The SHR 5500 Series combines the maneuverability advantages of a straddle stacker with the application flexibility of a counterbalanced stacker. The SHR 5500’s AC traction system, heavy-duty mast, and pantograph reach mechanism work together to deliver more efficient load handling and positioning. Electronic power steering decreases the amount of physical effort needed to maneuver loads, thus reducing operator fatigue. A brake override feature allows operators to raise the handle to a near-vertical position to move the truck in extremely confined spaces.