HD Hyundai Site Solution expands electrification of shipyards and ports by launching Korea’s first large electric forklift lineup

Electrification of heavy-duty work to shipyards and ports

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yun-gu = HD Hyundai Site Solution is the first domestic brand to launch a lineup of large electric forklifts, expanding the scope of electricization to ultra-heavy work sites such as shipyards and ports.

HD Hyundai Site Solution announced on the 5th that it recently held a test drive event for a new next-generation electric forklift model at its Eumseong factory in North Chungcheong Province and introduced a large model that has entered mass production.

Following the launch of a mid-sized model last year, the company added large-sized products in the 10 to 18 ton (ton) range this year, establishing the largest electric forklift lineup in Korea. HD Hyundai Site Solution is the only company in Korea that produces large electric forklifts weighing 10 tons or more.

Diesel forklifts were mainly used in heavy-duty work sites such as shipyards, ports, and steel, but as environmental regulations are strengthened, demand for electric vehicles that reduce emissions while maintaining productivity is growing.

The new product achieves performance equivalent to that of a diesel forklift with a high-voltage battery system and rapid charging technology. The 18t class model can work for up to 9 hours on a single charge, and using a 120kW (kilowatt) fast charger, the battery can be charged up to 80% in 1 hour and 30 minutes. The 4.5t class can operate for up to 14 hours on a single charge.

As a result of analyzing the total cost of ownership (TCO) based on medium-intensity work, the company explained that the initial price difference with diesel products can be offset in about 2 to 3 years.

An official from HD Hyundai Site Solution said, “This is a product that can respond to environmental regulations without reducing productivity with performance comparable to that of an internal combustion engine forklift,” and added, “We will provide electric solutions optimized for various work environments and further strengthen our competitiveness in the global market.”