Description

Instead of installing a large, heavy battery between the operator’s platform and the mast, as it was done previously, the ERD 220i uses two compact battery modules of 130 Ah each, which are positioned inside the vehicle chassis. The omission of the bulky battery tray offers significant advantages in the vehicle design. The truck has an L2 dimension of just 1,065 millimetres, making it the most compact vehicle in its class. Compared to its predecessor model, the ERD 220i is more than 300 millimetres shorter thanks to its new lithium-ion battery concept. The no longer required battery tray also means that the vehicle can be offered in two spacious, ergonomically designed platform variants without making any sacrifices in terms of compactness. Both platforms have fixed side guards on three sides, guaranteeing safe driving and comfortable standing.
The ERD 220i fully plays its advantages in the core area of application, lorry loading and unloading in goods handling. While the radically reduced dimensions create more space and freedom of movement in the space-intensive block storage system, the solid steel side walls provide protection on three sides when the traffic gets busy in front of the loading ramp during rush hour. On its transport journeys to the adjoining warehouse, the ERD 220i scores with its spacious driver’s workplace: comfortable driving and standing position and special support thanks to the “third side” of the platform.

Innovations

The ERD 220i is not only more compact, comfortable and safer than any other lift truck in its class, it also offers smart features that make everyday work much easier. For example, the stacker truck uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect as soon as it is in a lorry and reduces the speed to a customer-specific level. This makes intensive ramp travel, especially crossing the threshold between lorry and warehouse, much more back-friendly. In addition, an intuitively adjustable, weight-dependent suspension on the ERD 220i helps prevent back problems. In the early morning hours, drivers also benefit from automatic illumination of the truck: If the ERD 220i is in the lorry, the light switches on automatically and enables pallets to be picked up quickly and safely.
Another highlight: The smartPILOT, already familiar from the ERCi, is now also a part of the new ERD 220i. It allows intuitive control of all vehicle functions with just one hand, includes an automatic center position of the steering wheel. As well it is height-adjustable as standard. This makes the ERD 220i extremely easy to drive, which has a positive impact in terms of shorter learning times for new drivers or frequently changing workforces. The floor-spot ensures better visibility of the ERD 220i during transports within the warehouse. It is integrated into the side wall and warns colleagues and visitors of an approaching truck.

Market relevance

Due to the space-intensive block storage in goods handling warehouses, the application possibilities of vehicles with fixed stand-on platforms have been very limited so far. However, increasing requirements in the area of work safety and protection of employees are now at the top of the priority list. Where, for example, folding side guard used to be sufficient, fixed steel safety barriers are now mandatory in many areas. Ergonomic aspects and driving comfort are also becoming increasingly important in view of the shortage of logistics specialists. After all, comfortable and user-friendly industrial trucks can have a positive influence on the choice of the employer and length of service. With the pioneering vehicle design, the development team of the ERD 220i responded to precisely these needs and created a stacker truck that our customers had been dreaming of for a long time: A truck with compact vehicle dimensions, high side protection and a spacious operator’s platform.
In addition to transport and logistics service providers with goods handling and warehousing as their core business, small vehicle fleets also benefit from the ERD 220i’s maximum functionality. Thanks to its new triplex mast, it can be used even more universally in the future. For trouble-free use in truck trailers, the overall height of the mast remains compact, but can reach the third racking level with a lifting height of 3,760 millimetres, if required. All with one vehicle and in one work step.

Customer benefits

All the advantages of advanced li-ion technology are particularly present in the ERD 220i. In addition to freedom from maintenance, fast and intermediate charging capability, our customers also benefit from the higher energy density in the form of compact battery modules and optimized vehicle geometry. Weight distribution has been optimized in favor of the driving parameters, resulting in powerful acceleration and driving speeds of up to 14 km/h. With the chassis contour specially designed for intensive ramp driving and the fully suspended drive unit with intelligent 5-wheel chassis, the ERD 220i can withstand even the toughest applications. Powerful drive and lift motors guarantee optimum traction on the loading ramp even in dynamic driving with frequent changes of direction. Even in double-deck operation with two pallets and in cold storage.
At the same time, the ERD 220i allows completely new concepts for future warehouse planning. Thanks to its small dimensions, the turning radius shrinks to less than two meters and the vehicle requires less space in the aisles. The usable space can be increased accordingly. In this way, we enable our customers to create more storage space in the same area of a warehouse with the help of the ERD 220i.
The triad of compactness, safety and ergonomics makes the ERD 220i a leader in any handling warehouse.