SAMUK LIFT TRUCKS

forklifts, reach trucks, stackers

pallet transporters, tow tractors
www.samuk.net
01525 877700
Head Office & Sales Parts & Technical
Park Road Vicarage Farm Road
Toddington Eastern Industry
Lifting Industry Standards
Bedfordshire Peterborough
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Tel: 01525 877700 Tel: 01733 567000
Fax: 01525 874555 Fax: 01733 310880
Email: sales@samuk.net Parts: cg@samuk.net
Technical: techquery@samuk.net

Materials & specifications shown in this guide may vary.

your local dealer

270508.A4
Delivering the Goods
R series : All built on same assembly line, same quality floorpan and parts. Optional diesel or LPG engine
Rc p r i c e R performance
1.5 - 3.5 tonnes @ 500mm 1.5 - 3.5 tonnes @ 500mm
Engines: Engines:
Diesel Xinchai 498BT1 Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty). Diesel Cummins A2300 QSB3.3 Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty).
LPG Wanfeng IMPCO 491GP (2 year warranty). Diesel Yanmar 4TN V92/94L/98 Stage 3A emission.
Rc+ Xinchai 498BT1 suspended powertrain (2009). LPG Nissan IMPCO K21/K25.

Transmission: Transmission:
Advance, torque convertor powershift 1F/1R full inching. Advance, torque convertor powershift 1F/1R full inching.

Masts: Masts:
HD Oversize 120mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm. HD oversize 120mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm.
Optional integral sideshift. Clearview Duplex with 2 lift cylinders. Integral sideshift. Clearview Duplex with 2 lift cylinders.

Volume: Volume:
High. All popular components by major national and international High. Middle range price ideal for rental. Easiest economic
manufacturers, ensuring life-long technical and parts support. refurbishment for optimum second life performance or value.
Biggest market share in China.
& transmission. Oversize masts for HD applications. Laptop-free service
R+ p r e m i u m R fast, industrial
2.0 - 3.5 tonnes @ 500mm 4.0 - 5.0 tonnes @ 500mm
Engines: Engines:
Diesel Cummins QSB3.3 Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty). Diesel Cummins QSB3.3 Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty).
Yanmar TNV94L/96/98 Stage 3A emission. Diesel Yanmar 4NV96T/98 Stage 3A emission.
LPG Nissan IMPCO K21/25. Diesel CAT-Perkins 1001 Stage 3A emission (2009).
LPG GM IMPCO 4.3v6.
Transmission:
Okamura torque convertor powershift 1F/1R. Engine & transmission are Transmission:
suspended with a universal joint to axle. Minimal vibration. Reduced noise level. Advance, torque convertor powershift 1F/1R full inching.

Masts: Masts:
HD oversize 120mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm. HD oversize 125mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm.
Integral sideshift. Clearview Duplex with 2 lift cylinders. Integral sideshift. Clearview Duplex with 2 lift cylinders.

