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The workspace on the Linde H25 is superb and it could be the same on the X25 if Linde opted for an integrated battery concept.Cleome has been a longtime favorite in Southern cottage gardens because of its attractive foliage and flowers, and its ability to take the summer heat. On both trucks we can barely read the load diagram due to the small font, too many mast types and poor contrast due to backlighting. ItвЂ™s missing on the H25, even though itвЂ™s very useful there. The handle on the rear roof pillar on the X25 is just a little too close for comfortable use. The plastic construction around the steering column adjustment feels a bit hacky on both trucks and the Linde X25 could do with more storage space.

#SUMMER LINDE DRIVER#

The spaciousness of the trucks, the predictability of use and the low noise and vibration levels all help to reduce driver strain. Ergonomics are at a high level and those who use the truck intensively will certainly notice this at the end of the working day. With the H25 diesel truck and the X25 electric truck, Linde sets the benchmark in both classes. Productivity here is close to the old record just broken for electric forklifts.

Those who choose the Efficiency mode still have a very productive truck and can work for up to 13 hours. Thanks to the large li-ion battery and the possibility of recharging without problems, 24/7 operation is certainly feasible.

On the most powerful setting, we arrive at a practical operating time of over 11 hours. ItвЂ™s the highest ever score for an electric forklift and only fractionally lower than the record weвЂ™ve just set with the Linde H25.Д®nergy consumption is well below average in this class on both Performance and Efficiency. Everything is equally predictable and smooth, leading us to 381 pallets per 8 hours on our test route. Curve Assist keeps cornering speed safe and is set just right. With a top speed of 22 km per hour and excellent control through the two pedal system, the Linde X25 delivers unprecedented productivity. The focus for us is on the handling and performance of the Linde X25 and they are, in a word, amazing! No truck in our history of testing has been as fast on the sprint as this powerhouse set for performance. Other features such as Linde Load Assist and Connectivity are similar. However, the storage space is less generous, and something could be done about that. In the cabin, we notice a little less legroom compared to the combustion truck, but that is not a problem. As a result, the step is higher and tighter than that of the H25, but for electric trucks itвЂ™s fine. Linde has not (yet) opted for an integrated li-ion battery and therefore the rectangular battery shape is still dominant. The similarity to the diesel version is therefore great, but there are differences. The design of the Linde X25 relies on 65% of the same components as the H-series and therefore the Aschaffenburg plant can build both models interchangeably on the same production line. The new H25 definitely sets the tone for diesel trucks, but how does the even newer Linde X25 electric forklift perform? Specially developed as an alternative to the combustion engine truck, it is only available with a 96V/670 Ah lithium-ion battery.

In addition, the Linde H25 is fully cloud-connected and can receive remote updates for optimal operation. Also standard and safe is Linde Load Assist which monitors fork overloading. If the driver does not close the seatbelt, the forklift automatically switches to crawl speed. An electronic seatbelt monitoring function is standard. The driverвЂ™s compartment offers over 10 centimetres more headroom self-configuring switches are built into the armrest that is equipped with Linde Load Control hydraulic levers. The reinforced glass roof also provides an excellent view to all working heights. The counterweight has been flattened, so that visibility to the rear is also good. This is the result of slender A-pillars, a very low gunwale and asymmetrical mast profiles. From the air-suspension seat, you can see that visibility to the front and all around has improved spectacularly. The step is only 465 mm high and is more than twice as wide as before. The result is a truck that offers much more space to the driver than before, as well as increased storage options. The chassis and cabin have also been completely redeveloped. Improved performance is not the only achievement of the new Linde H25.

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