Jungheinrich unveils high-voltage FalcOn counterbalance truck
The counterbalance truck is based on the current EFG Series 5 and was developed to test the integration of high-voltage technology under realistic conditions.
THE FALCON is said to offer a glimpse of the next stage in the development of electric heavy-duty forklifts. The vehicle, with a load capacity of 5 tonnes and a load centre of 600 mm, demonstrates the performance and application potential that high-voltage technology can unlock in material handling in the future.
The focus is on application scenarios in which electric forklifts have previously reached their limits – such as with heavy loads, long inclines or continuous outdoor use in demanding climatic conditions. This is precisely where the FalcOn comes in, addressing industries such as beverage, building materials and automotive supply logistics, where combustion engine vehicles still dominate today.
The FalcOn can be charged with direct current and charging capacities of up to 150 kW via an automotive-compliant CCS-2 interface. In practice, this means that a time window of around 30 minutes is sufficient to charge the battery from around 20 to 80 per cent, a decisive advantage for high-frequency multi-shift applications with short downtimes.
The FalcOn is designed for a load capacity of 5,000 kilograms with a load centre of 600 millimetres. Combined with very dynamic acceleration and a driving speed of up to 26km/h. It also has a lifting speed of 0.6 m/s under load,
Jungheinrich relies on a fully integrated drive concept for the FalcOn. At its heart is an actively cooled high-voltage system in which all central drive components are water-cooled. This keeps the power output stable even under high continuous loads and high outside temperatures, without the power limitations typical of electric forklifts.
Added to this is a sensitive drive concept with individually controlled wheel motors. This architecture, familiar from the automotive sector, enables very precise response and reversing behaviour, thus contributing significantly to high productivity during frequent direction changes and demanding manoeuvres.
The FalcOn will be on display at LogiMAT 2026 and exemplifies Jungheinrich’s technological development direction in the heavy truck segment. At the same time, the company is preparing the next stage of the project, in which selected customers will be involved at an early stage of the further development of the heavy-duty electric forklift truck with high-voltage technology.
