Individual solutions for individual needs
When standard trucks reach their limits
No two warehouses are the same. Some facilities have low overhead clearances. Others require the transport of unusual loads, such as nested roll cages or bulky goods. A standard truck can quickly reach its limits in these situations.
That’s why it pays to look beyond standard products when purchasing trucks. Custom solutions for unique requirements – that’s how Crown addresses the diverse operational challenges faced by its customers.
Not every requirement calls for a complete redesign. Often, small adjustments are all that is needed, such as additional lighting options or residual capacity adjustments. In other cases, complex modifications are required. Examples include:
- custom frame configurations for pallet trucks and order pickers,
- specific mast dimensions, for example on counterbalance or reach trucks, customised to local conditions such as low overhead clearances,
- or industry-specific solutions for attachments of all kinds.
The result is a tailor-made solution
The starting point is always the same: the site where the truck will be used. Before a solution can be developed, it is essential to carefully analyse how operators use the equipment in their day-to-day work – and the role that the work environment and warehouse processes play in this.
To ensure the end result is a truck that truly solves the specific tasks at hand, a team from Crown’s sales, technical support and engineering departments works closely together. This ensures that the solution not only meets the requirements but also meets high standards for quality, ease of use and safety.
Three real-world examples
Three examples illustrate what this can look like in practice:
- WT Series pallet trucks with stand-up operator platform and rear entry were equipped with an additional fork. With three forks, each 3,360 millimetres long, the trucks enable fast and safe collection of nested roll cages.
- TSP Series VNA trucks were equipped with telescopic forks to increase material handling capacity.
- For the WAV Series (Work Assist Vehicle) multifunction vehicles, the Crown team developed a custom load deck that enables doors to be transported safely.
Consistent high quality
Customisations don’t mean compromising on quality. Crown develops and manufactures up to 85 per cent of its equipment components in-house. This gives Crown the flexibility to respond quickly to specific customer needs while maintaining consistently high quality. All trucks, including custom-built models, comply with applicable legal requirements, standards and safety regulations and undergo extensive testing. Every vehicle comes with clear documentation that simplifies training, operation, servicing and future spare parts ordering.
The bottom line
Whether it’s a small adjustment or a complex modification, when standard solutions are not enough, it pays to explore customised options. This transforms material handling equipment into a tool that is perfectly tailored to your operation – without compromising on quality or safety.
When standard solutions reach their limits, Crown is here to help. Share your requirements with us, and together we will develop a customised solution.