January 4, 2018
The New S-Series is Here
CLARK MATERIAL HANDLING COMPANY UNVEILS THE NEW “S-SERIES” LINE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION LIFT TRUCKS
Model Highlights
• SMART STRONG SAFE design elements
• Full capacity range in both pneumatic and cushion configurations
• Enhanced operators compartment featuring a 5” LCD information center
• Powerful force-cooled wet disc brakes
• Speed limiting technology equipped
• Proven CLARK uprights and steer axles
• Powered by FORD 2.5L LPG engine / 2.7L Isuzu T4F Diesel engine
• Available factory installed telematic reporting package
• Two year / Two-thousand-hour basic truck warranty
• Five year / Five-thousand-hour major component warranty
January 2, 2018 – Lexington, KY. – CLARK Material Handling Company, one of the world’s premier
material handling companies, today introduced the new S- SERIES forklift trucks, the latest
advancement of its “heart of the line” family of internal combustion trucks. The S-SERIES is
a “clean sheet” design initiative featuring collaboration among Engineering, Sales &
Marketing and end users across North America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
The S-SERIES is the culmination of 3 years of global design input, prototyping and rigorous field
testing. Produced in both LPG, dual fuel and diesel configurations the S-SERIES platform is
designed for use in all major global markets.
The S-SERIES features SMART STRONG SAFE design elements. SMART design elements
include interactive dash, interactive on-board diagnostics, engine/powertrain protection
monitoring, built in service tool, on-board reporting of operator controlled functions. STRONG
design elements include force-cooled wet disc brakes standard, fully welded heavy gauge frame,
nested I-beam upright, six- roller carriage, external side-thrust rollers, stamped steel hood and
side panels. SAFE design elements include automatically applied parking brake, speed limit control,
increased visibility from the operator compartment, optional rear-view camera, operator
restraint system including high visibility orange seat belt, standard CLARK OPS (Operator
Presence System) syste and a design that that optimizes the center of gravity to maximize truck stability.
Dennis Lawrence, President and CEO of CLARK commented on the importance of the S-SERIES launch to
the North American market, “CLARK has and always will lead the industry with innovative ideas and
concepts in the forklifts we design. The elements of the S-SERIES design ensure that our
products remain at the cutting edge of technology. I am very proud of the work our engineering
team has done.”
Chuck Moratz, CLARK’s Senior Vice President of Global Engineering shared his thoughts on the
S-SERIES family, “S-SERIES development started 3 years ago with a clean-sheet design focused on
enhancing the experience of the operator that spends his or her working hours operating a lift
truck. With low brake pedal efforts, convenient hood mounted levers, reduced noise and vibration,
easy on-off access and many other operator-focused details, the feedback from operators at field
test sites is the S-SERIES is the truck they want to drive.”
Like all new equipment products in the CLARK system, the S-SERIES is fully supported
in the PartsPRO Plus service support program, CLARK technical publications including
operator, service and parts manuals, and through CLARK aftermarket parts.
For more information on the CLARK S-SERIES please contact your local CLARK Dealer or visit us on
the web at www.clarkmhc.com.
About CLARK Material Handling Company
CLARK Material Handling Company has been an industry leader since its production of the first gasoline powered material handling truck in 1917. CLARK has over 550 locations worldwide with dealer representation in more than 80 countries. A full range of I.C. and Electric trucks for diverse applications are available in the CLARK product line. For more information about CLARK, CLARK products and job opportunities at CLARK, please visit: www.clarkmhc.com
