New Zealand businesses put their forklifts to work in very different environments—from busy freight depots in South Auckland and agricultural operations across the Waikato to packhouses in the Bay of Plenty and manufacturing sites further south.
Unloading pallets from a truck one minute, then moving product through a warehouse or across an outdoor yard the next. For operations like these, you need a forklift that can keep up.
That is where the Linde HT25 B Series 1289 gas-powered engine forklift comes into its own.
With a 2.5-tonne lift capacity, robust build and a design focused on operator comfort, the HT25 is built for everyday material handling. And, for a limited time, eligible New Zealand businesses can put it to work in their own operation for up to 48 hours before making a purchase decision.
Made for varied New Zealand operations
There is no single definition of a typical New Zealand forklift application.
A transport business in Auckland may need a truck moving continuously between loading areas and the yard. In the Waikato, it could be supporting agriculture, food production or rural supply, while businesses around the Bay of Plenty may be handling produce, freight or packaged goods.
The HT25 is designed to handle this variety, with key benefits including:
- 4.6 m three-stage container-entry mast: Providing the lift height needed for common handling tasks while maintaining a low collapsed height, making it suitable for moving through roller doors and working in container applications.
- Operator comfort: While a forklift is built to move loads, it is the operator who spends hours behind the wheel. A spacious compartment, adjustable Linde teardrop steering wheel to reduce unnecessary shoulder movement, suspension seat and conveniently positioned controls help support operators throughout the working day.
- Clear visibility: The Linde Clear View Mast gives operators a strong view of the load and travel path when picking, transporting and positioning goods.
- Easy-to-reach controls: Four conveniently positioned hydraulic levers put key functions within easy reach of the operator, supporting straightforward and efficient handling.
- Reduced vibration: Rubber dampers between the cabin and chassis help minimise vibration, contributing to both operator comfort and component durability.
- Smooth load handling: Hydraulic mast buffering supports controlled lowering of loads.
These may seem like small details individually, but over a full shift they can make an important difference to the operator experience. Whether moving palletised goods, building supplies, ingredients or finished products, the HT25 provides the versatility needed for everyday material handling.
More than the truck itself
Choosing a forklift is also about knowing who will be there to support it.
LDX provides field service support across New Zealand, backed by strategically located supply hubs, a nationwide parts network and access to genuine Linde OEM parts. Its mobile service team provides both planned maintenance and urgent service support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
That support extends across businesses of all sizes and industries, including major New Zealand operations such as Fonterra and CHEP.
Behind LDX is Linde Material Handling and the wider KION Group, giving customers the reassurance of established global engineering alongside local New Zealand service and support. Components of the HT25 Series 1289, like the KION torque converter transmission and cast steel steer axle, are also backed by the KION Group.
Put it to the test at your site
A specification sheet can tell you all about a forklift and how it was built, but it cannot show you whether the HT25 will fit comfortably through your roller doors, how the mast performs when loading your containers, or how the controls feel to the operators who will actually use it.
That’s why, for a limited time, LDX is giving eligible New Zealand businesses the opportunity to trial a Linde HT25 B Series 1289 gas forklift onsite for up to 48 hours, free of rental charges.
The trial gives your operators the chance to put the HT25 through a normal working day, testing its visibility, comfort, handling and controls with your loads, across your warehouse and yard, before making a purchase decision.
For eligible businesses in metropolitan Auckland and Hamilton, LDX will also cover standard delivery and collection, subject to the offer terms and site access requirements.
If you're considering your next 2.5-tonne engine forklift, don't just take our word for it. Put the Linde HT25 to work in your operation and see for yourself.
When your forklift is expected to move heavy loads day after day, performance is only part of the equation. Contact the LDX team today to find out whether your business is eligible for the limited-time 48-hour onsite trial.