The E20 – E35 and E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks
Agility Redefined
In indoor use, the main factor behind the productivity of a forklift truck is its maneuverability. If the operator can quickly and easily maneuver the truck through narrow shelving aisles and around corners, they can achieve a high turnover and rely on maximum performance over the course of several hours. That is why the new Linde electric forklift trucks in the 2 to 5 tonne payload range offer an unbeatable level of agility and are specially designed to provide maximum performance in warehouse environments.
The key features are its compact design and outstanding maneuverability, allowing operators to enjoy a driving experience like no other, even with the standard models. Every single detail of the previous generation of forklift trucks has been painstakingly analyzed and all trucks that have been developed based on the shared platform for counterbalanced trucks have been optimized to achieve the best possible ergonomics. In developing the electric forklifts, several design principles have been taken from the IC truck segment which offer major ergonomic advantages – such as the elastomer ring bearings, which are used to decouple the steering axle and the chassis from one another.
The New Electric Forklift Trucks at a Glance
E20 – E35: The Compact Indoor Specialist
The electric forklift trucks in the 2 to 3.5 tonne payload range from Linde Material Handling provide outstanding agility and ergonomics. In turn, this ensures particularly high handling capacity in warehouses.
Click here to find out more about the E20 – E35.E35 – E50: Versatile and Powerful
The E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks are extremely maneuverable, while still being very powerful. This means they offer excellent handling performance even in tight spaces, making them ideally suited to effective load handling in indoor environments.
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Trucks for Every Customer Requirement
Along with the E models, the new generation of counterbalance forklift trucks being developed on one technological platform also includes the X20 – X35 and X35 – X50 electric forklift trucks, as well as the diesel and gas-powered trucks in the 2 to 5 tonne payload class. Together, the three models mark the end of the previous separation between the design of IC and electric forklifts, and enable customers to use the equipment that best suits their requirements – regardless of the energy system and with no loss of performance.
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The Powerful Indoor Forklift
The E20 – E35 and E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks are the most powerful forklifts for indoor use. The crucial factor here is the innovative synchronous reluctance motor, which significantly improves the performance characteristics and measurably increases energy efficiency. In addition, the user has the option to choose whichever energy storage system they prefer: lead-acid battery, lithium-ion battery, or fuel cell. This ensures the Linde electric forklift trucks integrate seamlessly into every customer concept. The wireless access to driver data and control allows connection to logistics, safety, and fleet management systems. Information about the use and condition of the trucks can be analyzed and processed, with the aim of achieving the highest possible availability.
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Optimum Maneuverability
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Synchronous Reluctance Motors
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High-Performance Energy Systems
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Load Balancing
Optimum Maneuverability
The E20 – E35 and E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks have a dual motor front-drive for maximum maneuverability. The electric motors are integrated into the drive axle and turn anti-clockwise at the full steering angle. The combi steering axle allows both rear wheels to be turned by almost ninety degrees to the truck’s longitudinal axis. This means that the electric forklift truck can even form a perfect circle when turning.
Synchronous Reluctance Motors
The newly developed synchronous reluctance motors ensure optimized performance and higher energy efficiency than conventional systems across all performance classes.
High-Performance Energy Systems
For demanding multi-shift operation, the lithium-ion or fuel cell systems from Linde increase the availability and long-term performance of the electric forklift truck. Its unique selling points include its high overall safety and the optimum compatibility between the truck and the energy system.
Load Balancing
With the help of load balancing, every customer can develop the right charging strategy for their local energy infrastructure. The aim of this is to avoid expensive power peaks (Peak Power Management) and statically as well as dynamically limit the available charging power.
Like Driving on a Cloud
One of the unique selling points of the electric forklift trucks in the 2 to 5 tonne payload range is the ergonomics, which provide maximum comfort and user-friendliness in order to ensure fatigue-free, safe working for several hours at a time. One crucial factor to the comfort and therefore the productivity of the driver is the ambient temperature. To help balance the temperature, the electric forklifts can be fitted with an air-conditioned (contains fluorinated hydrocarbons) driver’s cabin as an option, with an eight-nozzle ventilation system. Up to now, this comfort option has only ever been available in IC trucks. The comprehensive decoupling concept with the elastomer ring bearing for shock absorption on the front axle – which is just as effective in diesel and gas forklifts – reduces the physical strain on the driver. This offers optimum protection against impacts and vibrations when driving over bumps or guide rails.
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Driver’s Workstation
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Optimum Visibility
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Armrest
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Seat Variants
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Display
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Driver’s Cab with Air Conditioning*
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Mechanical Decoupling from the Mast, Drive, and Steering Axle
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Elastomer Ring Bearing
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Electronic Suspension of the Mast Ends
Driver’s Workstation
The spacious driver’s cab in the new generation gives operators significantly more space than in the electric forklift trucks from the previous series.
