MINIMOVER

Sales Guide GB
This Sales Guide applies to following model:

Model: F-code: T-code: PR-code:

LW 13 PT 675 DW

Art No: 749816-040

Copyright © 2001 BT Products AB. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic or machine-readable
form in whole or in part without prior written approval of BT Europe AB.

Edition: February, 2001

BT Europe AB
Information and Training Services
SE-595 81 Mjölby
Sweden
Contents
1 – Introduction 3

Purpose of the Guide ……………………………………………………………………… 3

Contents in Brief …………………………………………………………………………… 3

Design ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4

Size of Market ……………………………………………………………………………… 4

Product Description ……………………………………………………………………… 5

Competitors ………………………………………………………………………………… 5

2 – Application Environment/Customer Groups 7

Typical Application Areas ………………………………………………………………… 7

Product Description ……………………………………………………………………… 7

Typical Customers ………………………………………………………………………… 8

3 –Product Information 11

4 –Technical Specifications and Details 15

Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………… 15

Pallets and Pallet Sizes ……………………………………………………………… 19

5 – Controls and Other Functions 21

6 – Characteristics and Advantages 27

Chassis ………………………………………………………………………………… 27

Visibility…………………………………………………………………………………… 28

Driving and Braking …………………………………………………………………… 28

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 Safety and Ergonomics ………………………………………………………………… 28

Controls and Functions ………………………………………………………………… 29

Battery …………………………………………………………………………………… 29

Service …………………………………………………………………………………… 29

Questions to Consider Before a Presentation ……………………………………… 30

7 – Batteries and Charger 31

The Charger’s Functionality …………………………………………………………… 31

Charging the Battery …………………………………………………………………… 31

Charging Instructions ………………………………………………………………… 32

Handling Consumed Batteries ………………………………………………………… 32

8 – Competitor Product Comparison 33

Technical Data ………………………………………………………………………… 33

Dimensions ……………………………………………………………………………… 34

Standard Batteries and Charger ……………………………………………………… 34

Laboratory Comparison ………………………………………………………………… 35

Product Data For Other Competitors ………………………………………………… 36

Appendix A - Environmental Certification 37

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 1 – Introduction

Introduction
The Purpose of the Guide
The material in this guide has been produced to provide BT’s marketing and
sales operations with information on the low lifter MINIMOVER.
The Product Planning and Market Support department at BT Products
bears responsibility for the content. Information and Training Services bears
responsibility for the production and translation of the material in the Sales
Manual.

The Contents in Brief

The different sections of the manual contain important information such
as: technical specifications, limitations in the use of the truck, description
of functions and sales arguments from ergonomic, safety and sales perspec-
tives.
Chapter 6 is an important chapter as the characteristics and functions of the
truck are presented here. In order to succeed with the demonstration and sell-
ing of the MINIMOVER it is essential to know what the truck is designed for
and understand how the truck’s unique design is optimised for light applica-
tions.
Section 8 deals with trucks from competitors that are aimed at the same
market segment as MINIMOVER.
The sales manual is a reference book. Once you have studied the material
you will no doubt feel that you have the privilege of offering your custom-
ers the world’s most efficient low lifter with regard to low intensity materials
handling.

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 1 – Introduction

Design
The Italian product design company, Pininfarina, made a concept study of
MINIMOWER at the beginning of 2000. On the basis of some specific con-
ditions they worked through the design and colour scheme of the truck.
The ensuing result was Concept Starfish, which was officially shown at
CeMAT 2000 in Hannover and was extremely well received. The concept has
since been modified a little within the project group and this resulted in what
is now known as the low lifter MINIMOVER.

Size of the Market

The European market for low lifters is around 40,000 trucks per year and
the overall hand pallet truck market is some 250,000 units.
It is between these products that the MINMOVER will make its entry as a
supplementary product. Interest is primarily expected from hand pallet truck
customers. This is without taking shares from hand pallet truck sales.
It is the first time for many years that BT Products has manufactured a
modern, small electric product such as this. The purpose of MINIMOVER
has been to develop a product that can fill the needs of a handling tool in
the application gap between hand pallet trucks and today’s smallest electric
truck - the Orion series W18.
Industrial safety directives in many countries set out recommendations con-
cerning the weights a person should be permitted to handle by hand. In most
countries these are set at very low levels, which is a very strong argument for
the use of a product such as MINIMOVER, instead of, or as a complement
to a hand pallet truck.

