The new FLM 25 from Palfinger offers comfort and safety – along with easy maintenance, the manufacturer says. Also with high performance and an optimized design, the new center-seat rider forklift aims to score points.
“Comfort is not a luxury, but a prerequisite for safe and efficient handling,” says Gerhard Auer, Product Line Leader Special Lifting Solutions at Palfinger, and adds: “With its unique center-seat concept, the FLM 25 meets a central customer need: to enable the operator to work without impediment and at the same time ensure maximum safety on the construction site.”
The FLM 25 offers a centered and elevated seating position at 1.44 meters – for a 360° all-around view. Externally mounted hydraulic lines are said to provide an unobstructed view through the mast. For weather
protection a wide roof is supposed to provide; the spacious cabin offers corresponding legroom, according to the manufacturer.
All control elements are designed for intuitive operation – this is intended to help increase efficiency and counter potential driver fatigue.
Maneuvering in tight spaces
The FLM 25 is said to offer a maximum lifting capacity of 2,500 kilograms with a tare weight of under 2,000 kilograms. Thanks to its optimized design, the FLM 25 is also suitable for rough terrain, on steep slopes as well as on narrow roads and in confined areas.
Additionally, the steering angle of 180 degrees provides high maneuverability in the smallest space and enables deliveries even on narrow roads or driveways.
Telescopic forks are intended to allow unloading goods from the second row of a
truck. The maneuvering of long loads even with limited space is facilitated by the 4-way function, according to the information. Via floor control, the rider forklift can be safely and efficiently steered from the ground when loading and unloading from a truck.
“The new FL-series is of great strategic value to us. Thanks to its modular design, it meets the diverse requirements of industries such as transport and logistics, construction, infrastructure and many more. With the FLM 25 we continue our commitment to offering intelligent comprehensive solutions for every challenge our customers face,” explains Andreas Hille, SVP Global Product Line Management and R&D at Palfinger.
Simplified maintenance
Both the side-seat (FLS) and the center-seat models (FLM) of the FL-series are said to provide easy access to maintenance points, thus
simplifying daily inspections and maintenance work.
Also available as an electric variant
All models are available with a diesel drive or as a fully electric variant – the latter is suitable for quiet and low-emission operation in urban areas and for nighttime deliveries, and is said to have a low tare weight.
For the FL-series Palfinger cites a maximum system output of up to 26.3 kW. The series enables fleet managers to capture data in real time with the digital tool Connected plus+.
Another model planned
The FLM 25 is now available for order in the EMEA region. The FL-series is said to continue growing. At the end of 2025, a lighter variant with a smaller mast, developed for applications in the beverage and retail sectors, will follow with