Volume: Volume:
Medium. Suits Health & Safety and long, tiring shifts, reducing load damage. Medium. Ideal for heavy applications. Mast suits rotators and off-centre
Quietness for nearby offices and large warehouses. and long loads. Twin wheels option. Ideal for steel/docks/foundries etc.
Preferred for cabs - reduced noise, vibration and tiredness.
RY series : Fast, heavy-duty, twin drive wheel, lpg/diesel lift trucks with heavy-duty clear view masts
RY q u i c k e s t 5 - 7 t o n n e r s o n t h e m a r k e t RY
5.0 - 10.0 tonnes @ 600mm
Engines:
Diesel Cummins QSB4.5 Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty).
LPG GM IMPCO 4.3v6 up to 7 tonnes.
Transmission:
Advance, torque convertor powershift 2F/2R full inching.
Masts:
Heavy-duty 150mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm.
5.0 - 7.0 tonnes: 4A plate carriage and forks.
8.0 - 10.0 tonnes: Bar carriage and bar mounted forks with fork positioner
standard.
Volume:
Medium. Ensuring life-long availability of parts and technical support from
the factory. Heavy-duty masts designed to 10 tonnes with 600mm
industry standard load centre. Suitable for re-rated lighter loads with
larger load centres. Fast suiting long haul applications and high lifts.
1200mm load middleweights for fast travel and high lifts.
Designed for 1200mm load centre and high lifts (ECH 2009)
10 - 25 tonnes @ 1200mm load centre (re-rate to 900mm)
Engines:
Diesel Cummins QSB6.7 optional version Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty).
Diesel Cummins QSB4.5 optional version Stage 3A emission (2 year warranty).
Transmission:
ZF 151/161/171 torque convertor powershift 3F/3R full inching.
Drive axle and brakes: Kessler D71/81/91 with 3F/3R speeds.
Masts:
Duplex/FFL, 3000 - 7000mm. Triplex from 2009.
Volume:
Low. European powertrain to ensure very long life Technical and Parts support
from component manufacturers. Truck can live for 20 - 30 years! All models
above 10 tonnes are designed for 1200mm load centre - half a lorry width.
May be re-rated upwards for reduced load centre.
HJ series 3 wheel lift truck HG series 4 wheel lift truck
AC electric AC/DC electric
1.3 - 2.0 tonnes @ 500mm 1.0 - 5.5 tonnes @ 500mm
System:
6.0 - 12.0 tonnes @ 600mm (HF series) refer to DSM
Curtis AC Gen2 48v with programmable controllers. System:
Curtis Gen2 48v DC/AC 1.0 - 2.5t with programmable controllers.
Hydraulics: 80v AC 3.0 - 5.0t.
One motor and one controller.
Hydraulics:
Traction: One motor and one controller.
2 motors and 2 controllers for pirouette manoeuvrability.
Traction:
Masts: One motor and one controller (no pirouette turning with 4 wheels).
HD 112mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm resists flexing
and twist. Masts:
Integral sideshift - 2A plate carriage. HD 112/125mm rollers. Duplex/FFL/Triplex, 3000 - 7000mm.
Integral sideshift. 2A/3A/4A plate carriage.
Volume:
High. Second only to reach trucks. AC standard due to volume economics. Volume:
Better in wet or dirty applications. Easier for explosion proofing. Laptop- High. This justifies new 1.0 - 2.0t 4 wheel truck with one axle and traction
free service. Inbuilt fault diagnoses. motor instead of converted 3 wheel models with 2 axle units, 2 traction
motors and 2 controllers as pirouette is not required. Simple diagnostic
services without laptops. Very stable. The DC price is very competitive.
HR series reach truck HK series stackers
AC/DC electric AC/DC electric
1.2 - 2.5 tonnes @ 600mm 1.0 - 1.75 tonnes @ 600mm

System: HK standard stacker 1.0 - 1.6 tonnes (standard pallet).

Curtis Gen2 48v DC or AC with programmable controllers.
HKC counterbalance 1.0 - 1.5 @ 500mm (pedestrian).
Hydraulics:
HKS straddle 1.0 - 1.6 tonnes (non standard load).
One motor and one controller.
System:
Traction:
Curtis Gen2 24v DC or AC with programmable controllers (2009).
1 DC or AC motor mounted vertically for easy servicing.
Traction:
Masts:
1 DC or AC motor.
Duplex/Triplex:
tilting mast to 5500mm, fixed mast with tilting forks, 6000 - 8500mm. Volume:
Medium. Many variations to suit all types of loads from metric pallets to
Volume:
off-centre long loads. Pedestrian HKC is popular for intermittent operation
High. The most popular electric lift truck category. Ideal for smaller users
by unlicensed operators with minimum training.
and hop on / hop off multi-skill drivers. Conventional simple layout with
predictable levers (like a car) to minimise training accidents and load
damage. Ideal for supporting small depots leaving the hub full-time 12m
lift applications to very high performance market leaders and highly skilled
operators.
HP series pallet transporters HT series tow tractors
AC/DC electric AC electric
1.3 - 3.0 tonnes @ 600mm 2.0 - 25.0 tonnes towing weight
HP pedestrian 1.3 - 2.2 tonnes. System:
Unsprung power unit, sprung castors ideal for inclines and poor surfaces. Curtis Gen2 48v AC electric programmable controllers.

HPP rider 2.0 - 2.5 tonnes. Battery:

Sprung power unit, unsprung castors. Minimum sway for fast longer haul
level floor rider applications.
HPL low level pickers 1.5 - 3.0 tonnes.
Sprung powertrain, unsprung castors. Aimed at Tier 1 and Tier 2 order
picking involving longer hauls.
System:
Curtis Gen2 24v DC or AC with programmable controllers (2009).
Easy access mounted close to drive axle for maximum traction.
Traction:
One transverse motor powering drive axle direct gear drive (transverse
mounting eliminates crown wheel and pinion).
Brakes:
Heavy-duty lift truck type to suit repetitive application. Supported by
electric generative braking assisting recharge of battery.