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 1 – Introduction

Product Description
BT is certified according to the environment standard ISO 14001 and trucks
are developed and manufactured according to the environment management
system for BT Products AB. See further in Appendix A.

Competitors
The main competitor to MINIMOVER is without doubt Jungheinrich’s Swift
EME 12, which was introduced at CeMAT 2000 in Hannover. The Swift
looks and is identified as a motorised hand pallet truck, mainly due to its
compact design. Competitors are discussed in more detail in chapter 8.

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 2 – Application Environment

Application Environment/
Customer Groups
Typical Application Areas
MINIMOVER is a truck with an extremely large field of application. It can
be used in the same way as a hand pallet truck, except where capacities over
1300 kg are required.
It is intended for use as a complement to hand pallet trucks, but also in
upgrading situations when a W18 from the Orion range is considered to be
too large. The truck is designed for low intensity materials handling situa-
tions, i.e. where the need of a truck is less than two hours of continuous use
per day. However, it is not intended for use on ramps.
Typical application areas can be:
• In the stock room of a medium-sized store and for distribution from the
stock room out into a large store.
• In stores with bulky and heavy goods that are difficult to move using a
hand pallet truck.
• To load and unload from tailgate lifts.
• In environments where the floor is not dimensioned for heavy trucks.
• As a tool for people with attritional injuries to the arms, shoulders or
hands.
A comparison carried out during field trials between hand pallet truck users
and MINIMOVER users showed that those using a MINIMOVER could
work at a higher pace without feeling tired and weary.

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 2 – Application Environment

Product Description
MINIMOVER is a small electric low lifter that has been designed to fit in the
product gap between hand pallet trucks and the W18, which is the smallest
truck in the Orion range.
It is designed to suit users that wish to:
• have a complement to the hand pallet truck or to upgrade from a hand
pallet truck.
• needs a truck for only two hours of continuous operation per day, which
approximately corresponds to an eight-hour day for an average user.
• to prevent musculo-skeletal injury with manual handling of heavy loads.
MINIMOVER is a compact and powerful truck that can carry loads up to
1300 kg. The outside dimensions are small, the chassis width is 700 mm,
truck length 420 mm and the truck height is 685 mm. It is extremely stable
as it is designed with swivel castors. The batteries, which are 2 x 12 V and
50 Ah, are maintenance free. The truck is not designed for driving on ramps.
It is, however, designed for use on tailgate lifts and can drive up onto a lift
that has an incline of less than 10%.

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Typical Customers
A potential MINIMOVER customer currently uses a hand pallet truck to
move pallets.
Customers can, for example, be:
• Hauliers and distribution companies
• Hypermarkets
• White goods dealers and - fitters
• Furniture stores and furniture manufacturers
• Large electronics dealers
• Paint stores
• Printers
• Workshops
• Maintenance departments at hospitals
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Hotels
• Laundries
• Libraries
• Post Offices
• Retailers large airports
• Papermills
• Etcetera

In some countries there are possibilities to apply for funds to purchase a

motorised lifting appliance with the aim of improving the working environ-
ment.

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 Product Information MINIMOVER LW 13

BT MINIMOVER
Electric Pallet Truck
The BT MINIMOVER is a small and handy electric pallet truck powered with a SEM (Sep-
arately Excited Motor), designed for all types of horizontal pallet movements in lighter ap-
plications. It is the ideal upgrade from a hand pallet truck.
The MINIMOVER is compact and sturdy with the capacity of 1300kg. The compact chassis
width is only 700mm and the machine length only 420mm. In combination with 208° steer-
ing this makes the MINIMOVER an exeptionally manouverable truck, perfect for use in con-
fined areas.
The MINIMOVER is suitable for use e.g. in retail operations, manufacturing sites and on
vehicles with tail-lift.
l Castor wheels for excellent stability.
l Built-in charger for easy charging.
l 50 Ah batteries, 2 x 12V.
l Choice of 3 different forkwidths, and 2 choices of forklengths.
l Forks fitted with greasable bushings to allow easy maintenance and extended operating
life.
l Climber wheels are standard. Allows effective pallet entry regardless of type.
 Technical Details LW 13
Rated capacity kg 1300
Load centre mm 600
Weight without battery kg 200
Max. axle pressure drive wheel, without/with rated load kg 175/570
Max. axle pressure castor wheels, without/with rated load kg 2 x 30/2 x 24
Max. axle pressure fork wheels, without/with rated load kg 18+18/496+496
Castor wheels, polyurethane mm Ø 100x40
Fork wheels, single, Vulkollan mm Ø 85
Drive wheel, Tractothan mm Ø 250x60
Travel speed, without/with rated load km/h 5,5/4
Lift speed, without/with rated load m/s 0,07/0,04
Lowering speed, without/with rated load m/s 0,04/0,04
Gradient, without/with rated load % 10/5
Service-/parking brake electromagnetic brake
Drive motor/Intermittent rating (S2 36’) kW/% 0,5/60
Lift motor/Intermittent rating (S2 6’) kW/% 1,2/10
Steering system steering arm
Speed control, number of steps transistor, stepless
Steering arc ° 208

