This is what the type designation means at Linde
The Linde Material Handling nomenclature at a glance!
Many people are familiar with the issue: you search for a Linde forklift truck and browse through numerous results on the internet. The trucks look similar, and the type designations often differ only slightly.
What are the differences? What features does one truck offer that the other does not?
We decipher the ‘type code’ and explain the nomenclature of Linde forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. This will help you to find the truck that exactly meets your requirements.
With this article, everyone will be able to understand all the designations!
| Designation | Explanation | Specification for |
|---|---|---|
| A | Narrow aisle truck | Type |
| C | Container stacker/ReachStacker | Type |
| D | High lift truck | Type |
| E | Front forklift with electric motor | Type |
| EW(R) | Variant for North America = Electric Walkie (Rider) | Type |
| EWS | Variant for North America = Electric Walkie Stacker | Type |
| ECR | Variant for North America = Electric Center Rider Pallet Truck | Type |
| ETR | Variant for North America = Electric Warehouse Truck | Type |
| H | Front forklift with combustion engine | Type |
| HT | Heavy duty forklift with additional safety variants | Type |
| K | Narrow aisle & order picker (combination device) | Type |
| L | High lift truck | Type |
| ML & MM | High lift truck with order picking adjustments (multifunction) | Type |
| MT | Hand pallet truck | Type |
| N | Order picker | Type |
| T | Low lift truck | Type |
| P | E-tug | Type |
| R | Reach truck | Type |
| S | Side loader | Type |
| V | Order picker with extendable standing platform | Type |
| W | Tug | Type |
| X | Front forklift with electric motor (new generation with high performance) | Type |
| First Number | The first mentioned number indicates the load capacity in 100kg. | Load Capacity |
| EX | Explosion-proof (often combined with zone indication) | Special Version |
| Beverage | Version for the beverage industry | Special Version |
| Container | Container equipment | Special Version |
| Scale+ | With integrated scale | Special Version |
| Inox | Stainless steel version | Special Version |
| Number after / | Changed load center e.g. /600 = Load center at 600mm |
Load Center |
| Std | Standard mast | Mast Type |
| Duplex | Duplex mast | Mast Type |
| Triplex | Triplex mast | Mast Type |
| T | Liquefied petroleum gas | Front forklift with combustion engine |
| D | Diesel | Front forklift with combustion engine |
| CNG | Natural gas | Front forklift with combustion engine |
| EVO | Evo series (better energy efficiency, improved ergonomics and safety compared to previous models) | Front forklift with combustion engine |
| CT | Cushion tire (specification of the tires used - mostly used in North America) | Front forklift with combustion engine |
| TL | Toplift handler | Reachstacker |
| CH | Combustion handler | Reachstacker |
| P | Four-wheel variant | Electric forklift |
| ION | Li-ion version of the battery | Electric forklift |
| EVO | EVO series (better energy efficiency, improved ergonomics and safety compared to previous models) | Electric forklift |
| C | Compact | Electric forklift |
| L | larger battery | Electric forklift |
| H | High variant | Electric forklift |
| HL | High variant with even larger battery | Electric forklift |
| D | Double-decker | Order picker |
| LoL | Long arm | Order picker |
| B | Basic version with weaker motor | Order picker |
| VSWB | “Very short wheelbase” = Very short wheelbase, very small turning radius, lower stability | Tug |
| SWB | “Short wheelbase” = Short wheelbase, small turning radius, normal stability | Tug |
| LWB | “Long wheelbase” = Long wheelbase, large turning radius, high stability | Tug |
| VLWB | “Very long wheelbase” = Very long wheelbase, very large turning radius, very high stability | Tug |
| AP | With foldable standing platform | Pallet trucks |
| SP | With foldable standing platform and additional protection | Pallet trucks |
| FP | Fixed platform | Pallet trucks |
| HP | “High Performance” -> Increased driving and lifting speed | Pallet trucks |
| G | For outdoor and indoor use (different tires) | Reach truck |
| N | Less overall width | Reach truck |
| X | Compact | Reach truck |
| -Matic | Compact | Automated vehicles |
| SA | “Semi-Automated” (vehicle follows the driver) | Automated vehicles |
| Number at the end | The series is indicated by a three- to four-digit number. This is then optionally connected by a hyphen with a further two-digit number, which can further specify the differences within individual series. | Series |
This information is available in every designation
Each type designation always contains at least one letter followed by a number.
