The world's first hybrid reach stacker, developed by Konecranes, will soon be available in the UK through suppliers Cooper SH.

The new SMV 4531 TB5 HLT has a 45 tonne lifting capacity and features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage system - significantly cutting fuel consumption and emissions.

Tony Rooney, Cooper SH Director, commented, "This project has been on-going for around two years and we are delighted that it has now entered its field-test mode. It is further proof that SMV (Konecranes) truly are the innovators within the industry having brought to market such designs as glass ‘wrap-around' pillar-less operator cabs, load sensing hydraulics, ECO drive fuel management technology and now this new hybrid technology."

The new hybrid Konecranes reach stacker will continue being field-tested at the Port of Helsingborg's container terminal which is one of Sweden's leading container terminals operating a significant fleet of Konecranes units.

Picture: Konecranes hybrid reach stacker