JCB Launches LPG-Fueled Teletruk Forklifts

JCB has added two liquid propane gas (LPG) models to its range of Teletruk forklifts. The TLT 25 LPG and TLT 30 LPG Teletruks are suited to indoor and emissions-sensitive applications. The Teletruk design also eliminates visibility obstructions created by forklift mast for improved onsite safety, the company says.

The TLT 25 LPG has a maximum lift capacity of 5,500 pounds, and the TLT 30 LPG has a maximum lift capacity of 6,600 pounds. Both machines have a maximum lift height of 13 feet 1 inch, and forward reach of 4 feet 8 inches. Both models are also powered by a 59-horsepower Tier 4 Final-compliant Kubota engine.

The telescopic boom on the Teletruk allows loading and unloading tasks to be completed within half the space required by a conventional forklift, the company says. The 8-foot forward reach also allows the operator to unload an 8-foot wide truck trailer from one side, reducing forklift movements and minimizing hazards. Teletruks also fit into a standard shipping container, and can operate on a 16 percent gradient with a full load, and come equipped with JCB’s LiveLink telematics system.

Rebecca Yates, material handling product manager said in a press release, “The addition of LPG models makes the JCB forklift range a viable and desirable option for a whole new range of indoor applications and makes it a great choice for environmentally conscious customers.”

Source: JCB