Dimensions, mm LW 13
x Back of fork to single wheel centre, fork raised (I=1150) 937
h3 Lift height 205
h14 Height of handle in neutral pos. 1243
h13 Height of lowered fork 85
b1 Chassis, width 700
e Fork width 156
l Fork length 1000/1150
b5 Width across fork 450/520/685
m1 Floor clearance 34
y Wheel base, fork raised/lowered (l=1150) 1199/1252
l2 Truck length incl. back of fork 420
Ast Aisle width, min 1873
(Pallet 800x1200 mm)
Wa Turning radius 1410

Battery and charger LW 13

Battery capacity Ah 50
Battery charger A 7
Voltage V 2 x 12
Battery weight kg 2 x 20
Performance may vary due to motor and system efficiency tolerance and represents nominal values obtained under typical operating conditions.
BT Products AB products and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Datas are based on VDI 2198.
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h14

104º
m1

Wa
l2
y
x
l

h 13
e
h3
b5
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 4 – Technical Specifications and Details

Technical Specifications and

Details
Definitions

x-measurement
The x-measurement is the distance from the back of the forks to the centre of
the fork wheels. The measurement can normally be obtained from the Prod-
uct Information Sheet. The x-measurement on the Product Information Sheet
is stated for a fork length of 1150 mm with the forks raised.
h14

x
m1

h3
h 13

l2

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Dx

The X-measurement differs depending on whether the forks are raised or lowered

Fork length x-measurement raised forks x-measurement lowered forks

1150 mm 937 mm 990 mm
1000 mm 787 mm 840 mm

l-measurement
The l-measurement is the overall fork length.

l2-measurement
l2-measurement is the length of the truck including the back of the forks.

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u-measurement
The distance between the tip of the forks and the pivot point for the fork
wheels is called the u-measurement.

T-measurement
The measurement from the back of the forks to the wheel fork pivot point is
called the T-measurement. This can be calculated using the formula:
T=l–u
The T- and u-measurements are important with long-side handling of pallets.
Incorrect u- and T-measurements can result in the fork wheels damaging the
pallet when the forks are raised.

T u

Pallet damage due to incorrect u- and T-measurements.

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Wa, turning radius

The turning radius is the space required to turn the truck around a point
known as the centre of rotation. The turning radius is stated on the product
information sheet for a fork length of 1150 mm with the forks raised.

b5-measurment
The b5-measurement is defined as the width across the forks. This must
accommodate the pallets to be handled by the truck.

104º

e
b1

b5

Wa

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Pallets and Pallet Sizes

EURO pallet

• Outside dimensions: 800 ×

1200 1200 mm
145 145 145

• Pallet height: 144 mm

144 100

837,5 837,5
• Height, fork entries:
910 100 mm on all four sides

800 • Corners: 45°

100 145 100
• Pallet weight: approximately
100 27 kg
227,5 227,5
600 • Nominal dynamic load capa-
city: 1000 kg
• Nominal static load capacity:
1500 kg
• Other outside dimensions:
600 × 800 mm.

CHEP pallets (English version)

1200 • Outside dimensions: 1000 ×
160 100 160 1200 mm
• Pallet height: 162 mm
95
• Height, fork entries: 120 mm
390 390
short side handling, 95 mm
long side handling
880

• Corners: 45°
1000
100 100 100 • Pallet weight: Approximately
31 kg
120 • Nominal dynamic load capa-
city: 1250 kg
350 350

800
• Nominal static load capacity:
1750 kg

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Pool pallet (Grocery pallet, primarily the Netherlands)

• Outside dimensions: 1000 ×
1200

50 50 50
1200 mm
• Pallet height: 133 mm
133 95
• Height, fork entries: 95 mm,
only long side handling
1075 1075

1100

1000
120
×6

123 123 123

EURO pallet 600×800 (half-pallet, example)

