Konecranes Adds Fuel-Saving Features to Its Lift Trucks

Konecranes — the Finnish manufacturer of lift trucks, cranes and other materials handling equipment — is fitting some of its newest models with an auto start-stop feature that is designed to save fuel and reduce costs. The device automatically shuts of the engine whenever the lift truck idles for a specified time period, then automatically restarts it when needed. The device can recognize the difference between a temporary stop and the end of a job.