Volume:
High. Pedestrian models have unsprung power units permitting more
weight on the drive wheel for slopes and poor surfaces. Rider trucks are
the reverse for good surfaces. Unsprung castors prevent sway when
turning at high speed. Very safe and easy to use with minimum training.
Volume:
Specialist. Quiet electric for luggage applications with seated or standing
operator. Large diesel tractors for indoor or outdoor applications
including aircraft tugs. Enquiries are invited. Popular smaller models
from 2 - 25 tonnes towed weight delivery from ex-stock to 16 weeks.
New factory
Opens 2009
The modern HC factory opened in 2005:
a facility befitting a leading global supplier.
Only 4 years later the new state-of-the-art works
will be operational in 2009, with twice the capacity,
totalling a possible 100,000 units to achieve
top 10 status by 2012.
"the size of 62 football pitches"
Planned yearly capacity: 90,000 units single shift.
LPG, diesel and electric
high standard lift trucks
SAMUK+HC range of lift trucks comprises counterbalance,
reach, pallet stacking, low level order pickers and transporter
trucks.
Built to a high standard using quality international components
our trucks are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Simple to service and easy to drive. Parts supply is modern,
computerised and thorough - based centrally at Peterborough
with overnight courier delivery to registered addresses.
High quality components
for high reliability and support
Components and engines are from good, international suppliers
to help us provide reliable trucks with excellent long-term
support.
All SAMUK trucks are easy to maintain, without the need for
laptops (up to 10t), reducing downtime and frustration.
Delivering the Goods
first class service
SAMUK technical and support staff are dedicated to providing a first
class service to our customers - helping you to get on with your
business of materials handling without having to worry about your
choice of truck.
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01525 877700
National Dealer Network Technical Support
Independent dealers, dependent on local business - fully trained & supported Technical training
Call 01525 877700 for details of your nearest dealer Field support
Telephone advice line
12 months parts & labour warranty
Optional 24 month warranty
3 year powertrain warranty
Product evaluation
Deration & attachment calculations
Customer visits
Direct link to product design engineers

Parts Support
World class support from the European Parts Centre,
based in Peterborough..
93% first pick
Courier despatch, direct to registered addresses
European components
VOR emergency
Consignment stock
Identification service
Returns policy
Stock management
Service exchange
Common components

Technical & Training Support

Training & field support means that
SAMUK dealers get full support and back up.
Dealers: local, independent and committed
SAMUK HC Dealers will build a good working relationship with you
for a speedy response in an emergency.
They are dependent on you and know you and your fleet so can
react to emergencies promptly for 7 day week applications.
Choosing SAMUK HC Dealers, most of whom are ISO 9002
qualified and FLTA members with exceptional application support
and after-sales service, is your best choice to resolve your handling
problems. SAMUK HC local Dealers are not the lowest cost by the
hour, but pride themselves in taking less time to give you very
economic cost of ownership due to training and parts backup.
Right first time! SAMUK HC Dealers' proudest moment is when
the user forgets he operates trouble-free trucks that are within
budget, giving the best value for money overall.
Dealer support
SAMUK's lifetime experienced Dealer Support Managers help
Dealers with application and truck selection opportunities right up
to delivery. After payment and dispatch the product responsibility
moves from Sales, Toddington to Technical, Peterborough.
Technical advice becomes the responsibility of the Product
Technical Department, Peterborough. Expect help with unusual
operating problems, training and familiarising of service
management for new models and techniques.
Just call Peterborough
or email techquery@samuk.net
Lifting Industry Standards
 R series
One quality, one floorpan, three specifications

Rc R R+
price performance premium
Performance Performance Performance
Emissions Emissions Emissions
Vibration control Vibration control Vibration control
Noise reduction Noise reduction Noise reduction
Fuel consumption Fuel consumption Fuel consumption
Service interval Service interval Service interval
Common parts Common parts Common parts
Build quality Build quality Build quality
Durability Durability Durability
Ergonomics Ergonomics Ergonomics
Driver acceptance Driver acceptance Driver acceptance
Value Value Value
Price Price Price
Residual value Residual value Residual value
R series
1 standard, 3 specifications
The R series is built on a dedicated assembly line to one quality
standard. Except for optional engines & transmissions all parts
are the same and manufacture by China's biggest lift truck
maker guarantees long-term stability and support.
Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) and CAD/CAM techniques using
LPG or diesel forklifts
High output counterbalance trucks with LPG or diesel
premium components is the key to long life and reliability. engines for reliable operation and low cost of ownership.
Reduced driver and service engineer training (no laptops)
reduces staff costs, without compromising Health & Safety.
Ex-stock delivery for high volume options.
Tech support from Peterborough by phone, email or site visit.
Overnight service parts delivery to registered addresses is just
part of our service. Highly experienced staff help to identify
correct part numbers.
Warranty administration is simple and coherent:
Trucks and parts - 12 months. Cummins and China engines - 24 Electric forklifts
months. Powertrain parts - 36 months.
Large range of quiet, compact, 3 or 4 wheel electric
counterbalance trucks for indoor or outdoor use.
Performance R
High performance models with Cummins or Yanmar diesel Stage
3A or the new Nissan K21 and K25 IMPCO LPG engines.

