Viewing Grant Proposal: Pro-Tech Group-Apparatus and Method for Handling Cargo

A significant amount of diesel fuel is consumed in off-highway equipment, thus a significant savings opportunity exists. Advanced Power Systems Research Center in partnership with Roush Industries propose to reduce the fuel consumption of a telehandler handler loader through hybridization and electrification of the hydraulic lift system and propulsion functions by a minimum of 20%. The vehicle selected is a GEHL RS5-19 which currently uses a resolute 200 hp in-line six-cylinder 6.7L diesel engine driving both a hydraulic pump and through a 4-speed step gear transmission, the vehicle propulsion. The vehicle has a usable lift capacity of 8,000 lb. This is a series of Carry-Lift’s that Roush produces for world-wide applications. The proposed plan is to develop and integrate a series-based hybrid system with a direct drive to the axles and to the hydraulic pump utilizing Roush’s axles and other components.

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