FD35‑RTL
Rough Terrain Forklifts
Rated load capacity: 3,500 kg
Maximum lift height:3,000 mm
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At a busy recycling facility, FD35-RT rough terrain forklifts are deployed as part of a broader safety upgrade program aimed at reducing collision risks during daily scrap and waste handling. The machines move materials across congested yard areas while giving operators better visibility of surrounding foot traffic and equipment.
With a 3.5 ton capacity, solid tires and an enhanced visibility package, the forklifts help the facility improve day-to-day safety without slowing down the pace of sorting, stacking and loading operations.
The customer operates a recycling facility that processes mixed scrap metal and waste materials, with multiple forklifts and telehandlers moving continuously between intake, sorting and loading zones.
The site includes narrow aisles between sorting bins, active pedestrian walkways for staff, and loading bays where trucks arrive throughout the day. High material turnover means several machines often operate in close proximity within the same work areas.
Frequent close-quarters operation between forklifts, pedestrians and stationary equipment created ongoing collision risk, particularly around blind corners near sorting bins.
Dust and debris common in recycling yards reduced operator visibility during certain periods of the day, making it harder to spot pedestrians or other machines at a distance.
Reversing maneuvers in tight loading areas were identified as a recurring safety concern, especially when multiple machines were active simultaneously.
The facility needed a practical way to improve visibility and awareness without disrupting existing workflows or requiring a complete equipment replacement.
HAMAC supplied two FD35-RT rough terrain forklifts fitted with an enhanced visibility package, including wide-angle mirrors, additional work lights and improved cab sightlines, to support safer operation in the recycling yard.
The FD35-RT's 3.5 ton capacity and solid tire design suit the yard's uneven surfaces and frequent loading cycles, while the added visibility features help operators maintain better awareness of their surroundings during routine tasks.
During intake operations, the forklifts move incoming scrap from receiving areas to sorting bins, with operators using the improved mirror positioning to monitor blind spots near bin corners.
In the sorting zone, the machines navigate narrow aisles between stockpiles, where the enhanced visibility package helps operators spot pedestrians or other equipment before executing turns.
At the loading bay, forklifts position sorted materials for truck loading, with additional work lights supporting clearer visibility during early morning and late afternoon shifts.
The forklifts also support routine yard housekeeping, moving empty containers and pallets between zones while maintaining consistent visibility standards throughout each shift.
Operators complete a visibility and mirror check as part of their pre-shift inspection, confirming that all sightlines are clear and adjusted correctly for the day's tasks.
The facility has established designated pedestrian pathways separate from forklift travel routes, reducing the chance of unexpected close encounters in congested areas.
Reversing procedures now include mandatory horn signals and reduced speed limits near sorting bins, reinforced through the improved rear visibility provided by the upgraded mirror setup.
Following the safety upgrade, the recycling facility reports improved operator confidence when navigating congested areas and reversing near stockpiles.
The enhanced visibility features help reduce near-miss incidents around blind corners and loading zones, supporting a safer daily operation without slowing material flow.
The combination of rugged handling capability and improved sightlines makes the FD35-RT a practical solution for recycling facilities looking to strengthen safety practices across their yard operations.
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