A range of new products, such as diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and electric forklift reach trucks, and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers, are making their way into the materials handling sector.

Bobcat recently unveiled new developments in its range of lithium batteries, class 3 warehouse equipment, and lithium 3-wheel counterbalance forklifts.

The company announced the upcoming launch of its lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery range, available in various capacity options, to be installed in each series of its products.

Featuring fast charging and a lifespan two to three times longer than lead-acid batteries, Bobcat offers a five-year/10 000-hour warranty on its lithium batteries.

The battery range is complemented by Bobcat’s rapid stand-alone Li-ion chargers, optimised for fast charging, to ensure equipment is powered and running efficiently.

The company has also introduced three new product series in its warehouse equipment portfolio. In addition, the company’s current LSM12N-7 and BSL12/16N-7 stackers are now available in initial lift versions. The new warehouse products will be available with Li-ion batteries from production.

The new warehouse product series includes pedestrian powered pallet trucks (1.6 t and 2 t capacity), powered pallet trucks with platform (2 t and 2.5 t capacity), powered platform stacker trucks (1.2 t and 1.6 t capacity) and powered platform stacker trucks with initial lift (1.6 t capacity).

The models are with a robust 8 mm metal skirt, strong chassis, durable mast, and metal battery cover. The electric power steering system, coupled with the proportional lifting function aims to ensure smooth stacking operations.

The company’s BNT series is its first Li-Iion three-wheel forklift range, designed for light- to medium-duty applications.  Manoeuvrability is the key aspect in the design of these forklifts, making them ideal for use in tight environments. The forklifts boast an ergonomic design to improve operating comfort and offer an eco-friendly solution. Three different load capacity models are available, namely 1.6 t, 1.8 t and 2.0 t. The forklifts are equipped with 4.5 kW dual-drive motors and maintenance-free 51.2 V 300 Ah Li-ion battery and 150 A charger.