Doosan revamps lower capacity electric forklifts

Doosan Industrial Vehicle has begun production of a completely redesigned range of 1.5 and 2.5 tonne electric forklifts, with a host of new safety and performance features as standard.

Built at the company’s production facility in South Korea, these are part of the latest 7-Series range and are said to represent a step change in electric forklift performance and value.

The expanded range, now including long wheelbase variants with increased battery capacity, means that Doosan has the most modern and one of the widest ranges of electric counter-balance trucks to suit any electric truck application. New standard features include latest technology finger-tip controls, an automatic electric parking brake and advanced control system protected to IP65 rating, giving even better protection against water, dust and damp sites where previously only IC engine trucks would be suitable.

Other highlights include LED spotlights for better illumination but using less power and vastly reducing bulb failures, upgraded protection packages on the motors and one of the most comfortable seats on the market.

In addition, redesigned masts provide enhanced visibility through the mast, with panoramic mirrors providing increased safety and all-round visibility. 

Paul Watson UK General Sales Manager, Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK comments: "Our BT/BX 7-Series models represent a complete redesign of our electric truck range that sets the standard for the market.

"In addition to the new standard features the range also features an increased steer angle, especially on the 4-wheel models now turning to 86-degrees, which gives a superb turning radius. Combine these new features with virtually maintenance-free oil cooled disc brakes, Active Energy Control with regenerative braking, which feeds power back into the battery, and our Operator Sensing System for ultimate driver safety, and you have a package which is second to none.”

The 1.5 tonne to 2.0 tonne models are now available, with the new 7-series 2.2 tonne to 3.5 tonne models going into production later this year. The existing 5-series giants – 4.0-tonne to 5.0 tonne machines –continue to be available.

Paul Watson concludes: "Our new range is a genuine advance in technology, innovation and operator comfort and represents a real step forward in the electric truck market in terms of reliability, performance, safety and value. All have the robust build quality and simple, powerful performance which our customers have come to expect from a Doosan.”