Description

The MOFFETT e-Series electric truck mounted forklift is the world’s first all-electric 3-wheel drive truck mounted forklift. Within the dimensions of an existing M4 machine, the producers has been able to install batteries, motors, controllers, etc.,to electrify the forklift.

Typically truck mounted forklifts are used in many applications around the world, for example building materials, wood, gas, beverage/food/last mile deliveries, agriculture (turf, animal food) and many more. There is an increasing demand for lower emissions and noise free deliveries (i.e. at night) which is a challenge for current diesel driven forklifts. With the new e-Series it will now be possible to deliver emission free, noise free and even delivering indoor directly from the delivery truck. An that contact free with one person in these Covid-19 times.

Innovations

The new electric truck mounted forklift has numerous safety and environmental benefits for both its owner and operator:

• Zero emissions: Clean efficient electric drive with zero emissions and no particulate matter.
  Low noise: Ultra low noise means the machine can be used out of hours without disturbing the surrounding environment. Another plus is that the operator does not need ear protection.
• Reduced vibration: No engine means reduced vibration, smoother operation and less fatigue for the operator.
• Increased safety: Steering speeds can be controlled to secure safe operation. Low noise means the operator is more aware of the surroundings.
• Low TCO: Electrification greatly reduces forklift running costs and Total Cost of Ownership. Low number of moving parts means less service time, less parts cost and most importantly not forgetting no diesel consumption cost.

Fleet Management: All MOFFETT e-Series NX machines will be fitted with Hi-Connect, which will monitor over 100 machine parameters and display some of them on the HMI and others on the Hi-Connect portal. Parameters range from battery capacity to delivery route and time, driver safety and service notifications.

Market relevance

With the upcoming demands for lower emissions and reduction of noise the truck mounted forklift is a break-through innovation for the logistic world. World-wide around 7,000 – 8,000 truck mounted forklifts are sold, till today almost all with diesel engine.

The E4-NX is the first model in the second generation series of fully electrifying the complete truck mounted forklift range from MOFFETT. The manufacturer believes that with the electrification also new industries outside of the ones mentioned above will be potential customers in the future.

Customer benefits

Zero emissions: Clean efficient electric drive with zero emissions and no particulate matter.
Low noise: Ultra low noise means the machine can be used out of hours without disturbing the surrounding environment. Another plus is that the operator does not need ear protection.
Reduced vibration: No engine means reduced vibration, smoother operation and less fatigue for the operator.
Increased safety: Steering speeds can be controlled to secure safe operation. Low noise means the operator is more aware of the surroundings.
Low TCO: Electrification greatly reduces forklift running costs and Total Cost of Ownership. Low number of moving parts means less service time, less parts cost and no diesel cost.