Jungheinrich opens orders for EFG 5 heavy-duty electric counterbalance trucks
The EFG 5 tops out at five tonnes and 7,500 mm lift height, with two performance configurations and lead-acid or lithium-ion power.
Jungheinrich has begun selling the EFG 5, a new generation of electric counterbalance forklifts aimed at heavy-duty work long dominated by diesel trucks. The series reaches a load capacity of up to five tonnes at a 500 or 600 mm load centre and lift heights up to 7,500 mm, extending the upper end of the company's heavy-truck range.
The manufacturer claims a redesigned drive and hydraulic concept delivers up to 15 per cent higher handling performance, with two drive motors, a top speed of up to 20 km/h and roughly 50 per cent more hydraulic oil flow for faster attachment work. Jungheinrich also cites a new Synchronous Reluctance Lift Motor Plus (SRM+) for quicker lifting and lowering. Buyers choose between efficiencyPLUS and drive&liftPLUS configurations, and between lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
For the driver, Jungheinrich reports about five per cent more foot space, a cab decoupled from the chassis to cut vibration and noise, and 30 per cent slimmer B-pillars with a glass door. Optional assistance systems include curveCONTROL, driveCONTROL, liftCONTROL, zoneCONTROL and an AI-supported addedVIEW camera that warns of hazards and reduces speed.
Shops weighing a switch from diesel should note the truck's stated multi-shift electric operation, but the performance and comfort figures are Jungheinrich's own and not independently verified here.