The elevated work platforms (EWPs) are
currently part of the demonstration fleet at
major TMHA branches and will go on sale in
August.
TMHA national brand manager Bob Walmsley
said the new range of EWPs were originally
planned as an extension to TMHA’s rental fleet
to enhance its goal of being a true ‘one-stop
shop’ equipment provider.
“It was originally about broadening our rental
product offering and responding to demands
from our customers,” Mr Walmsley said.
“However, at the early stage of preparing our
business plan we also saw real potential for
these EWPs in our retail material handling
equipment range as well. Introducing another
complementary product like this really delivers
on our philosophy of providing a ‘solution for
every pallet’.”
The chosen EWPs are made by Italian
company Bravi Platforms – the first non-Toyota
product to be offered by TMHA. TMHA has
an exclusive distributor agreement with Bravi
and will be the sole importer into Australia
providing full support for the product, including
maintenance contracts.
“The decision to introduce these Bravi products
here was made by TMHA senior management
to meet the needs of the local market,” Mr
Walmsley said. Bravi currently supplies
equipment to some Toyota dealers in Europe.
The Bravi EWPs were subjected to an
extensive research and testing process
to ensure they were up to Toyota’s high
standards.
“We wouldn’t offer a product we weren’t 100
per cent confident in, so we put the Bravi
units through an extensive 12-month internal
evaluation process to ensure they were up
to Toyota’s industry-leading standards while
being well suited to local applications,” Mr
Walmsley said.
TMHA is distributing all six models of Bravi
platforms and expects the three most popular
will be the Sprint, with a 90kg material load
capacity and maximum platform height of
3,350mm; the Leonardo HD, with 180kg
platform capacity and platform height of
2,900mm; and the Lui 460, featuring a 280kg
platform capacity and maximum platform
height of 4,620mm.
The Bravi Sprint is expected to be the volume
seller and is aimed at large retailers who need
a fast and agile EWP solution in warehouses
and on the shop floor. TMHA also expects the
Sprint to appeal to commercial maintenance
and building management operations for tasks
including window cleaning, ceiling repairs and
replacing light globes.
Mr Walmsley said the Bravi sprint has a
number of unique features that set it apart from
other products currently available.
“Unlike its competitors it has a single mast
which is operated via an integral hydraulic
cylinder. This removes the need for chains and
linkages with fewer moving parts and no need
for regular lubrication and maintenance.
“Another unique feature of the Sprint is that its
load platform can be raised or lowered by the
operator via an electric motor. This adjustment
has to be done manually on competitors’
similar products, which means taking the load
off the platform before manually tilting and
adjusting it – that’s a huge inconvenience when
you’re in an elevated position,” Mr Walmsley
said.
At TMHA’s request Bravi made a number of
other changes to the standard specification to
suit the local market. These include a safety
feature that cuts the hydraulic lifting system
if the interlocking gate is not closed correctly,
operator platform service lock, and a recess
added to the cover to enable it to be used for
storage.
Other features of the Bravi Sprint include a
high capacity, maintenance-free battery that
can provide up to 30km travel with a single
charge and six monthly service intervals.
TMHA expands product
range with new elevated
work platforms
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has broadened its extensive material handling
product range by introducing a new range of versatile elevated work platforms.
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