Rushlift is providing 11 vehicles from the Bobcat MHE range on a lease contract to replace the existing fleet of material handling equipment.
They have been replaced by seven electric forklift trucks, three reach trucks and one battery changing truck.
All the vehicles are fitted with high tech batteries and chargers.
The new fleet is fitted with advanced safety technologies to reduce accidents and improve operational safety.
Innovations include perimeter proximity lights, which surround the equipment, enhancing visibility and safety in crowded or low-light conditions, complemented by flat LED chevron strip lights fitted on the counterweight.
Progressive directional arrow safety lights appear on the front and back of the vehicle, replacing the traditional blue spot reversing light.
Operators have greater visibility when forks are raised with fork cameras, and pedestrian detection cameras identify people within a set proximity, automatically slowing the truck down to prevent collisions.
Trucks are fitted with an RFID beacon to detect other trucks on a potential collision course.
The beacons interact with red flashing beacons on door frames and blind spots to alert other operators, reducing the risk of collisions.
Oliver Simmons, General Manager – Heathrow Services at Davies Turner Air Cargo, said: “This investment in cutting-edge MHE technology at our Heathrow facility is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the logistics industry. We are confident that these upgrades will enhance our service delivery, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.”
Andrew Gazzard, Key Account Manager at Rushlift, added: “We are pleased to introduce the new Bobcat range of forklift trucks along with recently launched safety innovations from our partners FTC, and where suitable, to supply equipment outside of the Bobcat portfolio with confidence.”
