Performance
The performance of the machinery is the overall result of how well the equipment functions and works together. The equipment's overall efficiency is determined by a combination of visibility, lifting speed, capacity and user-friendliness.
The engine and the equipment working hydraulics undergo extreme lifting, which puts intense demands on the machinery. The lifting factor is only a part of the operating cycle. Prior to the machinery being able to unload or load, the demands are placed on effective brakes, tight turning radius with precise control and high pulling power. All of these functions have to be able to work in an optimum fashion, even after heavy usage.
Engine
Every empty container handler is made with a straight six cylinder turbo charged engine outfitted with an intercooler. The engines are adapted to the particular working conditions of empty container handling. These conditions include high torque levels and high power at low engine speeds.
The engines of current units follow the strict legal environmental demands that are presently in the industry. The engines offer low noise and vibration levels, low exhaust emission levels, low fuel use characterize all engine options.
Transmission
All container handlers have been built with really durable hydrodynamic transmission systems. For fast acceleration with a minimum of "clutch-slip" the transmission has incorporated gearbox and torque converter. The gear changing is electrically achieved via solenoid valves. These offer 3 forward and 3 reverse gears which are controlled by means of an easily operated multifunction lever.
Drive Axle
The rugged drive axles have engineered to deal with the different working settings in terminals and ports. All axles have reduction in 2 stages - hub reduction and differential. These features guarantee a minimum of strain on the transmission system. In addition, the drive axles are fitted with a hydraulic braking system.
Service Brake System
All empty container handlers have wet disc brakes with oil cooled discs that are alternately fixed to and rotating with the hub. The disc brakes are pressed together by hydraulic pressure from the brake pedal, once the brakes are engaged. This provides effective braking to the model. The system is practically maintenance free and is able to deal with heavy loads over a long period of time. This particular system provides no fade and requires no need for brake adjustments.