Premium R+
Fully suspended diesel engine and Okamura transmission is
mounted on four compound suspension units. The drive axle is
connected via a universal joint to reduce noise and vibration.

Value Rc
Electric warehouse trucks
Same components as the R series except for the Xinchai Stage 3A Pedestrian counterbalance, pallet stackers,
emission diesel or economically priced LPG Wanfeng engines. pallet transporters and low-level order pickers for
all applications and loads.
Curtis Gen2 Full truck range
performance & reliability LPG/diesel counterbalance lift trucks
R series 1.5 - 5.0 tonnes @ 500mm
Always in control RY 5-10 series 5.0 - 10.0 tonnes @ 600mm
If you're moving thousands of kgs on a forklift truck you can depend RY 10-25 series 10.0 - 25.0 tonnes @ 900/1200mm
on Curtis controllers for mile after mile, load after load. For decades
Curtis motor controllers have set the industry standard for Electric counterbalance lift trucks
consistently high performance, safety and reliability. That's why Curtis HJ series 3 wheel 1.3 - 2.0 tonnes @ 500mm
AC/DC controllers are already on millions of electric vehicles all over HG series 4 wheel 1.5 - 5.5 tonnes @ 500mm
HF series 4 wheel 6.0 - 12.0 tonnes @ 600mm (special request)
the world. Simple Gen2 system for easy service and programming.
Electric reach truck
Precision you can trust HR series 1.2 - 2.5 tonnes @ 600mm
Smooth, precise control sets Curtis apart from other controllers.
Accelerating or decelerating, downhill or uphill, half-throttle or full- Electric stackers
throttle, Curtis controllers enhance vehicle response with a difference HK series 1.0 - 1.6 tonnes @ 600mm
you can feel. Our controllers reflect years of experience working with standard pedestrian
HKC series 1.0 - 1.5 tonnes @ 500mm
design engineers of major OEMs worldwide. Simplified circuitry counterbalance pedestrian
reduces diagnosis time. HKS series 1.0 - 1.6 tonnes @ 600mm
straddle pedestrian
Cummins Yanmar 3A diesel, Nissan LPG HKD series
double pallets
2.0 tonnes @ 600mm

unleashing the power HKF 1.2 tonnes @ 600mm

full-free-lift rider
Clean, efficient engines Electric pallet transporters & order pickers
SAMUK is fitting the class-leading Cummins or Yanmar diesel engines - HP series 1.3 - 2.2 tonnes @ 600mm
a standard others have sought to follow, especially on durability. pedestrian
HPP series 2.0 - 2.5 tonnes @ 600mm
Maximum torque at just 1500 - 1600 rpm rider
Indirect injection - simple, effective, efficient, quiet HPL series 1.5 - 3.0 tonnes @ 600mm
In cylinder solution for Stage 3A emission low level
Cast iron head and block Tow tractors
Cummins produces 60,000 engines in the UK and over 1,000,000 HTE series 2 - 25 tonnes tow weight
electric
globally. Its 5000 UK employees are committed to service and quality.
HTD series 10 - 50 tonnes tow weight
Customers all over the world depend on Cummins for clean, efficient diesel
power every day. HTHD series 100 tonnes plus tow weight (special request)
diesel
SAMUK LIFT TRUCKS Advice
LPG diesel electric forklifts, stackers Technical support staff can help with any problems or
reach trucks, pallet transporters, tow tractors specific requirements you may have. The service is
available by phone, email or on-site visit.
www.samuk.net Call 01525 877700
Email techquery@samuk.net
Fax 01525 874555

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Parts Contact
SAMUK Parts Centre is centrally based in Peterborough, If you need more information or help to choose the best
using computerised, modern and accurate parts-picking truck for your application please call your dealer, fax, email
systems to help provide a first-time-fix. Overnight courier or visit our website.
delivery to registered addresses. Call 01525 877700 Fax 01525 874555
Call 01733 567000 Fax 01733 310880 Email admin@samuk.net
Email cg@samuk.net

Materials & specifications shown in this guide may vary.