North Carolina, USA
Designed by Joshua Eby and the design team at Hyster-Yale, the high-capacity Hyster® J155-190XNL lift truck with factory integrated lithium-ion power is a high-performance, zero emission alternative for heavy-duty applications that have traditionally relied on internal combustion engines.
The industrial design has been recently awarded a 2021 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
While heavy-duty lifting applications have long relied on internal combustion engines (ICE), green initiatives and government regulations have made an electric option increasingly attractive.
Lithium-ion power has key attributes that make it well-suited to electrify higher-capacity trucks, allowing customers to get the performance they need and meet sustainability targets.
The J155-190XNL series is the first sit-down counterbalanced lift truck with factory integrated 350-volt lithium-ion power in the 15,500 to 19,000-pound capacity range offered by an industry leader.
The J155-170XNSL, as well as the J175XNL36 and J190XNL serve applications both indoors and out, avoiding the need to operate extra lift trucks only for certain environments.
The high-voltage lithium-ion battery paired with efficient, high-power electric motors delivers performance comparable to an ICE, and maintains efficient, consistent power delivery throughout the full battery charge.
The battery is sealed and has no maintenance requirements, offering faster charging and a longer overall battery cycle life than typical lead acid batteries.
It can fully charge in less than 90 minutes using the 50kW charger, and can also be opportunity charged, allowing operators to plug in whenever convenient to help increase truck run time.
The J155-190XNL series uses the chassis and other tried and true components of the Class 5 ICE-powered Hyster® Fortis products of the same capacities, including the same shortened counterweight design and turn assist system from the H155-170FTS models, providing improved maneuverability in the J155-170XNSL models.
Lithium-ion power means far fewer serviceable parts compared to ICE-powered alternatives, with no fluid, filters, spark plugs, belts or other powertrain items that require periodic service or replacement.
Project: Hyster® J155-190XNL
Designers: Joshua Eby, Hyster Company
Manufacturer: Hyster Company