Optimum Visibility
The even narrower A-pillar, narrow mast profile, and optional armored glass roof ensure optimal visibility. The driver has a good view of both the load and the area around the truck in all directions.
Armrest
The armrest, which is available in multiple variants, ensures optimum arm support and ergonomic operation of all key functions. As well as the tried-and-tested Linde Load Control, there are also additional control elements integrated into the armrest, which can be configured according to the preference.
Seat Variants
A wide variety of seat options provide additional comfort and active protection against postural injuries – with air suspension and lumbar support through to heated seating and seat ventilation.
Display
The 3.5-inch display, which is fitted as standard, gives the driver all the relevant information at a glance, such as the fuel gage, warning lights, and operating hours. As an extra, the optional 7-inch display also shows images from additional camera systems.
Driver’s Cab with Air Conditioning*
Temperature also affects the driver’s wellbeing and therefore their productivity. The powerful cooling and heating performance of the optional air-conditioning system* in the cab, which has an eight-nozzle ventilation system (three nozzles for the driver, two nozzles in the foot well, and three defog nozzles for the windscreen), ensures a comfortable working environment.
* contains fluorinated hydrocarbons
Mechanical Decoupling from the Mast, Drive, and Steering Axle
Decoupling the chassis from the steering axle and mast significantly reduces the shocks transmitted to the driver when traveling over uneven surfaces.
Elastomer Ring Bearing
The use of an elastomer ring bearing to absorb shocks on the front axle also ensures that the driver has the optimum protection when traveling over bumps, guide rails, or uneven surfaces.
Electronic Suspension of the Mast Ends
To prevent shocks and vibrations being transmitted to the driver, the mast ends are electronically suspended when lifting and lowering, which also reduces the amount of wear to the mast components.
Safety of the Highest Standard
The new series of electric forklift trucks sets new standards when it comes to safety. One of the most important safety features is the driver’s excellent visibility of the load and surroundings. The large, low entry step prevents injury when climbing in and out of the truck. The automatic parking brake stops the forklift truck from accidental rolling and reduces the risk of accidents. The truck’s low center of gravity ensures good stability when cornering. Linde Curve Assist, which comes as standard, also reduces the speed when cornering, which provides further protection against tipping. The overhead tilt cylinders, in combination with the torsion-resistant mast design, offer a high residual load capacity and safe load handling at high lifting heights. Linde Load Assist uses a pressure sensor and lifting height indicator to determine the residual load capacity, and reduces the risk of tipping accidents by slowing the lift and tilt functions to within the safe range.
Perfectly Networked Team Player
Thanks to their comprehensive sensor system, the new E20 – E35 and E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks are perfectly configured for data collection and transmission and come fully equipped for networking. This makes them ideal for integration into superordinate fleet management systems such as connect, as well as digital intralogistics processes. Via a secure wireless connection, the vehicle data can be transmitted and analyzed for predictive usage planning, servicing, and remote diagnoses, for example. These possibilities ensure that the trucks have even greater availability. They also enable updates and new functions to be uploaded as quickly as possible. GPS tracking allows the trucks to be located and assigned to the next application site.
Open for Improvements
The electric forklift trucks are fitted as standard with a data transmission unit which is connected to the vehicle controller via CAN Bus and transmits vehicle data to the customer's server or a cloud server from Linde via WiFi or 4G. This guarantees the highest standards of data protection. During operation, usage data such as operating hours can be sent to the system. Individually configurable reports, dashboards, and analyses represent the usage, utilization, and improvement potentials. Wear and damage can be identified before defects develop which require costly repair. This ensures a high level of truck availability at all times.
Service by Design
Every last detail of the E20 – E35 and E35 – E50 electric forklift trucks is designed in such a way as to ensure easy servicing and therefore maximum availability. All assemblies and components are optimized for minimum wear in order to keep servicing costs significantly lower than for other trucks over the entire service life. The parts that do require maintenance are easy to access and replace. If repairs are necessary, key assemblies such as the mast or drive are quick to remove and exchange. The connectivity enables optimized service processes, based on wireless transmission and analysis of the vehicle data, avoiding unnecessary downtime. Text messages on the display guide the driver through simple servicing processes rather than having to call out a service technician. The options for remote diagnosis and remote firmware updates also save time and money when it comes to servicing.
Free Choice of Energy System
The sustainability of the entire fleet is playing a central role for more and more companies. With its electrically-driven forklift trucks, Linde is going one step further and allowing users to choose freely between lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for their energy system. The trucks can also be fitted with a fuel cell if required. This means the new electric forklift trucks integrate perfectly into the customer’s energy management system, allowing them to achieve the best possible energy efficiency. If sustainably generated primary energy is used, operation is entirely free of CO2 emissions.
