Cost-effective, Service-friendly and Ergonomic aces: Terex Port Solutions launches first of its new-generation lift trucks

Terex® Liftace™ 5-31 reach stacker debuts; Stackace™ empty container handlers to follow

Advertisement

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) presents the first machines of its new-generation lift trucks. The Terex® Liftace™ 5-31 reach stacker is the first machine to be launched. Four models of the new Terex® Stackace™ empty container handler will follow in the spring. The common feature of all these machines: they combine the strengths of their respective predecessors – and the two legacy Terex brands PPM and Fantuzzi – with many innovations. The machines are cost-effective, service-friendly and ergonomic. They offer low fuel consumption and wear, easy access to maintenance points, and cabs with an ergonomic design.

More productive container handling in the face of stiff competition

The new Terex lift trucks help terminal operators facing stiff competition to handle containers even more cost-effectively than before. Klaus Peter Hoffmann, Vice President & Managing Director TPS: “The mixture of competitive operating costs, ease of maintenance and convenience at the man/machine interface makes the new machines efficient overall packages.” Hoffmann continues: “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.”

Liftace 5-31 reach stacker with robust design for fast and precise stacking

With a wheelbase of 6,200 mm the Liftace 5-31 reach stacker can stack up to five high-cube (9‘6‘‘) containers in the first row. In addition to the Liftace-typical 45 t in the first row, the maximum load capacity is 31 t in the second row and 15 t in the third row. The robust design of the new handling machine is demonstrated, by its advanced boom design, among other features. Thanks to improved inherent rigidity and increased radius, it permits more accurate and faster operation.

Combination of expertise from TPS and component manufacturers

On all new lift trucks TPS combines modules from its own production with high-quality components from renowned suppliers. A standard key component of the new Liftace reach stacker, the light-weight and robust Terex® top pick spreader, for example, comes from TPS itself. 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 correspond to the EPA Tier 4 final (EU Stage IV) emission standard and are specifically tuned to the Dana TE30 gearbox designed especially for lift trucks.

Ergonomic cab for safe and productive working

The new cab of the Terex Liftace 5-31 reach stacker was developed together with ergonomics experts and drivers. The ergonomic design makes for safe, comfortable and productive operation. The cab offers low interior noise level and an excellent view. It can be manually adjusted as standard for service access; a powered sliding cab is available as an option. The redesigned, intuitive control and visualization system with the ergonomic joystick and 7 inch graphic display help to provide safe operation. Among other features, TPS offers options such as reversing sensors and a camera system.

Reduced operating costs thanks to low wear and fuel consumption

TPS has particularly focused on lowering operating cost when 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 particularly low tire wear. At the same time, the modern drive train combined with the load-sensitive hydraulic system reduces fuel consumption – an effect supported by its EcoPower operating mode and the lighting system, which features LED technology as standard.

Increased availability thanks to durable components and ease of maintenance

TPS has also reduced maintenance requirements and increased the uptime of its reach stacker. This is achieved through a combination of durable components with longer maintenance intervals and better access to maintenance points. Oliver Küpper, General Manager at the Terex facility in Montceau-les-Mines, France, emphasizes: “Our customers all over the world are always telling us how important uptime is to them. This is why we have designed the Terex Liftace reach stacker for ease of maintenance and repair so that the machine is quickly operational again. Additionally, when expert assistance is needed, our network of service centers and experienced distributors helps to keep the machine up and operational.”

Reach stacker activities combined in Montceau-les-Mines

With the launch of the new generation of machines, Montceau-les-Mines is the facility where TPS combines its global reach stacker activities. Küpper: “Montceau-les-Mines is our new competence center for reach stackers. Besides our modern manufacturing infrastructure, a training center for drivers and service technicians and a spare parts stock are also located here.” Spare parts will still continue to be available for the existing machines of the two Terex legacy brands PPM und Fantuzzi. In addition, customers will have access to the usual comprehensive product range during the entire transition period: “Our concept now envisages the successive launch of additional new models. We will not take any machine off the market before an adequate successor is ready.”

Modular design principle for future-oriented further development

As a next step, TPS will launch the first four models of the Terex Stackace empty container handler in the spring. The same technologies in addition to many identical configurations and components are being used across all lift truck products. Hoffmann says: “The Terex Liftace 5-31 reach stacker platform provides a basis for all other developments in the area of Terex lift trucks – in other words for reach stackers, full and empty container handlers and forklifts. Therefore, the machines have major technical points in common, enabling terminal operators to deploy their drivers and service technicians more flexibly and more cost-efficiently.” With the name of the new lift trucks TPS is also breaking the mold according to Hoffmann: “Liftace™ and Stackace™ are our first ‘aces’, with their names chosen deliberately to stand for the excellence of our products and their added value for the customer.”