• Outside dimensions: 600 ×
80 80
800
80 800 mm
• Pallet height: 163 mm
163 142 • Height pallet entries: :

98 253 98 253 98 121 mm long side,

100 – 121 mm short side
600
98
78
98 • Nominal dynamic load
21
21 capacity: 500 kg
100 • Nominal static load capa-
21
city: 2000 kg
592

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 5 – Controls and Functions

Controls and Functions

1) Switch for safety reversing

2) Travel direction selector and speed control

3) Fork lift and lowering control

4) Horn

5) LED for battery status

6) Start block and charger plug

7) Ignition key
1

8) Emergency switch
2 4
9) Tiller arm and brake 3

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5 – Controls and Functions

Ignition key (7)

Main power switch for control current.
0 = Current is cut and the LED is not
lit. 1 = Current is on and the LED is lit
during start-up, the LED is then switched
off. Control current is then fed to all elec-
trical components.

Emergency switch (8)

The truck is equipped with an emergency
switch. Push in the emergency switch to
cut the current in the event of an accident,
emergency situation, risk of an accident.
The emergency switch is released by turn-
ing the button in the direction of the arrow.

Swift for safety reversing (1)

When the switch M is pressed in, injuries
due to crushing are prevented when driv-
ing the truck in the direction of the forks.
The truck stops when the switch is no
longer held in. The travel direction selec-
M tor must be moved to the neutral position
in order for the truck to be started again.

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Travel direction selector and speed

control (2)
Select the travel direction by turning the
selector(R) in the desired direction. The
driving speed is adjusted variably depend-
ing on the position of the control.
R

Fork lift and lowering control (3)

The control button starts a pump motor
when lifting and lowering via a valve.
The illustration shows the control seen
from the driver position. Lift the forks
by pressing down A. Lower the forks by B
A
pressing down B.
Note: The forks cannot be lowered with
the key in the 0 position.

Horn(4)
The horn sounds as long as the button is
pressed in.

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5 – Controls and Functions

Tiller arm and brake (9)

Drive the truck with the tiller arm in the
centre position, F.

The brakes are applied electrically by the

tiller arm/brake The brakes are applied in
two positions, B1 and B2:
B1 = Parking brake:
The arm automatically returns to the B1
position when released.

B2 = Travel brake:
Brake by pushing the tiller arm down-
wards.

LED for start indication and battery status

(5)
The LED is used for start indication and
battery status. Current is on and the LED
is lit during start-up, the LED is then
switched off. The LED flashes when the
battery needs to be charged. When the
LED is steadily lit the truck can only
be driven at creep speed to the nearest
charging station.

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Charger plug (6)

Pull the battery plug out of the start block
(see illustration) to cut the power supply
when charging the battery and with an
accident.
The plug must be removed from the start
block and connected to a 230 V mains
supply when the battery is to be charged.
A LED on the battery charger lights yellow
to indicate the start of charging process.
The LED lights yellow and green during
maintenance charging. Once charging has
been completed the plug should be recon-
nected to the start block so that the truck
can be driven.

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 6 – Characteristics and Advantages

Characteristics and
Advantages
The following section is a summary of important points to be shown and
emphasised when demonstrating the MINIMOVER for a customer. The sec-
tion is concluded with a checklist that can be used when a demonstration is
planned.

Chassis
Characteristics Advantage
Narrow chassis, b1=700 mm Narrower than an Euro pallet, results in lighter, faster and safer
handling. Easy to manoeuvre a small truck.

Short truck length, l2=420 mm Takes up little space when stored, e.g. onboard a truck.
Very good manoeuvrability in confined areas, e.g. onboard a truck.

Narrow forks, e=156 mm Easier access from the side of the pallet.

Climber wheels Significantly facilitates handling of pallets with bottom boards.

Fork markings It is extremely easy to see how far the fork tips can be inserted into
the pallet without them sticking out of the other end, when long side
handling of Euro pallets promotes safe handling.

Document pocket Keep papers, picking lists and the like in order.

Compartment on top the hoods Ideal for storing pens keys and the like.

Swivel castors that rotate inside No risk of injuring the feet.

the chassis

Designed with gently rounded Modern, attractive appearance without sharp corners.
covers.

Lifting height h3=205 mm High lifting height in order to handle all types of load carriers.

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Visibility
Characteristics Advantage
Low truck height Good visibility results in safe handling. Even short drivers can see
the fork tips from over the truck.