The design type and the corresponding load capacity are indicated above it
First letter = type of construction
- A = Narrow-aisle stacker
- C = Container stacker / Reach stacker
- D = Pallet Stacker (double deck loader)
- E = Counterbalance Forklift with electric motor
- EW(R) = Variant for North America = Electric Walkie (Rider)
- EWS = Variant for North America = Electric Walkie Stacker
- ECR = Variant for North America = Electric Centre Rider Pallet Truck
- ETR = Variant for North America = Electric Warehouse Truck
- H = Counterbalance Forklift with combustion engine
- HT = Heavy duty Forklift with additional safety variants
- K = Narrow aisle & order picker (combination truck)
- L = Pallet Stacker
- ML & MM = Pallet Stacker with order picking adaptations (multifunction)
- M = Hand pallet truck
- N = Order picker
- MT & T = Electric Pallet Truck
- P = Electric tow tractor
- R = Reach truck
- S = Sideloader
- V = Order picker with extendable platform
- W = Electric Platform Truck
- X = Counterbalance Forklift with electric motor (new generation with high performance)
Share of individual types in all Linde appliances
First number = load capacity
The first number of the type designation indicates the load capacity in 100kg increments.
Examples:
- E 25: Electric forklift truck with 25 x 100 kg = 2,500 kg load capacity
- E 180: Electric forklift truck with 180 x 100 kg = 18,000 kg load capacity
With this knowledge, you can easily differentiate between the main types of construction and their load-bearing capacity.
Summary:
The type designation at Linde consists of two main components: the type and the load capacity. The type is indicated by the letter (e.g. E for electric forklift trucks, T for low lift trucks), while the load capacity is indicated by the first number in 100 kg increments. For example, you can recognise that an E 25 is an electric forklift truck with a load capacity of 2,500 kg. A T14 would be a low lift pallet truck with a load capacity of 1,400 kg.
Optional information
In addition to the main components mentioned, there are other components in the type designation that indicate specific features or special equipment of the truck. These additional characters help to identify the exact configuration and special features of the truck.
General information
- EX = Explosion-proof (often combined with zone indication)
- Beverage = Version for the beverage industry
- Container = Container equipment
- Scale+ = With integrated scale
- Inox = Stainless steel version
Load centre of gravity
Number after a ‘/’ indicates changed load centre.
- /600 = load centre at 600mm
Information on the mast type
In some cases, details of the mast type fitted are given directly in the type designation. These are given as follows:
- Std = Standard mast
- Duplex = Duplex mast
- Triplex = Triplex mast
Information for certain categories
Front loader with combustion engines (H-series)
For front loaders with combustion engines, the drive type is also specified. A distinction is made between the following specifications:
- T = LPG
- D = Diesel
- CNG = Natural gas
- EVO = “EVO = Evo series (better energy efficiency, improved ergonomics, and safety compared to previous models)”
- CT = Cushion Tire (information on the tyres installed – mostly used in North America)
Reachstacker
- TL = Toplift Handler
- CH = Combustion Handler
Electric forklift trucks and devices with battery
For smaller electric forklift trucks, which are offered as a three-wheel version as standard, there are references to the four-wheel version:
- P = Four-wheel version
In the ‘EVO’ series, there are models with different specifications:
- EVO = EVO series (Better energy efficiency, improved ergonomics and safety than previous models)
- C = Compact
- L = Larger battery
- H = High variant
- HL = High variant with even larger battery
Previously, Li-ion versions were labelled separately:
- ION = Li-ion version of the battery
Order picker
- D = Double-decker
- LoL = Long arm
- B = Basic version with weaker motor
Tow tractor
- VSWB = ‘Very short Wheelbase’ = Very short wheelbase, very small turning circle, less stability
- SWB = ‘Short Wheelbase’ = Short wheelbase, small turning circle, normal stability
- LWB = ‘Long Wheelbase’ = Long wheelbase, large turning circle, high stability
- VLWB = ‘Very Long Wheelbase’ = Very long wheelbase, very large turning circle, very high stability
Pallet Trucks
- AP = With fold-up standing platform
- SP = With fold-up standing platform and additional protection
- FP = Permanently installed platform
- HP = ‘High Performance’ ->HP = Increased travel and lifting speed
Reach truck
- G = For outdoor and indoor use (other tyres)
- N = Less overall width
- X = Compact
Automated vehicles
- -Matic = ‘Automatic’ AGV version of the device
- SA = ‘Semi-Automated’ (vehicle follows the driver)
Information on the series
The series is indicated by a three- to four-digit number. This number can optionally be connected by a hyphen with another two-digit number that further specifies the differences within the series.
Examples
- 5007-10
- 394-02
Summary
Linde’s type designations may seem complex at first glance, but with the right knowledge, they are easy to decipher. The combination of type and load capacity forms the basis, while additional symbols identify specific features and optional extras. With this guide, you can find the right machine for your requirements and ensure you choose the optimum features for your applications.
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