The EFG Series 4 electric four-wheel forklift trucks have a load capacity of up to 3,500 kg and are designed for fast handling of heavy loads in internal goods transportation and for use with attachments. The jury was particularly impressed by the new cab design of the four-wheel forklift truck. The narrow B-pillar and the compact lift mast profiles, in combination with a panoramic roof, provide significantly improved all-round visibility compared to other trucks. The experts also praised the particularly ergonomic design of the driver's compartment with its low entry, generous footwell and narrow steering column for plenty of knee and legroom.

Impressive driving comfort and handling performance

"The ergonomic quality of the truck is excellent," praised the jury in its verdict. From the operating concept and the design of the driver's seat to the good visibility from the cab and the well thought-out lighting solutions, you can tell that every detail has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the user. According to the jury, this leads to an "outstanding quality of use". "The EFG Series 4 forklift trucks prove that even a hundred years after the invention of the forklift truck, it is still possible to significantly improve driving comfort and handling performance," summarized the Red Dot Award jury. "For us, people are at the heart of the design," says Till Muhl, Head of Industrial Design at Jungheinrich. "We have to deal with a variety of different user perspectives, all of which we treat with the necessary respect. We have designed the EFG Series 4 around the drivers and were thus able to maximize the safety and performance of the truck."

Further award for arculee M

In addition to the EFG Series 4, the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) arculee M developed by Jungheinrich also received a Red Dot Award. As an underride transport solution, the AMR can autonomously transport loads of up to 1,300 kg on all standard load carriers at a speed of 1.6 m/s in the warehouse. Thanks to its 360° safety sensor system, the arculee M is able to navigate freely within defined areas. People and AMR can cooperate safely in confined spaces. The arculee M independently detects obstacles, drives around them or automatically comes to a standstill if necessary. This ensures flexibility and reliability in numerous application scenarios. "The arculee M impresses with its unique aesthetics and, thanks to its sophisticated technology, ensures optimum interaction between man and machine," said the jury, explaining why the arculee M received the Red Dot Award.