Crown unveils versatile ESR 5200 reach truck range

Crown releases a new reach truck series, with some models suitable for high performance applications and others designed for use in confined spaces

The new ESR 5200 reach truck series from Crown has been designed for maximum performance in the most confined storage environments.

All models in the series feature Optimised Cornering Speed (OCS), which detects whether the reach truck is driving into or out of a curve and adjusts speed and acceleration accordingly.

The ESR 5220 and ESR 5240 versions are optimised for smaller storage units as small warehouses with narrow aisles are very challenging for traditional reach trucks. The ESR 5220 is built for tight spaces and at 1120mm wide, two trucks can pass in an aisle 2.5 metres wide.

The truck is capable of lifting loads to a height of 7500mm. Narrow outriggers allow Euro-pallets to fit comfortably between the outrigger legs. Despite the truck's compact size it is ruggedly built.

The ESR 5240 reach truck is optimised for all applications with lift heights below 9.5 metres, which do not require industry leading travel, lift and residual capacity but still retain the need for Crown's typical robustness and comfort. The hydraulic functions respond smoothly and precisely to the controls, giving operators more confidence so they can work more productively. Both models feature mainly the same technologies as those in Crown's larger reach trucks sharing the same reliability and ergonomics without sacrificing performance or operator comfort.

The ESR 5260 and ESR 5280S are two high-performance workhorses with up to two tonnes of lifting capacity and a maximum lift height of 13 metres. Both reach trucks can handle 1.2-tonne loads at 12 metre elevations. The ESR 5260 reach truck also has an optional regenerative lowering system. Rather than wasting the energy produced while lowering the fork carriage and load, the system uses it to recharge the truck's battery. This results in greater efficiency and enhanced productivity with more pallets being put away or retrieved between each battery recharging cycle. Both models can also be fitted with Crown's optional High Level Performance System (HLPS), which helps operators handle pallets precisely and efficiently at higher elevations.

Crown is always focused on the operator. All new reach trucks are designed to be as comfortable and userfriendly as possible. The laterally-offset clear-view mast for example - a patented invention unique to Crown - gives operators a broad field of vision. The driving seat has features normally associated with luxury cars, such as the FlexBack seat back. Thanks to its highly ergonomic design and easily adjustable lumbar support, operators can work through lengthy shifts without fatigue or discomfort. The top-of-the-range reach truck ESR 5280S is also fitted with Crown's patented MoveSeat, which swivels 10 degrees in the direction of travel when driving power-unit-first, or 20 degrees in the direction of travel when driving forksfirst.

This gives operators a full view of their working environment, even in narrow warehouse aisles.