IFOY Audit
Finalists undergo the three-stage IFOY Audit as part of the IFOY Audit, which takes place during the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. This consists of the scientific IFOY Innovation Check, the IFOY Test and the jury test.
Product name and company
DFG/TFG 540 s – Jungheinrich
Category
Counter Balanced Truck



Jungheinrich diesel and LPG fork lift trucks with hydrostatic drive offer maximum throughput levels, especially for reversing and manoeuvring whilst loading and unloading HGVs. The power of this drive technology is demonstrated to full advantage: Dynamic acceleration, rapid direction changes and precise driving characteristics.
With 5 operating programmes, the performance characteristics can be adapted to the requirements of numerous varied applications. State-of-the-art engines from the automotive industry feature impressive electronic control units. They provide precise operation and optimum productivity combined with low fuel consumption. All motors have low exhaust emissions and comply with the current EU regulations. All diesel fork lift trucks come with diesel particle filter as standard. The workplace is optimally laid out with the operator in mind. It provides safety, protects the operator’s health and ensures relaxed and concentrated operation – the best basis for high productivity throughout the shift. The roof panel, made of safety glass, offers ideal protection against foul weather and small falling objects. The increased amount of light in the cab promotes a pleasant working atmosphere, thus contributing to faster and safer stacking and retrieval.
Top ratings in terms of performance level, emissions and energy consumption
Stable and reliable design
Premium ergonomics with maximum operating comfort
Safety concept for driver, load and environment
The product design of the new 5s series meets the requirements of a premium product intended for hard and intensive applications. This product design embodies the objectives for:
| This is a | Vollständig neues Modell |
| Date of market launch | 02/01/2012 |
| Competitive products | k. A. |
| Special equipment IFOY test device |
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| Drive type | Diesel |
| Lifting weight max. | 4000 kg |
| Truck weight | 6310 kg |
| Driving speed without load | km/h |
| Lifting speed without load | m/s |
| Lifting height max. | 7180 mm |
Since the launch of the DFG/TFG 5 series in 2011, Jungheinrich has also had a hydrostatic forklift in the load range of over 3.5 tons. During development, the main focus was on energy efficiency and ergonomics.
Modern VW engines with electronic control enable precision operation and optimum performance development with low consumption at the same time. All engines are distinguished by their low exhaust emissions which fall below the levels set in EU directives by up to 67 percent. All of the diesel forklifts of production series 5s also come with diesel particulate filters as a standard fitting.
The workplace is ideally tailored to suit the driver, and is individually adjustable. This enhances safety, protects health and enables relaxed and concentrated work. The angle of inclination and height of the steering column are fully adaptable and adjustable. The seat with integrated armrest can also be adjusted to suit the driver’s physique. As an optional extra, it is also available with air springs for added comfort. The display is integrated into the armrest. It shows the driver all of the information he or she needs for their work, starting with the current speed through the direction of travel of the wheels, fuel gauge reading and selected drive programme.
The forklift in the IFOY test is fitted with a complete and very spacious cab. Vision from the cab to the surrounding area is optimised by narrow profile sections and lots of glass, which is even worked into the roof in such a way that no struts are required. Made of safety glass, the roof panel offers protection against the weather and small falling objects. The height of the incidence of light helps to produce a pleasant working atmosphere, thus contributing to faster and safer stacking and unstacking. A standard panorama mirror rounds off the good all-round vision.
The hydrostatic drive produces dynamic acceleration, quick changes of direction and precise driving, while also reducing wear and tear. The performance characteristics can be adapted to different operational requirements in the ideal manner thanks to the five operating programs. Although the test forklift has a hydrostatic drive, the vehicle came with a thumb-operated direction control switch rather than a twin throttle. A double pedal is available as an optional extra, however.
With the DFG 540s, Jungheinrich has produced a truck with a hydrostatic transmission that is just as easy to operate as one with a converter transmission. The big advantage is the quick, precise and 100 percent safe change of direction. Power and manoeuvrability are combined in a forklift truck which also satisfies all of the latest emission regulations thanks to the new engines.
| Hard facts | Test Truck IFOY Test | Average other trucks | Value 1 to 10 | |
| Productivity Max mode | 327 | 3 ton = 336 | Pallets p. 8 hrs | 7 |
| Productivity Eco mode | 304 | 3 ton = 320 | Pallets p. 8 hrs | 7 |
| Energy level Max mode | 14.75 | 3 ton = 11,25 | Liter for 100 plts | 7 |
| Energy level Eco mode | 14.38 | 3 ton = 10,80 | Liter for 100 plts | 7 |
| Driving speed with load | 20.9 | 3 ton = 18,8 | km/hr | |
| Lifting speed with load | 57.3 | 3 ton = 58,5 | cm/sec | |
| Acceleration speed | 7.2 | 3 ton = 6,98 | time for 27,2 meters | |
| Averages soft facts | ||||
| First impression | 8.00 | |||
| Load Safety | 8.50 | |||
| Entry to truck | 8.43 | |||
| Seat & Sit position | 7.67 | |||
| Legg Space | 9.00 | |||
| Activate truck | 7.50 | |||
| Hydraulics | 8.38 | |||
| Steering | 8.00 | |||
| Sight | 8.00 | |||
| Driving acceleration | 8.20 | |||
| Driving braking | 8.00 | |||
| Driving & Turning | 8.00 | |||
| Parking truck | 8.00 | |||
| Safety elements | 7.50 | |||
| General after test | 7.50 | |||
| Sustainability | 8.00 | |||
| Totals | ||||
| Total average soft facts | 8.04 | |||
| Total productivity | 7.00 | |||
| Total Energy consumption | 7.00 | |||
| Total result all facts | 7.52 |
Image/video credits: Jungheinrich AG
Finalists undergo the three-stage IFOY Audit as part of the IFOY Audit, which takes place during the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS. This consists of the scientific IFOY Innovation Check, the IFOY Test and the jury test.
In den Statuten sind die Grundwerte und die Standards des IFOY AWARD festgelegt, nach denen die Organisation handelt. Dazu gehören unter anderem Gremien, Wahlomodus, Bewertungskriterien sowie der Code of Conduct.
The International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year has three bodies: Jury, sponsors, and advisory board.