Description

Thinking sustainability with Built-to-Last technology
The 80V four-wheel forklift with its 4, 4.5 and 5 tonne load capacities is a natural progression from the successful GEX range (1.6 – 5 tonnes). Featuring two drive motors, 100 percent AC technology and maintenance-free wet disc brakes, the conceptual design of the GEX extends Clark’s industrially proven three-wheel and four-wheel models in the 48 and 80 Volt segment. Perfect manoeuvrability is ensured thanks to a large steering angle and reliable load handling. The new GEX40-50 series is also surprisingly sensitive to handle given its load class.
The GEX40-50 series offers two different battery compartments. 80V DIN batteries with 840 to 930Ah can be used in the standard version. However, 775Ah batteries can also be used thanks to a spacer in the battery compartment. Finally, the GEX40-50 comes with an optional side battery change.
Developed by Clark’s international project team, the new GEX’s two drive motors in the parallel front drive each with 11.3 kW power and 80 volt technology ensure excellent acceleration.
The GEX 40-50 can be adapted to diverse application conditions thanks to a range of modular cabs. Optionally available mini-levers provide for comfort features with the customer in mind. An amply sized operators compartment for the driver with stowage compartments and easy operation via a Smart-TFT display ensures ergonomic working conditions.

Innovations

• Improved uprights
  We have improved our CLARK uprights even more thanks to a re-design of the Triplex upright with 2 primary cylinders and excellent visibility of the fork tines. The heavy-duty interlocked narrow profiles provide high strength, even under the heaviest load.
• Foot-operated parking brake
  Clark has also incorporated foot-operated parking brakes, which were previously only known for use in industrial vehicles powered by combustion engines. A total of three mutually independent brake systems (electrical brake, service brake, parking brake) ensure practically-oriented safety levels, while increasing the turnaround efficiency through improved utilisation of the battery capacity.
• Battery compartment, for side battery changing
  A new feature is provided by the side battery change. The GEX40-50 series comes with an (optional) battery compartment for side battery changing. That means it is possible to remove the battery from the side quickly and easily using a forklift.
• Two battery compartment variants in the series
  The GEX40-50 series offers two different battery compartments. Depending on customer requirements, different DIN batteries can be selected. 80V DIN batteries with 840 to 930Ah can be used in the standard version. It is also possible to use 775Ah batteries thanks to a spacer in the battery compartment. The GEX40-50 is optionally available with side battery change, although the possibility of lifting the battery conventionally using a crane is retained.

Market relevance

A main aim of the development involved creating a real alternative to counterbalanced lift trucks powered by combustion engines, thereby continuing CLARK’s Build-to-Last philosophy. The GEX40-50 electric counterbalanced lift truck gives customers components proven in heavy-duty applications – not least the rigid frame, stable high-visibility mast and sturdy steering axle.
By extending our portfolio to incorporate this series, we have fulfilled yet another primary objective – we can now offer an environmentally-friendly alternative. To help save the environment while reducing operating costs at the same time, the development of the GEX40-50 also involved achieving a high degree of energy efficiency. Perfectly calibrated AC technology is a great help here, as this is not only clean but – quite simply – cost effective in view of steeply rising oil and gas prices. What is more, CLARK not only has environmental protection in focus but also the total cost of ownership thanks to the use of a low-consumption internal gear pump and low-maintenance wet disc brakes.
Clark is firmly pursuing the goal of offering its customers products that are economically and ecologically effective so as to contribute to sustainability. The new GEX40-50 series is a good example of this.

Customer benefits

The advantages of the GEX40-50 include a Twin motor front drive each with 11.3 kW output and 80 Volts, utilising three-phase current technology. This combination ensures excellent acceleration and high amounts of thrust. The operating costs are reduced to a minimum as only robust and proven components are used. CLARK’s longstanding experience has resulted in a vehicle which, in view of steeply rising oil and gas prices, more than makes up for the investment costs over its service life.
The models of the GEX40-50 series with ramp functions installed as standard enable controlled operation at all times, especially when it comes to reliable handling on sloping ground and loading platforms. The side battery change also allows the battery to be removed via a crane system, which means customers are not restricted to one type of battery change. Users who already have a GEX30 in service can also utilise the same batteries as for the smaller GEX series of 2-3 tonnes thanks to optional spacers in the battery compartment.
Even wet, uneven ground and manoeuvrability in the tightest of spaces are no problem for vehicles of the GEX40-50 series. This is due to the tremendous handling characteristics and manoeuvrability integral to this series. Numerous options such as different cabs and mini-levers ensure that customers will always receive the right vehicle for their working conditions.