The ECH can be shipped in containers

A West Coast depot service provider will be one of the first to use Hoist Liftruck's new modular design empty container handler (ECH) for its ISO containers.

Fast Lane Transportation has ordered two six-high ECH units for its Wilmington and Oakland depots.

Patrick Wilson, president of Fast Lane, says the price and strength of the warranty were the main reasons for selecting this product "and since it is made in the United States, the availability of parts and service."

Wilson says Hoist has a proven track record in the equipment handling industry "and they customised the ECH for my specific business requirements".

The new ECH is designed so the units can be shipped in containers and can be set up in minimal time. Marty Flaska, president of Hoist Liftruck, says this can save a customer as much as 25% on shipping and setup costs. "The modular design also provides efficient serviceability with bolt‐on assemblies for easy part replacement.

"The same heavy-duty foundation and quality design of our P Series pneumatic line is being carried over to the Hoist ECH," he says.
The ECH mast features a rigid inner mast and telescoping outer mast, which reduces torsional stresses and increases durability. The wide‐view mast, high‐position cab with angled overhead glass and 'dashless' design give the operator excellent visibility.

Flaska says the Hoist ECH has gained interest worldwide. "There has been a lot of interest from Asia and South America and many are scheduling visits to the United States to view the new units.

"The anticipation of our ECH line has been tremendous. We are actually beginning to see the same interest from the wind energy market," he says.