HANGCHA adds AI forklifts and plans intelligent-forklift plant
HANGCHA introduced LINGTRA AI-Fork robots and new electric forklifts at a dealer conference, and said it aims to fund a plant for intelligent forklifts and reach trucks. The company also outlined service and support priorities for overseas markets.
HANGCHA presented five LINGTRA AI-Fork robot models at its Global Dealers Conference in Hangzhou. The autonomous forklifts run on the company's LogiMind platform. HANGCHA says they read their surroundings, take in tasks, plan routes and adjust to changing conditions on site.
The company also showed a new line of electric counterbalance forklifts and two X Series reach trucks. Dealers saw the equipment at an exhibition following visits to HANGCHA's smart manufacturing facilities.
HANGCHA plans to raise more than RMB 2 billion for a factory dedicated to intelligent forklifts and reach trucks. It expects the plant to start operating in 2030. Deputy General Manager Li Yuansong said the company will strengthen spare parts availability, local technical support and workforce training.
For equipment buyers, ask how the AI-Fork models are supported locally and what training comes with them. If you run electric counterbalance trucks, ask how the new line compares with your current fleet. For long-term planning, ask what the planned 2030 plant could mean for lead times and parts.