Baoli releases tough forklifts

Baoli Material Handling Europe increased the portfolio of its diesel forklifts by introducing into the European market the standard D-series additionally to the Plus version. Both versions use the same platform for its practical and robust forklifts.

While the standard version offers competitively priced forklifts for normal applications, the D-series Plus provides the solution for challenging and multi-shift operations. Operators of D-series Plus benefit from more comfort resulting in more efficiency and less fatigue.

The additional features of D-series Plus include, for example, the electronic forward/reverse directional switch close to the steering wheel. The parking brake is pedal operated, whilst the standard version uses a hand operated parking system.

The rear handrail of D-series Plus is made of rubber and includes a horn for immediate warning while reversing. Additional lighting, quality seat and additional features in the dashboard layout provide differentiation between the standard and Plus model.

Baoli Material Handling Europe general manager Rory Harvey-Kelly says: “In all European countries there are requirements for diesel forklifts appropriate for standard as well as for multi-shift operations. So we will offer the Baoli D-series Plus as well as the standard version to all our distributors across Europe. All forklifts of D-series are built on a joint platform sharing the same footprint.

“This will enable our distributors to manage spare parts stock very efficiently. In addition, the technicians will easily understand to maintain and service both versions, since the main aspects such as chassis, mast, engine, transmission, drivers compartment and overhead guard are the same for both versions.”

Among the common features of the D-series standard as well as the Plus version is the easy accessibility of the engine space, because the hinge design enables the engine hood to be opened at right angle. Also both versions are available with the high performing Mitsubishi S4S engine.

Currently both versions are available with 2.5, 3 and 3.5 ton load capacities. Additional models will be launched later this year.