Hyder Forklift

Case Study: Revolutionizing Heavy Material Handling with the "TerraLift 2500" Custom Electric Stacker

Industry Challenge:
Businesses handling dense, palletized goods in rugged environments face a critical gap: standard electric stackers fail on uneven terrain, lack sufficient lift capacity for heavy materials (2.5T+), and expose operators to fatigue and safety risks during extended shifts (8+ hours). Industries like Building Materials Supply, Agricultural Feed/Sawmills, and Scrap Metal Recycling struggle with inefficient handling, damaged equipment, and operator strain when moving items like concrete blocks, fertilizer sacks, or metal bales across yards, warehouses with rough floors, or outdoor storage areas.

Customer Profile:
Building Materials Distributor 

• Core Operation: Storing & shipping palletized concrete blocks, bricks, and roofing materials.

• Pain Points:

  • Standard stackers (1.6T capacity) couldn’t lift full pallets of dense products.

  • Small wheels jammed on gravel yard surfaces and uneven warehouse thresholds.

  • Sit-down stackers caused back strain during 10-hour shifts; stand-on models lacked stability.

  • Frequent battery swaps disrupted operations.

Customized Solution: TerraLift 2500 Electric Stacker
Precision-Engineered for Rugged, High-Demand Environments

Implementation at Summit Supply:
Deployed 4 TerraLift 2500 units across their main warehouse and outdoor storage yard. Operators transitioned from sit-down stackers and manual pallet jacks.

Results:

• 30% Productivity Boost: Moving full pallets (vs. partial) reduced handling time.

• Zero Downtime: Batteries lasted entire shifts; no midday swaps.

• 80% Reduction in Tire/Wheel Damage: Large rough-terrain tires overcame debris/gravel.

• Operator Acceptance: 100% preference for stand-on platform + EPS steering ("Feels like driving an SUV!").

• ROI: 14 months via labor savings and reduced equipment repairs.

Why This Spec Fits Key Industries:

1. Building Materials/Construction Suppliers:

   • Needs: Move heavy pallets (blocks, tiles, bags) across muddy yards/uneven warehouses.

   • TerraLift Solves: 2.5T lift + rugged tires + operator protection.

2. Agriculture (Feed Mills, Seed Co-ops):

   • Needs: Handle 1-ton pallets of feed/sacks on dirt floors; all-day operation during harvest.

   • TerraLift Solves: High runtime + stability on organic debris.

3. Recycling/Scrap Yards:

   • Needs: Transport dense bales of metal/paper over debris-strewn terrain.

   • TerraLift Solves: Extreme durability + 2.5T lift capacity.

Customer Testimonial:

"Before the TerraLift, we split pallets or used forklifts for heavy loads – both were slow and expensive. Now, we move full 2.5T pallets effortlessly across our entire facility, rain or shine. Our operators love the comfort, and maintenance costs plummeted."
- Carlos M., Warehouse Manager,

Conclusion:
The TerraLift 2500 isn’t just a stacker – it’s a rugged, high-capacity material handling partner engineered for industries where terrain, weight, and endurance are non-negotiable. By combining industrial-grade lifting (2.5T @ 2m), true rough-terrain capability (450mm tires), and operator-centric design (stand-on platform + EPS), it solves core challenges in building supplies, agriculture, recycling, and similar sectors. Customization isn’t optional here – it’s essential for heavy-duty realism.

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