Hyster lift trucks have numerous optional and standard feature in order to make every machinery safer for the operator and other personnel in the work site area. Some of the available features are safety lights, audible devices, ergonomic operator compartments and operator restraint systems.
To be able to help alert other individuals of a nearby or approaching forklift, visual safety devices such as strobe lights may help. There is a low-mounted strobe light that includes a shield to help avoid the light shining into the operator's eyes.
Reverse operation alarms are examples of audible warning devices which automatically sound if the forklift is in reverse. This will help to warn other pedestrians and employees of the presence forklift. A rear drive handle with horn allows the driver's hand to be secure when backing-up. This inboard handle protects the operator's hand in the event of impact and the handle includes a horn that enables the driver to sound the horn without having to move their hand to the main steering wheel.
The operator restraint systems help to keep the driver safe in the event of a forklift flip over. The restraint system functions by keeping the driver's torso and head in the cab of the lift truck that would help them to avoid serious injury. Anti-Cinch Seat Belt and Hip Restraints are standard features on all kinds of Yale/Hyster lift trucks. For older Yale/Hyster forklifts, safety restraint systems could be installed on nearly all units.
The Hyster StanDrive E30-40HSD2 series of lift trucks provides excellent ergonomics. Available in 4,000 or 3,000 pound capacities, these types of forklifts are very durable and versatile, as well as ergonomically designed to improve productivity and improve driver comfort. So as to increase operator comfort and visibility, the controls allow the operator to stand at 45 degrees or in side-stance.
For extremely powerful forklifts, the E30-40XN, E45-70XN and the E70-120Z AC Power series lift trucks from Hyster Company utilize AC technology are able to get almost any job completed. Hyster makes forklifts which provide remarkable speed, important safety features, unsurpassed durability and long battery life. Lift trucks made by the Hyster Company are adaptable to almost any application requirement which you or your business may have.