Ready for action – whatever the weather

The new kits are available on the Yale ERP22-35VL and are designed to improve the dependability of the truck when used outside, increasing product flexibility and productivity.

The Arduous Conditions Kit makes the four wheel electric forklift truck suitable for use in ‘dirty’ yards and inclement weather, where standing water, mud, snow, salt or other corrosive substances can be found. It also protects the forklift truck in dusty or sandy environments.

The kit consists of an extended belly pan and side shields along with an IP54 sealed drive axle and traction motors which prevent moisture and debris from entering into the drive axle motors, protecting them from the working environment and maximising their service life.

Tilt cylinder boots are fitted which protect the tilt cylinders from fine particle ingress, improving the seal life. 

A Spray and Corrosive Environment kit is also available, consisting of IP54 sealed drive axle and traction motors, an extended belly pan, side shields, fully enclosed fuse box and relays, fully sealed rocker switches, sealer coatings on all power cable connections and upgraded protection of fastened joints.

This package protects electrical connections from moisture, debris and dust, preventing shorting and corrosion and improving long-term dependability. The kit also makes the truck suitable for use in applications where routine pressure washing is required.

Mud guard extensions are available between the drive wheels and carriage to prevent dirt thrown up by the wheels coating sensitive loads and clogging up attachments. 

A ‘weather protection’ operator’s cabin option, consisting of individual panels which reflect the modern styling of the VL series, can be mounted onto the standard overhead guard to provide weather protection for outdoor use, shielding the operator from wind, rain, hail and snow. 

Available as a factory fit during the assembly process specified during purchasing, or as an aftermarket retrofit, the panels are easily attached using threaded fasteners inserted into existing fixing holes in the overhead guard. This means that in hot weather the doors can be easily removed and stored.