Multi-purpose truck turns heads

Capable of travelling at up to 12.5km/h and lifting 1,200kg to a height of 4.3m, the Crown MPC 3000 Series is said to combine all the benefits of an order picker with the advantages of a counterbalanced lift truck. The adaptability of the trucks in the new series means they are suitable for use in a wide variety of warehouse applications.

The MPC 3000 series combines many features into a single lift truck, enabling it to tackle a wide variety of tasks. It is fitted with high-lift masts, making them ideal for order picking, put-away, long-distance transport, replenishment and sandwich stacking. A counterbalanced design means the trucks have no load arms, so they can work in close proximity to machinery, sandwich-stack 4-way pallets, and manoeuvre in tight or congested areas with unhampered efficiency and safety.

Christoph Grüter, head of logistics at Roto Frank Bauelemente in Germany tested the truck. “These trucks are working in our warehouse as versatile all-rounders. Their agility and high lift speeds have made a very positive impression,” he said.

The high-lift mast enables the truck to respond swiftly to demand by replenishing low-level pick slots from high-level shelves or racks. This is an operation that would previously have required a separate reach truck or high-lifter.

The new multi-purpose lift truck combines its stable, high-lift mast design with cantilevered, adjustable ISO forks unhampered by load arms. This combination means that the truck is capable of lifting full-capacity loads (load centre: 600 mm) to the full height of the mast. With the nested I-beam mast construction, plus clear-view fork carriage and overhead guard, operators have an almost unobstructed field of vision forwards and upwards, so they can position forks and loads quickly, precisely and safely. Optional lift/lower buttons on the backrest offer even better vantage points for positioning loads – both on and off the truck.

Lift trucks in the Crown MPC 3000 Series are exceptionally rugged thanks to an all-round solid steel construction that makes them capable of withstanding the most intensive usage. The large, long-life load wheels are designed for ease of access and replacement. The tried-and-tested Crown AC traction motor is characterised by high reliability and powerful acceleration. For greater safety and optimal performance, the truck automatically adjusts its cornering speed and acceleration according to the steer wheel angle, fork height and load weight. Together with responsive brakes and a suspended, shock-absorbing floorboard, operators have more confidence for even safer operation.

The design includes other proven Crown features, such as Access 123, e-GEN braking and electronic steering. Fleet managers can also choose from a wide range of optional Work Assist accessories. The MPC 3000 Series is available with a non-telescopic mast (1780mm lift height), a simplex mast (4200mm) or a duplex mast (4300mm).