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The sideloader specialist Hubtex sets
new innovative standards for its core
product – the electric multidirectional
sideloader. Through the use of the
new optionally-available HX steering
system it is possible to change from
lengthwise into crosswise drive
without a stopover. This reduces the
time needed for switching the wheels
and offers excellent maneuverability.
“Another advantage exists in the
significantly reduced wear of the
wheels,” explains General Sales
Manager Juan Cantalejo, “as the
change in direction occurs while driving
the wheels, rather than by turning on
the spot. This results in much lesser
wear of the wheels and longer service
life. Typical areas of application of the
new steering system are applications
with a lot of changes in direction in
free ranging stocks, the loading and
unloading of lorries or block storage.”
Jungheinrich has announced the
launch of two new additions to its
range of ride-on order picking trucks.
The new models- the ECE 225 HP and
the ECE 225 HP-LJ - have a capacity of
2,500kg and have been designed with
frequent order picking at the second
racking level in mind.
The new trucks offer improved energy
efficiency with tests highlighting that
energy use is reduced by as much as
14% during a typical work cycle. The
ECE 225 HP lifts just the hydraulic lifting
stand-on platform to the second racking
level – the operator simply activates a
foot button on the platform, leaving his
or her hands free for order picking.
Meanwhile, the ECE 225 HP-LJ
allows the operator to raise both
the stand-on platform and the
truck’s control unit to the second
racking level which makes it possible
for the operator to drive the vehicle
when the platform is raised.
Standards for
Sideloaders
Ride-on order pickers
The advantage of the intuitively
operated steering system is the
smooth transition between the truck’s
directions of motion and movement
patterns. Changing steering programs,
which complicate the operation and
slow down processes, are
not necessary. With
determined steering
programs it is
necessary to have an
experienced driver
who chooses the
best steering program
for each situation. Using
the intuitive steering system
the driver executes the desired
motion with the control elements in a
comprehensible way. The truck follows
the motion command immediately.
These circumstances make the intuitive
steering system safe to operate after
just a short period of introduction
because the driver uses the control
On both models, the
cushioned stand-on
platform can be
individually set to the
operator’s weight
– this reduces the
amount of vibration
felt by the operator
during his or her
shift. The trucks’
elements intuitively the right way.
For this the joystick has been further
developed – the operating happens by
pressing the direction preselection on
the joystick. Via the steering wheel you
can drive in the usual way.
generous work space and individually
adjustable stowing options further
improve operator comfort. A new
feature of both models is an integrated
Day LED
driving light which increases
operational safety considerably -
particularly in and around dimly lit parts
of the warehouse.
Like other trucks in the Jungheinrich
range, the new models can be
supplied with Curve Control which
automatically reduces the speed when
cornering, while three different driving
programmes that allow the trucks to be
adjusted to various different application
profiles, are also offered.
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Logistics Business Magazine | September 2015
Handling Vehicles