Low-lift platform truck
16th December 1966, Page 43
16th December 1966
Page 43
Page 43, 16th December 1966
— Low-lift platform truck
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WTH a 3,000 lb. carrying capacity and an elevating platform, a battery-operated platform truck has been announced by Wessex Industries. The platform lift of 3 in. is operated either by a hydraulic pump powered by the traction battery, or by a driver-operated standard hydraulic hand pump. It has simple driving controls, with a forward reverse switch and a floor-mounted speed control pedal. The drive unit incorporates a Wessex five-speed controller, ensuring smooth automatic acceleration. Foot and hand brakes are fitted and there is a special "dead-man" foot switch. The front-wheeldrive position is shown on the steering column by a direction indicator arrow. Made by: Wessex Industries Ltd., Poole, Dorset.