Cost-effective counterbalance

Fuel consumption is said to be around 40% lower than leading competitors. However, Mitsubishi says it is additional savings in maintenance – where long service intervals and RapidAccess panels typically halve bills and downtime – as well as reduced tyre and brake wear, that really drive home the truck's low cost credentials.

Frequent tasks like pre-shift checks have been streamlined and simplified, while a factory-fit speed limiter as standard reduces wear and tear, saving time and money every time the truck is used. LED lights, fitted as standard, last the lifetime of the truck, eliminating the need to change bulbs.

Speaking on behalf of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Stewart Gosling explained: "For most operators, the cost of running a forklift truck far outweigh the rental payments or purchase price. As fuel costs continue to soar, that situation is here to stay. We don't know of any truck that costs less to run than GRENDIA – and particularly the clean-burning LPG version.”

The claim will be of particular interest to managers at clean, hygienic and indoor operations, where the truck's quiet, low-emission LPG engine comes into its own. This GRENDIA is fitted with a three-way catalytic converter as standard, reducing carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons emissions – as well as 95% of dangerous NOx gases – protecting stock and workers alike.

The working environment gains further protection from a surprising source: the  Mitsubishi Belly Seal, which defends the truck's workings from debris on the floor, also prevents the engine from spreading dust and dirt into the air.

Stewart Gosling continued: "I think every materials handling worker and manager is familiar with the fine layer of dust that quickly builds up on your stock, and that uncomfortable, gritty feeling you can get after a long warehouse shift.

"That dust in the air is bad news for any produce or exposed stock, as well as for your health. And what you might not know is that it's your forklift truck that puts it there.

"The action of a fork lift engine naturally sucks dirt from the ground, forces it through the radiator – increasing engine wear – and casts it into the air.

"So as well as protecting the engine, the Belly Seal and enclosed wheel arches improves your working environment and prevents stock damage. It keeps the noise level down to 78dBA, too.”

The ES is safe, stable and intuitive to drive, with comfortable, car-style pedals and excellent visibility.