to observe in 2027.
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