Hyster Co introduces the Invitation to Compare II (ITC II) reach truck challenge. With events scheduled across North America through November 2007, ITC II lets dealers and customers experience live, side-by-side comparisons of AC-powered reach trucks from Hyster, Crown, and Raymond.

ITC II offers a first-hand look at three leading narrow-aisle electric reach trucks, used primarily in warehouse and distribution facilities. Attendees get a sense of how each of the trucks really measures up in categories including speed, energy consumption, ergonomics, and overall value.

As the tests are performed, participants in the audience use a Reach Truck Value Index Worksheet to evaluate the three based on productivity, uptime, and value characteristics. The worksheet also includes weighting factors, enabling participants to base the comparison on what is important to their warehouse operation.

For more information, including a schedule of upcoming events, visit http://hysteramericas.com/about/ITC2.asp.