The TW35 forklift is a hydrostatic model capable of lifting 3,500 kilos to a height of six metres. It has two thermal engine options depending on the forklift’s area of use. For the European Union, it is equipped with a 51 HP Kohler engine with DPF. Outside the EU, it features a 50 HP Perkins engine without DPF. In both cases, they are equipped with 4x4 in-wheel motors.
The choice of in-wheel motor configuration defines the overall design of the machine. The result is a vehicle without differential axles, in other words, more lightweight; with fewer components and a smaller size while retaining load capacity. The improvement with the introduction of this motorisation can be observed by comparing the dimensions and weight of the TW35 with previous forklifts model TH-350 The choice of in-wheel motor configuration defines the overall design of the machine. The result is a vehicle without differential axles, in other words, more lightweight; with fewer components and a smaller size while retaining load capacity. The improvement with the introduction of this motorisation can be observed by comparing the dimensions and weight of the TW35 with another forklift that has the same load capacity but lacks distributed motors.
This reduction in components directly results in savings in both maintenance tasks and spare parts. The second benefit is profitability. In a vehicle with in-wheel motors, the TCO and cost per working hour are up to 35% lower than that of a traditional forklift with differential axles.