Crown Equipment Corp. announced the availability of the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker. With innovative design features, such as the industry’s first mid-platform window and industry-leading lift and lower speeds, the truck enhances operator safety while making order picking easier and more efficient, the company says. This new series provides exceptional views even when fully elevated, which enhances visibility and boosts operator confidence and productivity, it adds. The mid-platform window is centered between operator controls and provides a view of the floor below when the platform is raised. The truck features a large upper window, offering a wide view of pedestrians, objects and other equipment, and openings in the center and on each side of the floorboard to provide a clear view directly below. There is an optional large panoramic window above the operator that provides clear sightlines to pick locations and overhead obstructions, resulting in all-around visibility for the operator. “Every element of the Crown SP 1500 Series is designed to work together with the operator to optimize the order picking process,” said Chris Grote, senior product manager at Crown, in a statement. “By enabling seamless interaction between operator and lift truck, the lift truck’s design helps boost safety, efficiency and productivity. We do this by providing unmatched visibility at height, industry-leading lift and lower speeds, and intuitive blending of truck functions within a customizable, operator-centric, compartment we call Op-Zone.” The Op-Zone can be customized to best fit individual operator preferences and application requirements. The newly designed ergonomic controls allow for seamless blending of truck functions, it notes. 

Crown Equipment Corp. 44 South Washington St., New Bremen, Ohio 45869; 419/629-2311; www.crown.com