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.
EZS 7280
Jungheinrich
The new electric sit-on tow tractor EZS 7280 by Jungheinrich is ideally suited for transporting heavy loads on airport ramps or large industrial sites. With a maximised towing capacity of 28 tonnes combined with the powerful torque and optimum braking power the vehicle enables the customer to transport heavy goods more efficiently, more safely and more comfortably.
Product name and company
EZS 7280 – Jungheinrich
Category
Warehouse Truck „lowlifter“
Description
he Jungheinrich EZS 7280 is a high-performance tow tractor with a particularly high towing capacity of 28 tons. In combination with its maximum speed of 25 km/h and the robust, anti-corrosion coated steel frame, it moves heavy loads safely and efficiently in outdoor areas, specifically for transport operations on airports, industrial sites or in logistics. Especially for applications with timed handling of loads, the EZS 7280 optimally increases customer value added thanks to its superior performance and drive characteristics. Various optional equipment – such as LED front lights, SE tyres, strobe and rotating lights or cruise control for long distances – enhance safety for driver and vehicle. In addition, the EZS is particularly strong on ramps: On a 10 percent slope, the tow tractor still retains a towing capacity of more than 10 tons. Thanks to the automatic parking brake and the hill-start assistant, stopping and starting on the ramp is always possible without any problems.
Innovations
The EZS 7280 boasts extensive standard equipment with improved performance and drive characteristics as well as reduced energy consumption for increased safety and efficiency when transporting heavy loads outdoors:
- Maximised towing capacity (up to 28 t) and especially strong on ramps.
- Increased maximum speed of 25 km/h.
- Safe starting on any surface thanks to anti-skid control (ASC).
- Automatic reduction of travel speed when cornering with Jungheinrich curveCONTROL.
- Torque vectoring: Driving torque depending on steering angle for safe cornering and reduced wear of the tyres.
- Robust steel frame of up to 20 mm with carthodic dip coating for effective corrosion protection.
- Bolted (not glued) front window pane for fast exchange in case of damage, thus minimised repair time.
- Ergonomic workplace with improved operating concept, automotive-style interior setup and optimum all-round visibility.
- Optional: Optimised heating system for the cabin and non-fogging panes as well as rain sensor for windscreen wipers for comfortable operation.
- Optional: Li-ion technology for maximum performance due to fast charging times and zero maintenance.
- Optional: Cruise control system for strain relief for the operator over long distances.
- Optional: Automatic parking brake with anti-roll-back function and hill-start assistant for safe manoeuvring on ramps.
Market relevance
The EZS 7280 was developed to enable customers, who today still rely on IC-powered tow trucks and thus need to utilise large amounts of energy resources, to switch to a similarly powerful but electrically powered high-performance tow truck. This allows for more environmentally friendly, emission-free intralogistics operations.
The EZS 7280 is especially relevant for manufacturing businesses (industrial, specifically automotive) operating at airports or in airport logistics. Furthermore, the tow truck can be used by freight forwarding companies and in other industries, where heavy loads need to be transported horizontally.
The target market in Europe has an approximate volume of 2,000 units p.a.
Customer benefits
The EZS 7280 enables customers to transport their goods more efficiently, more safely and more comfortably.
The high level of efficiency can be reached among others by the fact that the truck has a tow capacity of 28 tons; the previous benchmark in the market was 25 tons. This means more goods can be transported per trip. Especially on ramps, the tow tractor is more powerful and also faster: it reaches higher speeds towing heavy loads than similar vehicles by the competition. Nevertheless, the EZS has the lowest energy consumption levels of its class. Efficiency can be further enhanced by using lithium-ion batteries, which enables fast interim charging especially in permanent operation – besides further benefits.
A broad range of optional equipment allows for even more efficiency and increased safety: The truck can be fitted with an automatic parking brake, which prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when stopping on a ramp, whilst the hill-start assistant enables starting on ramps without rolling backwards.
Operations with the EZS 7280 are not only more efficient and safe, but also highly comfortable. The spacious cabin offers the largest footwell and headroom of any tow tractor of its kind. In addition, the cruise control system minimises the strain on the operator over long distances; and the optimised ventilating and heating system ensures working at pleasant temperatures with non-fogging windows.
Other information
| This is a | Newly developed special model |
| Date of market launch | 09/11/2017 |
| Competitive products | Linde P 250/ Still R 07 Charlatte TE.225 & TE.135 People EFZ 25N |
| Special equipment IFOY test device | EZS 7280, 500 Ah Li-ion battery, cruise control system, hill start assistant, automatic parking brake, folding door, heating, LED headlights and LED rear lights, LED clutch lighting, push-button operation, convenience charging for Li-ion battery, pneumatic tires for optimum driving comfort. |
Technical data
| Drive type | Electric |
| Lifting weight max. | kg |
| Truck weight | 4.088 (with battery sitze L) or 4.796 (with battery size XL) kg |
| Driving speed without load | 25 km/h |
| Lifting speed without load | m/s |
| Lifting height max. | mm |
Test report
With a pulling power of no less than 28 tons, the compact yet highly maneuverable Jungheinrich EZS 7280 – with a turning circle of 2.8 meters – is ideal for intensive use at airports and large manufacturing plants, such as in the automotive sector.
The heavy-duty tow tractor is equipped with a maintenance-free 80V/500A lithium-ion battery. On the outside of the tractor is a convenient charger that allows quick and easy charging without having to open the battery compartment cover. This enables trouble-free three-shift operation without replacing the batteries. A battery with a capacity of up to 930 Ah can also be used for extremely long times of operation.
In the two driving modes available, the user can choose between an optimal setting for longer distances, or a particularly powerful setting. If, for example, additional power is required for a short period of time in distance mode, the driver can use it at the push of a button. The driving speed is then automatically reduced to prevent constant driving in this power mode.
