With the addition of AC power and new-generation electronics, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has upgraded the productivity of its ultra-compact, 24 volt, three wheel, FBKRT electric counterbalance series. Renamed as the FBKRT PAC series, these 1.0, 1.25 and 1.5 tone capacity trucks now offer more power. The FBKRT PAC has been described by Mitsubishi as a `crossover` product between the counterbalance and warehouse sectors.  

CVS Container Runner CVS Ferrari has launched a new machine that is a combination of a terminal tractor and a reach stacker. The CVS Container Runner is able to extend to a height of 40 feet (12 meters) and is able to lift and handle containers stacked on top of each other. This height extension allows the machine to move containers off the back of trucks.  

New Stanley Handling ROBUR Compact Reach Truck Materials handling specialist Stanley Handling has launched the ROBUR SBC-R Compact Counterbalanced Reach Truck - the latest model in its comprehensive range of warehouse handling equipment. This new compact reach truck offers outstanding performance and flexibility to users of small to medium size warehouses where space is at a premium and cost a particular consideration.  

Versatile Stacker Truck Yale MC10-15 The new AC powered MC10-15 stacker truck from Yale is ideal for many handling situations where counterbalance trucks are too large, lift or stack a pallet or stillage in a confined area, with the versatility to operate outside when needed. With lift capacities up to 1.5 tones and a maximum lift height (h3) of 5076 mm.  

New Om Carrelli Elevatori Forklifts Italian manufacturer Om Carrelli Elevatori used the recent CeMAT show to launch its new XD 15 and XD 25 forklifts. The XD 15-30, based on the Italian-built XD 15-20 and XD 25-30 which made their debut in 2002, is available with load capacities of 1.5t, 1.8t, 2.0t, 2.5t and 3.0 tons. The forklifts are powered by Yanmar 34 kW and 44 kW engines for diesel models and Nissan 33 kW and 38 kW engines for LPG models.