Without a question, the R&D people at major lift truck suppliers are working overtime these days. During the past year, there have been many new models introduced. The most activity is in counterbalanced trucks with reach trucks, stackers and orderpickers sporting new and improved features too. As you read through the writeups of 12 newly introduced trucks on the next few pages, you'll see that truck productivity and operator ergonomics are high on the list of improvements. In some cases, strides have been made in matching engines and transmissions for specific applications. Elsewhere, ease of maneuverability (especially in the AirTrax truck which moves in any direction) and advanced controls contribute to higher productivity.
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