In both driving modes, the driver can also choose between three driving programs, which differ from each other by accelerations and travel speeds.
Especially in the case of large industrial plants, goods must be drawn on slopes regularly. Here, existing tow trucks usually have a residual pulling power of about 7.5 tons. The EZS 7280 offers significantly more pulling power due to the drive combined with its own weight (4 tons). For example, with a trailer load on ramps of up to 10 tons, one additional trailer can be towed per ride, so that a smaller fleet is sufficient. In addition, the higher tare weight of 4 tons is advantageous in that a higher load can be towed at airports.
The EZS 7280 offers a good view of the trailer coupling, both through the rear window (and the slanted rear wall) and the mirrors. Fine positioning is achieved simply by means of two large push buttons on the rear of the chassis. As soon as one of the buttons is pressed, a bright working light turns on. This ensures good visibility under all circumstances.
Various couplings are available for different applications or specific customer needs. The automatic parking brake, which is not a standard feature in this market segment, prevents the tow tractor from rolling back unintentionally on ramps. The additional hill assist ensures that it does not roll back when restarting on the slope. The slightly oversized brake and an anti-slip system ensure safe operation by distributing the forces to the axles as required so that the tractor always has optimum traction.
Driving comfort is also taken into account. The cabin is higher and offers a spacious entrance. The space in the cabin is sufficient and the footwell is generously dimensioned. The two seats are positioned so that the driver’s seat is optimized. For instance, there is more space for the left arm (which used to be too close to the side window). Both the seats and the steering column can be adjusted to the driver’s and passenger’s posture. A heater between legroom and window provides a pleasant climate and a good view through the windshield (also at both corners). The tractor is even equipped with a cruise control for longer distances.
If the windshield is damaged during harsh work, it can be replaced quickly and easily thanks to the screw system.
IFOY test verdict
The Jungheinrich EZS 7280 is a strong and smooth-running tow tractor with a very compact turning radius. The available power provides high speed, both with and without load, and can be easily converted into additional tractive force. The cabin is spacious and offers a comfortable workplace with excellent all-round visibility. The view of the drawbar is good and the coupling is easy and safe to implement. The construction of the tractor is solid and suitable for use in harsh conditions. The lithium-ion battery ensures trouble-free operation due to the intermediate charges.
| Hard facts | Test Truck IFOY Test | Average other trucks | Value 1 to 10 | ||
| Productivity Max mode | NA | Pallets p. 8 hrs | 8 | ||
| Productivity Eco mode | NA | Pallets p. 8 hrs | 8 | ||
| Energy level Max mode | NA | kWh 100 pallets | 8 | ||
| Energy level Eco mode | NA | kWh 100 pallets | 8 | ||
| Driving speed with load | 21.4 | km/hr | |||
| Driving speed without load | 25.7 | km/hr | |||
| Lifting speed | NA | mts/sec | |||
| Acceleration time with load | 9.1 | time 10 mtrs | |||
| Acceleration time without load | 6.8 | time 10 mtrs | |||
| Averages soft facts | |||||
| First impression | 8.20 | ||||
| Load Safety | 8.00 | ||||
| Entry / exit truck | 8.25 | ||||
| Working position | 8.00 | ||||
| Working space | 8.25 | ||||
| Activate truck | 8.00 | ||||
| Hydraulics | 7.50 | ||||
| Steering | 8.17 | ||||
| Sight | 8.25 | ||||
| Driving & Turning | 8.00 | ||||
| Parking truck | 9.00 | ||||
| Safety elements | 7.75 | ||||
| General after test | 8.50 | ||||
| Sustainability | 8.00 | ||||
| Totals | |||||
| Total average soft facts | 8.13 | ||||
| Total productivity | 8.00 | ||||
| Total Energy consumption | 8.00 | ||||
IFOY Innovation Check
Market Relevance
The EZS 7280 sit-on tow tractor from Jungheinrich is one of the battery-powered heavy-duty tractors for mixed outdoor and indoor use. On one hand, this type of vehicle is widely used at airports, where it either moves large and heavy trailers or it is also used for the fast and time-critical transport of luggage on the airport apron. Its industrial use includes regular supply journeys over long distances. In short, this vehicle is designed for regular use with high loads over long distances.
The tractor’s versatile field of application is limited at most by the fact that the high towing capacity of 28 t is not required in many areas of use and the high tare weight of just over 4 t sometimes limits its use. According to the manufacturer, a version with a larger battery, which is also longer and heavier, is available to ensure intensive use over more than two shifts. Overall, market relevance is estimated to be medium to high.
Customer Benefit
There is a great benefit for the customer resulting from the multitude of functions to increase the tractor’s performance as well as by the supporting systems and equipment details, which are precisely tailored to meet the customer’s requirements. The simplicity and ease with which the enormous performance of the EZS 7280 can be mastered by the user justifies its high utility value.
Degree of Novelty
The EZS 7280 is the product of logical and further development that takes special requirements of the customer fully into account. With the exception of lithium-ion technology, the tractor does not feature any outstanding innovation, but rather contains many smaller yet useful improvements.
Functionality / Type of Implementation
During driving operation, the torque vectoring clearly demonstrates the ease of the operation and especially the maneuverability of the two drive motors. In addition, details such as the automatic parking brake or the hill start assistant have been adopted from the road vehicle and played to their advantage in practice. This example shows that the tractor is very well adapted to the user’s requirements, although such a compact vehicle will always have the restriction of a spatially restricted driver’s cabin.
| Functionality / type of implementation | + |
| Novelty / Innovation | + |
| Customer benefits | ++ |
| Market relevance | + |
| ++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / – less / — not available | |
Image/video credits: Jungheinrich AG
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