Driving and Braking

Characteristics Advantage
Short and centrally positioned Excellent manoeuvrability
tiller arm

Variable transistor control Gentle driving characteristics give safer handling of all loads.

Reduced speed with a loaded truck Safer handling, e.g. inside stores where people are in circulation.

Electric brake when the tiller arm is The parking brake is quickly applied when required or when the
in its vertical or horizontal positions tiller arm is released.

Automatic speed reduction The speed is reduced as soon as the travel direction selector is
released and returns to the neutral position. Reduced wear on the
drive wheel and brakes

208° steering Excellent manoeuvrability

Interconnected castors, Superb stability

Castorlink system

Safety and ergonomics

Characteristics Advantage
Tiller arm Comfortable, protects the hands well

Emergency stop Easily accessible on the electrical panel. Used in emergencies and
to prevent accidents.

Safety switch “belly button” No risk of being crushed behind the truck, it drives quickly in the
direction of the forks when the switch is activated. The truck stops
as soon as the switch is released.

Electric lift No manual pumping.

Drive motor Risk of strain avoided.

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Controls and functions

Characteristics Advantage
Short and centrally positioned Excellent manoeuvrability even in confined areas. Good ergono-
tiller arm mics when the driver walks behind the truck.

Controls Straightforward and clearly identifiable

Lift and lowering button Placed central on top of the tiller arm

Horn Placed central on top of the tiller arm

Travel direction selector Can be easily operated with either your right or left hand.

Safety switch “belly button” Prevents the driver from being crushed behind the truck

Battery
Characteristics Advantage
Batteries Low weight batteries that are maintenance free.

Integrated charger The integrated charger means that charging can take place via a
standard wall socket.

Twin function LED shows the battery Easy to interpret as a flashing LED indicates “charging truck”
status and a lit LED means the truck will run a crawling speed
and will soon come to a standstill.

Crawling speed at low battery Work can be completed, as the lifting function is not blocked.
capacity

Service
Characteristics Advantage
Accessibility for service The electrical panel is easy to remove making all electronic
components easily accessible.

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Questions to Consider Before a Presentation

Why?
• Why does the customer need a truck?
• What will be the primary field of application for the truck?
• Why do you give a demonstration?

Who?
• Who will you give the demonstration to?
• What is this person especially interested in?
• What expectations, problems, etc. does the customer have?
• What questions will be asked?

Where?
• Where will the truck be demonstrated?

How?
• How will the demonstration be fashioned?
• Is the quality of the floor where the demonstration will be held good?
• What advantage does this truck have compared with models from our
competitors?

Future strategy
• When the demonstration has been summarised and evaluated with the
customer, the salesperson and customer should agree on a follow-up visit.
If the truck is left for onsite testing you should book an appropriate time
for a follow-up visit.

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Batteries and Charger

MINIMOVER is equipped with two batteries and an integrated charger
direct from the factory. The batteries are both 12V with a 50Ah capacity.
The charger is of 7A and optimised for the maintenance free batteries that
are standard for the truck.

Charging the Batteries

The truck’s mains lead can be connected to the mains supply whenever the
truck is not in use to ensure the batteries are always fully charged. The charg-
ing process is gentle and consequently does not shorten the life of the battery.
It is also beneficial if the truck can be recharged over night or for 12 hours
at least once a week.

Charging Instructions
1) Remove the plug from the truck’s start block.
2) Pull out the spiral cable and connect the plug to a 230V wall socket. The
charging process starts and continues fully automatically.
3) When the main charge is in progress, only a yellow LED is lit on the
charger. The LED on the charger can be seen through the hole for the
main cable on the truck’s electrical panel.
4) When the main charge is complete, a yellow and green LED is lit on the
charger. This indicates maintenance charging and equalizing charging.
5) When the truck is to be used, return the spiral cable and reconnected the
plug in the truck’s start block.

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 7 – Batteries and Charger

Handling Consumed Batteries

Consumed batteries should be handed over immediately to an Eco-station
for recycling.

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 8 – Competitor Product Comparison

Competitor Product
Comparison
Jungheinrich’s EME12 or Swift, which it is also called, is considered to be
the main competitor to MINIMOVER. Swift is marketed as an alternative to
the hand pallet truck and Jungheinrich seems to be concentrating on truck
drivers and user groups that need a powered option to the hand pallet truck.
Here follows a clear table of comparison between Swift and MINIMOVER.

