Environmentally friendly electric forklift trucks
It doesn't always have to be a combustion engine
Clark has launched a new electric four-wheel forklift series onto the market. The EPXi performs its tasks just as reliably as a comparable diesel or LPG forklift and is also on a par with a combustion engine in terms of acquisition costs.
In many areas of application that were once considered the domain of combustion engines alone, electric forklift trucks are now just as efficient. Why many operators still decide against electric vehicles is often due to the higher acquisition costs. With the EPX20i-32i, Clark has now designed an electric forklift truck that can also compete with an IC engine-powered truck in terms of price. The vehicle is equipped with as much solid technology as is necessary for high turnover, ergonomic and safe use. Expensive gadgets that are superfluous for most applications have been dispensed with in order to create a good price-performance ratio for the operator.
All-rounder for indoor and outdoor use
The counterbalance trucks in the EPX20i-32i series are available with load capacities from two to 3.2 tons. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, wherever high availability is required, such as in logistics, mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, the chemical and plastics industries and the food trade. The robust electric forklift trucks have very good ground clearance thanks to their larger front wheels. This is particularly advantageous when operating on uneven floors, hall transitions or ramps. The EPXi is also ideal in confined spaces thanks to its compact dimensions and optimum steering geometry.
High handling capacity and efficiency
A low-maintenance drive motor with 15 kilowatts of power ensures powerful operation. The 48-volt three-phase AC technology ensures good acceleration and a high top speed of up to 18 kilometers per hour. Clark offers its customers two different battery capacities for 48-volt batteries for the EPXi: The EPXi20i, 22i and 25i have a battery capacity of 650 ampere hours and the EXP30i and 32i have a battery capacity of 780 ampere hours. Accordingly, the smaller models have a wheelbase of 1,475 millimetres and the larger models have a wheelbase of 1,600 millimetres.
Two individually programmable operating modes (turtle and normal) enable adaptation to the respective application. The control unit with ZAPI AC3 inverter has modern MOSFET and CAN bus technology and is housed in the counterweight to protect it from damage.
Three independent braking systems - electric brake, service brake and parking brake - are designed to guarantee operational safety. The electric brake is equipped with a recuperation system that feeds energy back to the battery during each braking process, thus ensuring high efficiency by extending the vehicle's operating time and saving electricity. When changing direction, the electronics gently brake the truck and then accelerate it again in the new direction of travel. With the standard ramp function, the truck can also be steered precisely and safely on inclines and loading ramps.
According to Clark, the EPXi also offers many advantages when it comes to maintenance: simple on-board diagnostics are possible via error codes without the need for complex service tools. The rear cover can be easily removed for maintenance work, giving the service technician quick and convenient access to all maintenance and wear parts.
Driver comfort and safety
The ergonomic workstation offers the driver an intuitive operating concept with the best view of the load and forks. The wide, low step and the handle on the A-pillar make it easy and safe for the driver to enter the truck. The footwell of the truck is completely lined with rubber so that the driver's foot has a secure hold at all times. Clark has designed the footwell generously so that drivers with size 46 shoes and work safety shoes also have sufficient space.
The vehicle can be operated intuitively and safely thanks to the car-compliant arrangement of the gas pedal pedals. The tiltable steering column and the comfort seat can be individually adjusted to suit the driver. Thanks to the raised seat position and the interlocking rail profiles on the mast, good all-round visibility is guaranteed. The truck can be precisely controlled using ergonomic operating levers. This increases safety when handling loads. The vehicle is equipped with an LCD display that provides all the necessary information in real time.
Numerous options available
The trucks in the EPXi series are available with superelastic or pneumatic tires and are equipped with two protected headlights, combined rear lights with brake light and reversing lights as standard. Numerous options ensure adaptation to the individual application, such as non-marking tires, acoustic reversing alarm, fork adjustment or suspended sideshift as well as a driver's seat with armrest and safety bars. as
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