New truck for port duties

The new products combine the strengths of TPS technology and the two legacy Terex brands of PPM and Fantuzzi with state-of-the-art features. The machines are said to be cost-effective, service friendly and ergonomic. They offer low fuel consumption, simple maintenance and an ergonomic cab design.

With a wheelbase of 6200mm the Liftace 5-31 can stack up to five high-cube containers in the first row, with typical load configurations of 45t in the first row, 31t in the second row and 15t in the third row. The boom's inherent rigidity and increased radius is said to facilitate more accurate and faster operation.

The cab offers low interior noise level and an excellent view. It can be manually adjusted as standard for service access and an optional powered sliding cab is also available. The redesigned, intuitive control and visualisation system, with an ergonomic joystick and 7in graphic display, help to provide safe operation. TPS offers a variety of options, including reversing sensors and a camera system.

The design of the Liftace 5-31 reach stacker has been driven by lower operating costs, compared to previous models. The interplay of engine and gearbox with the drive axle, together with the low overall weight of the Liftace 5-31 reach stacker and good load distribution of its chassis make for considerably reduced tyre wear. The modern drive train, combined with the load sensitive hydraulic system reduces fuel consumption, which is further improved by its EcoPower operating mode. The lighting system features LED technology as standard.

The new TPS lift trucks are designed to help terminal operators to handle containers even more cost effectively in an increasingly competitive market. Klaus Peter Hoffmann, vice president & MD, TPS, stated: "The mixture of competitive operating costs, ease of maintenance and convenience at the man and machine interface makes the new machines efficient overall packages. All Terex lift trucks are being developed by international teams. In this way, the combined expertise of TPS is being incorporated into the new machines. The first example of this is the newly launched Liftace 5-31 reach stacker.”

In the development of the new lift trucks, TPS has combined modules from its own production with high quality components from renowned suppliers. A standard key component of the new Liftace reach stacker is the proprietary light-weight and robust Terex top pick spreader. The machine is also available with wide top pick (WTP) or piggyback spreaders. For the engines, TPS relies on state-of-the-art technology from Volvo and Cummins. These engines meet the EPA Tier 4 final (EU Stage IV) emission standard and are specifically tuned to the Dana TE30 gearbox, designed for lift trucks.