Crown Remanufactured Control Handle 5700 Freezer – CR140750-020R

Crown engineers the CR140750-020 control handle as the primary operator interface on its 5700-series reach trucks, combining travel, lift, tilt, and auxiliary hydraulic switches into a single multi-function grip so the operator can run the truck without moving a hand between separate levers. Inside the housing, a set of switches and potentiometers converts each finger and thumb movement into the electrical signals the truck's controller reads to manage motor and hydraulic output.

This example is built to the 5700 freezer specification, a cold storage variant designed to keep switch contacts and seals working reliably in sub-freezing temperatures where standard plastics and lubricants can stiffen or crack. It also carries the long harness configuration, matched to 5700 trucks where the handle sits farther from the control panel and needs the extra cable run to reach it.

The unit is remanufactured on an exchange basis rather than sold new, with the internal switches, potentiometers, and housing restored to working specification so operators get the same control feel as a new handle at a lower cost. At 2.5 pounds, it is a lightweight assembly built for repeated daily handling. A worn control handle typically shows up as sticky switches, inconsistent speed response, or a handle that no longer returns to neutral cleanly, symptoms that point to replacing the unit rather than chasing wiring faults elsewhere in the truck.