BYD Demonstrates Strength in Depth in Emissions Free Material Handling 9 Premieres amongst 12 model

BYD is demonstrating the scale of its presence in the vital market for zero emission, low preservation substances coping with tools with its 12 forklift truck show at the CeMAT Show in Hanover, Germany this week.

Of the 12 fashions on show, 9 are manufacturer new and one – the 5 tonne ECB50C model, the solely pure electric powered truck in its weight vary which can compete with gas, diesel or lead-acid powered machines – used to be nominated for the essential IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) Award for 2018.
BYD is no stranger to the prestigious IFOY Award, having gained this cognizance for its science in 2016. “Our machines constantly deliver splendid overall performance with their emissions free, zero air pollution functionality collectively with the capability to limit running charges by way of 40%”, stated Javier Contijoch, Director Industrial Vehicles, BYD Europe.
Aside from the 5-tonne model, different highlights on the BYD stand at CeMAT includes:
• A collaboration with Miretti, a main professional in explosion protection, ensuing in the world premiere of the first ATEX licensed BYD ECB20C forklift truck, mainly suitable for use in the coatings, chemical, food/flavours and bottled fuel industries.
• Using the equal platform as the IFOY-winning mannequin in 2016, the new BYD ECB18C is a compact four-wheel 1.8 tonne potential model.
• The BYD RTR16 is additionally making its debut – with a 1.6 tonne ability and a different ergonomically designed ‘comfort cockpit’.
• Two tow tractors are on show – the set up T50 mannequin is joined through the new T30 which has a three tonne drawbar pull capacity.
• Three fashions from BYD’s vary of pallet vans entire the exhibit line up with capacities from 1.4 to two tonnes, all pedestrian controlled.
The producers of IFOY-nominated units had been for the first time awarded with “Best in Intralogistics” certificates for their participation in the exams and a excessive diploma of innovation.

For the IFOY nominee, the ECB50C electric powered forklift with environment friendly strength administration system, the aggregate of Iron-Phosphate battery technological know-how and quickly charger, BYD obtained the absolute best grades in the innovation check. Specialists from the Fraunhofer institute in Dortmund and the IFOY check jury rated the market relevance and purchaser advantages as “very good”, even as for novelty & innovation and performance & implementation the jury gave a ranking of ‘balanced‘.
The ECB50C is viewed an intralogistic answer at the lowest whole value of possession (TCO). The financial savings over a five-year 16-hour hire can quantity to €38,000, and even greater than €75,000 when bought (with a ten 12 months runtime).