Heavy duty forklifts

Linde heavy trucks are designed to provide the greatest possible comfort and healthy driving conditions .

For example, several rubber bearings isolate the driver’s cab from the chassis and motor, absorbing the majority of the vibrations and impacts. Hydraulically sprung driver’s seats also reduce the physical strain to a minimum.

All Linde heavy load forklifts include a height-adjustable steering column, which can be perfectly adjusted for the driver. All lifting functions are controlled via ergonomically shaped joysticks. The ergonomic workplace can optionally be rounded off with the swiveling driver’s seat, which takes the strain off the spine when reversing. A high-performance air conditioning system* is also available.

*contains fluorinated hydrocarbons

When heavy loads need to be transported, Safety is the absolute priority. Slim mast profiles and large windows on the cab doors provide an excellent view of the load and the working environment, and the same is true of the large rear window and flattened, visibility-optimized counterweight. The reinforced glass roof provides protection against falling objects. In the E100 – 180, the batteries have been fully integrated into the chassis to ensure that the rear view from the driver’s cab is completely unobstructed, and in order to keep the truck’s center of gravity as low as possible.

A seat monitoring system locks the working and driving hydraulics as soon as the driver leaves the seat. For extreme emergencies, there is an emergency stop switch right next to the armrest. What's more, when the heavy duty forklift reverses, a clear signal sounds, alerting other trucks and people on foot.

Linde heavy trucks are designed to ensure easy servicing in all areas. All relevant components can be accessed quickly and easily, serviced and replaced swiftly if necessary. The widespread Linde service network is available around the clock for this purpose.

The hydrostatic direct drive of the H100 – H180 D works without a clutch, differential or drum brakes, which considerably reduces the need for maintenance and service costs. As it is possible to switch between lead acid and lithium-ion batteries without changing hardware, Linde E100 – E180 can be adjusted to altered operating conditions quickly and easily.

All truck variants have a service box for maintenance work. The box allows the service technician to access various filters, batteries, the windscreen washer fluid tank, and diagnostic connectors. For work in the motor compartment, the driver’s cab can be tilted to the side or forwards using an electro-hydraulic pump.

All heavy duty forklifts from Linde optionally have a data transmission unit, which uses a mobile network or WiFi to transmit the truck data to the company’s own server or Linde’s central cloud server.

Heavy trucks from Linde can also be integrated into a fleet management system. This means that the utilization of the trucks can be optimized, service intervals can be planned more precisely and other processes can be managed. Linde guarantees compliance with the highest standards of data security thanks to multiple encryption of information.

Most forklift trucks have a load capacity of 1 to 8 tons In the load capacity range up to 10 tons, we usually talk about compact forklift trucks. Forklift truck models that can lift heavy weights of between 10 and 18 tons per load unit are known as heavy duty forklifts. However, in some cases the two categories overlap. For example, heavy trucks with a nominal load weight of up to 10 tons are typically still counted as compact forklift trucks.

Heavy duty forklifts can be equipped with various attachments in order to optimize the trucks for their respective application. One frequently used attachment is the multi-pallet clip, which can be used to hold up to eight load carriers depending on the model. Pipe clamps, coil booms and attachments with adjustable forks and functions for level compensation are also often used in the heavy load range.

Currently, most heavy duty forklifts on the market run on diesel. However, electrically powered heavy trucks are now also available. Just a few years ago, electric forklift trucks could not carry loads above five tons. In 2018, Linde launched the first electric forklift trucks that could lift up to eight tons onto the market in the form of the E60 – E80. With the electric E100 – E180 heavy duty forklifts, today Linde has an electric variant that can handle up to 18 tons in weight and can keep up with even the most powerful combustion engine heavy duty forklifts.

Heavy duty forklifts are used in a wide range of sectors. Steelworks and shipyards use then, as do mining companies, mechanical engineering businesses, and the timber and concrete industry. Heavy trucks are also found in ports, where they are used for freight handling in shipping logistics. Companies that build and service airplanes also rely on the lifting power of these robust trucks. Here is a brief overview of the most common areas of use:

• Steelworks
• Ship building and shipyards
• Port work (handling freight for shipping)
• Construction and servicing of airplanes
• Concrete industry
• Timber industry
• Mining
• Quarrying and stone industry
• Metalworking
• Mechanical engineering
• Paper production
• Printing firms
• Recycling

The price of a heavy duty forklift varies from model to model. The total price depends on factors such as the load capacity and equipment supplied on the truck.

A forklift license is required to drive a heavy duty forklift. A normal driving license is not required. Under 18s may only operate forklifts under certain conditions and under supervision.

Each series features a range of model variants and numerous equipment options. Linde manufactures these in series production. Linde also offers customer-specific special solutions for individual requirements.

The model selected and its intended usage influence the operating and maintenance costs. In principle, heavy duty forklifts from Linde are the most fuel-efficient and energy-saving models in their weight class and only result in low service and maintenance costs. The H100 – H180 D from Linde do without a maintenance-intensive braking system, as the closed oil circuit of the truck’s low-wear hydrostatic system brakes automatically as soon as the driver takes their feet off the pedals. It is only necessary to change the hydraulic oil after 6000 operating hours. The electric versions also only require a low level of servicing work thanks to the maintenance-free motors.