First-time exhibitor BYD presented its range of innovative technology solutions for logistics applications during IMHX. Its expanding range of warehouse trucks was shown in the UK for the first time. In a busy week for the Rotterdam-based company, it also sponsored the Environment category of The Logistics Awards.
Renowned as a manufacturer and global supplier of industry-leading pure electric vehicles, BYD’s proven Iron-Phosphate battery technology is at the heart of its new, attractive range of warehouse equipment. All of the equipment on show at IMHX featured BYD’s industry-leading eight-year or 10,000-hour (whichever comes first) battery warranty. Together with other BYD businesses producing electric buses, coaches, automobiles and commercial vehicles, BYD Forklifts are making a significant move to bring zero emissions to the transport and warehousing sector both in the UK and globally.
With maintenance-free operation and up to 40% reduction in energy use, BYD fork lift trucks are particularly well-suited for multi-shift applications, and enable both distribution partners and operators to make an easy investment decision.
The line-up of BYD warehouse trucks at IMHX included the new BYD PTW20S Pedestrian Pallet Truck; featuring a compact design, great manoeuvrability and an on-board charger as standard enabling charging during transportation, the agile PTW20S is ideal for safe, efficient and silent urban on-truck deliveries as it is relatively lightweight at 500kg, yet offers a generous 2000kg lifting capacity.
It was joined by the BYD PTP20S Stand-On Pallet Truck; the second-generation PTP20S is a completely re-engineered high-speed stand-on pallet truck, featuring superior stability, flexibility, and a floating driving system for optimal traction.
Sharing the same leading-edge Iron-Phosphate battery technology, examples from BYD’s comprehensive range of counterbalance forklift trucks were also on display.
These included the IFOY Award-winning BYD ECB18C 3-wheel counterbalance forklift. Powered by an 80-volt iron-phosphate battery with three-phase technology, a nominal capacity of 1.8 tonnes and lift heights to 6 metres, it features LED headlights, full-colour digital display, hill hold feature, curve speed reduction, and optional fleet management. It sat alongside the BYD ECB18DC 4-wheel counterbalance forklift, its robust and highly capable compact 4-wheel counterpart.
The BYD ECB25 4-wheel counterbalance forklift took centre stage; ergonomically designed to reduce driver fatigue and optimise productivity, the ECB25 offers the lowest-possible cost of operation whilst lifting loads of up to 2.5 tonnes. With multiple battery and charger options, it is ideal for replacing IC machines with a zero-emission alternative that can work across multiple shifts. With an IP54 rating for dust- and water-proofing and a range of modular cabins, the versatile ECB25 is suitable for intensive operations such as loading/unloading both indoors and outside in the yard.
BYD is the only manufacturer of iron-phosphate-powered forklifts offering an ATEX certification option across its entire range of forklifts and warehouse products, having partnered with European ATEX specialist Miretti SpA.
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