'Dynamic Reach Control' is an extension of the three variants of the 'Linde System Control' assistance system and reduces lateral oscillations at high lift levels. These oscillations make the precise transport of goods in and out of storage more difficult and slow down the handling process. With Dynamic Reach Control, the drivers can position the loads more quickly, safely and easily than before. This has a significant impact on productivity, which is around 20 percent higher with Dynamic Reach Control, compared to the standard version of Linde System Control.

The system limits the movement of the truck according to the lifting height and the load weight. This also applies to the lateral movement of the mast when removing and storing items. The system thereby ensures smooth and precise mast movement in the direction of the shelf. Dynamic Reach Control also helps to avoid the so-called chimney effect, i.e. the bending of the mast at high lift levels. When the mast is bent the forks are pushed slightly forward, which – in the case of low shelf heights – results in varying storage depths. This undesirable effect is corrected by Dynamic Reach Control.

The control panel of the new K truck has a high-quality, full-color display. This constantly provides the driver with all the relevant information at a glance: from the speed of the forklift and the lifting height to the steering angle and the time of day. The immediate visibility of the central operating parameters ensures safe and efficient handling.

The overall ergonomics of the control panel have been optimized to ensure that the driver’s hands are in a natural position at all times. The distances of the control elements are designed precisely to enable fatigue-free working. For the comfort of the individual operator, whether sitting or standing, the height and the angle of the desk as well as the tilt of the console arm can be adjusted with one hand.

Putting loads away is far quicker with the new K truck. That's because, as of now, the main and auxiliary lifts can be raised or lowered simultaneously. This means, for example, that the driver can access a particularly high or low storage bay in one move. Previously the driver often had to operate the main lift first and then the auxiliary lift afterwards. Thanks to the simultaneous controls, the forks can also be placed into position considerably more quickly are very easy to control at a convenient height.

The new K model can achieve a lifting height of up to 18 meters. In order to reach this new peak height, the engineers at Linde have made the mast of this narrow-aisle truck even more stable. With the K truck, companies are best equipped for the trend towards ever increasing lifting heights.

The windscreen of the new K truck is 80 mm larger than that of the previous model. This means the view of the forks is increased by 20 percent, which makes for safer handling and fewer collisions. Due to the improved visibility, the driver does not have to move as much in the cab in order to see the loads, which in turn ensures fatigue-free working.

The mirror module of the K truck is available with additional functions on request. Mirrors provide assistance when reversing and driving into aisles. An LED work light improves the view into the shelves.

The new K truck is not only around 5 percent more powerful than its predecessor, it also consumes on average around 25 percent less energy. This peak of performance is made possible through an optimized hydraulics system, better weight distribution, a new lateral oscillation drive system and speed-controlled pumps with an intelligent control system. The improved performance ensures higher driving and lifting speeds and therefore more efficient handling in high rack warehouses.

The emergency alarm detects unusual behavior and thus alerts the driver to a potential emergency situation. In order to help prevent accidents, the system emits an acoustic and optical warning signal to indicate a hazardous situation. This is made possible in part by various sensors in the control panel, side panel and deadman's switch.

The K has a variety of intelligent safety and assistance systems which support the driver to store and retrieve goods quickly and easily. Active Stability Control enhances these systems and makes the K even more efficient: The system recognizes unevenness between the left and right sides of the aisle and automatically offsets impacts and vibrations. This enables the truck to achieve its maximum handling performance even on less than optimal floors.