Tried, tested and trusted in the toughest applications, generations of lift truck owners have grown to love and depend on Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ GRENDiA EX 4.0 to 5.5 tonne counterbalance range.
Built to work as hard as its customers do, GRENDiA EX has been developed to deliver reliable, class-leading performance, whatever the challenge…
And, according to the manufacturer, this new generation sets an entirely new standard.
Costs less to run and run and run… Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, exclusive UK importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, explains: “At Mitsubishi, our designers recognise that even the best can be better.
“So in developing the latest GRENDiA EX, they looked for ways to sharpen its efficiency: driving down running costs, while boosting productivity.
“Take fuel economy, for example.
The previous GRENDiA EX generation was already class-leading in this area… but that simply wasn’t enough…”
In recent tests, the latest GRENDiA EX diesel counterbalance trucks proved themselves 33% per cent more fuel efficient than the previous generation, thanks to a new, powerful four-cylinder 3.4L stage IIIB compliant engine.
Stewart continues: “This intelligent engine may be small on consumption, but it’s big on performance: delivering the power of a 5.0L engine. Because it has been optimised for high torque at low speed, it offers increased drawbar pull, better acceleration and excellent ramp performance… for altogether higher productivity.
“Its robust, low-maintenance engine benefits from a rapidresponse, compact turbocharger, which features a fast action turbine.”
The latest LPG models from Mitsubishi deliver, too. Stewart explains: “Our LPG models deliver that same precise, controlled and efficient performance, with very low emissions. A three-way catalytic converter – fitted as standard – dramatically reduces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions, as well as dangerous NOx gases – protecting your workforce.”
A fuel saver mode – fitted as standard – softens and smooths acceleration, while achieving the same top speeds. By switching into this mode, owners can see even greater fuel savings. It reduces fuel consumption by 14 per cent, while maintaining 95 per cent of overall productivity.
Driving down maintenance costs…
While GRENDiA’s advanced engines reduce fuel costs, their design delivers long-life and low maintenance to drive down running costs, while keeping maintenance demands to a minimum.
Stewart adds: “It’s all about delivering maximum efficiency and productivity. Our diesel counterbalances, for example, employ a unique, maintenance-free diesel particulate filter which automatically burns off soot during operation… meaning there’s no need to put trucks on standby during burn off.”
Every care has been taken to ensure GRENDiA EX is cost-effective. Stewart says: “Service intervals are longer, and servicing is faster and cheaper. Brake wear is reduced by weight savings and even the steering geometry has been carefully optimised to minimise tyre wear for additional savings.”
For further enhanced savings on maintenance and repair still further, GRENDiA can be equipped with FlexControl. This optional protection package is available for trucks fitted with wet disc brakes. Stewart explains: “During short shuttles, FlexControl delays shifts from forward to reverse until the truck’s speed drops sufficiently, which reduces wear to tyres and transmission.”
Greenline: 0845 371 3048
Email: info@red-diamond.co.uk
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