HOUSTON (February 1, 2012) - Cat Lift Trucks (http://www.cat-lift.com), a provider of lift trucks known for quality, reliability and customer service, today announced the addition of the 1.6 -2.0 tonnes electric power pallet trucks to the Central and South America product line. Customers searching for maximum productivity but low cost of ownership will be pleased with the high performance of the NPP16N2 – NPP20N2 series.

“Our primary focus is to provide our customers with products that can work effectively in their application while reducing downtime and maintenance costs,” said Kent Eudy, vice president of sales and marketing, Cat Lift Trucks. “This series of electric power pallet trucks is equipped with the latest AC technology which keeps energy consumption low, requires minimal maintenance even in harsh applications and provides reduced noise levels for the operators.”

This series of power pallet trucks are built tough so that performance isn’t compromised in challenging applications where moisture, dirt or corrosion may be an issue. Advanced AC technology with AC powered drive motors provide excellent traction and ramp performance, greatly reducing the chance of rollback.

Below are some of the other quality features and benefits that make these quiet and powerful pallet trucks ideal for moving goods over distances longer than 20 meters.

Productivity Enhancing Features and Benefits

NPP16N2 – NPP20N2 (Capacity: 1.6-2.0 tonnes)

• Sturdy chassis construction and endurance-tested forks provide enhanced durability in harsh applications.
• Sealed chassis and water resistant electric components resist moisture, dirt and corrosion which helps increase the uptime, reduces maintenance costs and helps prolong the operating life of the equipment.
• Advanced AC controller results in precise drive control and helps by making maneuvering easier for the operator.
• Increased maximum lift heights are easily accessed even on ramps and loading docks.
• New tiller-arm design permits comfortable operating positions and optimal hand protection.

For more details other products and services, visit the Central and South American regions of the Cat Lift Trucks web site.

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Cat Lift Trucks offers reliable lift trucks backed by industry-leading customer service and support through one of the most extensive dealer networks in North, Central and South America. The company is recognized for its solutions-oriented and durable line of material handling equipment for commercial and industrial applications. Cat^® lift trucks are manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. ("MCFA"), a leading manufacturer of forklifts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America. For more information on Cat Lift Trucks, visit http://www.cat-lift.com, call 1-800-CAT-LIFT or become a fan on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/catlifttrucks).