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Article: HANDLING & STORAGE: Trucks offer drive choice.
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- What's New In Industry
- Article date:
- May 31, 2008
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With applications in the timber, steel and aluminium, concrete, brewing, ports and chemical industries in mind, Yale's new VX Veracitor counterbalance trucks offer either diesel or LPG engines in 6000 and 7000kg capacities. The GDP/GLP60-70VX machines are designed for intensive operation in demanding applications.
At the heart of the design is a choice of two transmissions. The Standard Electronic Powershift transmission provides operators with two forward and two reverse speeds: the 'Soft Shift Power Reversal' option is ideal for intrinsically unstable or fragile load applications, whilst also reducing tyre and brake wear.
The optional Techtronix ...