Hangcha says it unveiled its LINGTRA autonomous forklift series at CeMAT ASIA in Shanghai on 3 November 2026. Its announcement describes five vehicle types for different handling tasks and a separate visual tool for setting up workflows. For buyers exploring automation, the practical next step is to identify which movements, loads and site interfaces the proposed system must support.
What the company presented
The manufacturer identifies three-wheel and four-wheel counterbalance vehicles, a reach truck, a mini pallet stacker and a mini pallet truck. It lists a nominal range of 1.6–2.0 tonnes for the three-wheel counterbalance type and 3.0–3.8 tonnes for the four-wheel type. The announcement describes the reach truck as intended for high-bay storage, while the smaller stacker and pallet truck are aimed at handling and transfers in constrained spaces.
These are manufacturer-published ranges for vehicle types, not a load chart for a specified truck. Ask for the complete model designation, permitted load centre, lift height and residual capacity for the actual attachment and operating conditions. The release does not establish availability or delivery terms in every market.
Workflow configuration and site planning
Hangcha also introduced TransEasy, which it describes as a task configuration tool with seven template types and a visual editor for building and reusing workflows. The announcement does not provide a full list of integrations or implementation responsibilities. Buyers should ask the supplier to map the proposed routes and handoffs before relying on a demonstration.
Document pallet dimensions and condition, rack and aisle clearances, pickup and drop-off points, shift patterns and traffic shared with people or manually operated equipment. If a route involves doors, lifts or a warehouse management system, ask who supplies each interface and who tests the complete workflow. Use the model comparison brief and supplier directory to structure a comparable request.
Questions for the supplier
- Which specific vehicle and load chart match each pallet and lift height?
- What site survey, traffic controls, commissioning and staff training are included?
- Which interfaces, support arrangements, spare parts and delivery commitments are covered in the quote?
Evidence boundary
The vehicle descriptions, advertised ranges and workflow tool are attributed to Hangcha's 3 November announcement. ForkliftIQ has not independently tested the vehicles, verified their performance or assessed a customer site. The exhibition runs 3–6 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre; Hangcha identifies its stand as W5-A1. The image is a generic AI-generated editorial illustration, not a photograph of a LINGTRA truck or the exhibition.
Manufacturer source reviewed · Hangcha Official · 2026-11-03:
https://www.hcforklift.com/talk/detail/565