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Toyota Material Handling
AUTUMN 2014
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Market leaderToyota Material Handling Australia
(TMHA) has launched a comprehensive new range of
counter-balance internal-combustion forklifts from
3.5 to 8 tonne payload.
The launch of the new 8-Series models means Toyota’s
industry-leading forklift safety and ergonomic features are
offered with all its internal-combustion forklifts, from 1 through
to 8 tonne capacity.
Improvements have also been made in fuel and work efficiency,
reduced emissions, durability and reliability, operability and
operator comfort, and visibility from the operator’s seat.
The new 8-Series range now includes 3500kg to 8000kg
pneumatic-tyre models with the choice of LPG, dual-fuel or
diesel, as well as a compact cushion-tyre range of LPG-fuel
models with 3500kg to 7000kg capacities.
Highlights of the range include a new 65kW electronic fuel
injection-equipped 3.7-litre LPG engine offering fuel savings of
up to 20 per cent compared with the superseded model.
TMHA national sales and Toyota product manager Jim
Lobow said the new forklift models suit a range of indoor and
outdoor applications, including the paper, timber and concrete
industries, as well as large distribution centres.
“Key safety features on the new, larger 8-Series models begin
with Toyota’s exclusive System of Active Stability,” he said.
“It helps reduce the likelihood of lateral or longitudinal roll
overs, and works in conjunction with Toyota’s Active Mast
Controller Function – which automatically matches lift height
and load weight to help prevent dropped loads or tip-overs.
“In addition, the new 8-Series range has a vehicle travel-speed
control system as standard equipment.”
Mr Lobow said Toyota has developed three new fuel-saving
features – a load-sensing power-steering system to reduce
power demand on the engine, an Economy or Eco mode
to optimise the performance curve of the engine to work
conditions, and a programmable Auto Engine Off feature on the
LPG Dual Fuel engine models.
“Toyota has also reinforced its core strengths of quality,
durability and reliability, further improving up-time,” he said.
“It has redesigned the chassis and introduced fully stamped
steel plate construction, while significantly reducing the use of
cosmetic plastic.
“Critical controllers and relays are protected in a steel box and
water-resistant connectors are used throughout.”
he rear combination lamps are long-life/low power use LED
type, and mounted high on the overhead guard for protection.
“Reliability has been optimised with a 55 per cent increase
in engine radiator size and by adopting an external hydraulic
cooler.”
Ergonomic improvements in the new 8-Series models include
increased floor space, a larger step, a curvilinear overhead
guard post shape and a smaller-diameter steering wheel.
The steering system now has an active synchroniser, so the
angle of the steering wheel always corresponds to the angle of
the steered rear wheels.
Toyota launches new
8-Series large forklifts
Whatever your needs or
whatever your budget,
we’ve got a forklift for you.
Our forklifts are now in a class of their own.
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