Technical data Swift EME 12 Minimover

Classified load (kg) 1200 1300
Load centre (mm) 600 600
Weight without batteries (kg) 165 200
Swivel castor (mm) not fitted PU, ø 100x40
Fork wheels (mm) PU, ø 82 Vulkollan, ø 85
Climber wheels (mm) not fitted Nylon, ø 50
Drive wheel (mm) PU, ø 230x65 Tractothan, ø 250x60
Max. axle load drive wheel,
without/with load (kg) 139/498 175/570
Max. axle load castor,
without/with load (kg) (castors not fitted) 2x30/2x24
Max. axle load fork wheels,
without/with load (kg) 2x13/2x431 18+18/496+496
Driving speeds, without/with loads (km/h) 5,0/4,2 5,5/4
Lifting speed (m/s) 0,03/0,02 0,07/0,04
Lowering speed, without/with load (m/s) 0,02/0,03 0,04/0,04
Travel/Parking brake Electromagnetic Electromagnetic
Drive motor, duty cycle (kW/S2min) 0,3/30 0,5/60
Lift motor, duty cycle (kW/S3min) 0,4/10
Lift motor, duty cycle (kW/S2min) 1,2/10
Steering system Tiller arm Tiller arm
Speed control, number of steps * Transistor, variable
Steering lock (°) 180° 208°

* Probably variable transistor

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Dimensions (mm) Swift EME 12 Minimover

x Distance from back of forks to centre
of single wheel, raised forks ( I=1150) Approx 965 937
h3 Lift height 180 205
h14 Tiller arm height in neutral position 1156 1243
h13 Raised, lowered forks 82 85
b1 Chassis width 700 700
e Fork width 150 156
I Fork length 1177 1000/1150
b5 Width across forks 520/650 520/450/685
m1 Ground clearance 32 34
y Wheelbase, Forks lowered/raised (I=1150) Approx 1195/1218 1199/1252
I2 Truck length incl. back of forks 378 420
Ast Aisle width requirements (pallet 800x1200) 1840 1873
Wa Turning radius 1425 1410

Standard batteries and charger Swift EME 12 Minimover

Battery capacity (Ah) 42 50
Voltage (V) 2x12 2x12
Battery weight (kg) 2x18,5 2x20
Charger (A) 6,5 7

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Laboratory Comparison
During tests carried out on a Swift by the Prototype and Test lab department
at BTP the following emerged that is worth noting:

• The truck could be driven without the plug from the charger being
inserted in the start block. This means that the truck can accidentaly be
driven while still plugged in.

• The truck could still be driven despite the tiller arm being in the lowest
position. It is most likely an incorrectly fitted switch.

• Battery status indicator did not work as intended. In the manufacturer’s

documentation it says that the green LED indicates more that 50% of
the battery capacity remaining, yellow LED that 30-50% of the battery
capacity remains and a flashing red LED indicates that less than 30% of
the battery capacity remains.
During testing the yellow LED was replaced by a flashing green LED.
In addition, the indicator changed from a green LED to a flashing red
LED in 10 minutes, which is a ludicrously fast drop from 50% to 30%
remaining battery capacity. As soon as a red LED is indicated the lift
function is blocked.

• The horn is an electronic model with a low sound level.

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Product Data For Other Competitors

Other competitor models for use onboard trucks are primarily compact
trucks with a short l2-measurement and on some markets these trucks are
also fitted with a folding tiller arm. However, most models are fitted with
traction batteries and therefore have a very much higher overall weight. This
also makes them less suitable for use on low capacity tailgate lifts.

Product:
BV ST 14p BV ST 16p Atlet CLL 160

Capacity(kg) 1400 1600 1600

Chassis length (mm) 385 385 480
Chassis width (mm) 700 700 660
Chassis height (mm) 815 815
Driving speed,
unloaded/loaded (km/h) 4,5/4,3 4,5/4,2 6,0/5,0
Weight incl. batteries (kg) 440 450 460
Battery (Ah) 164/5h 164/5h 160
Others Folding tiller arm
as option

Product:
Linde T16 Logitrans SGL1600 Still EGU 14

Capacity(kg) 1600 1600 1400

Chassis length (mm) 600 450 475
Chassis width (mm) 700 600 700
Chassis height (mm) 875 760
Driving speed,
unloaded/loaded (km/h) 6,0/4,1 6,0/5,0 6,0/4,5
Weight incl. batteries (kg) 415 185+batteri 410
Battery (Ah) 150 48 160
Others Folding tiller arm
as option

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 Appendix A

Appendix A
Environment certificate

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