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Engineering the perfect blend of performance,
reliability and durability was the driving force behind
the 5SDK range of Toyota Huski skid steer loaders.
Developed and tested in Australia, the Huski 5SDK
features strength, maneuverability, and driver comfort,
all backed by Toyota’s trusted reputation for delivering
quality equipment and professional after sales support.
Available in operating loads from 320kg – 900kg,
you can be assured that there’s a Huski model
guaranteed to put you at the head of the pack.
4SDK4
320kg
5SDK5
430kg
5SDK8
650kg
5SDK9
730kg
5SDK10
820kg
5SDK11
900kg
T O P D O G I N T H E D I R T
Performance, reliability anddurability
also comes standardwitheveryHuski.
Option of fully sealed
and pressureised
air conditioned cabin
Self-leveling
system as standard
(can be isolated)
External
pre cleaner
Suspension seat
Heavy duty
HST motors
Low effort hydraulic
pilot control levers
Option of
ISO or H pattern
hand controls
Shock resistant lift
and dump cylinders
Small
tail swing
Low noise
levels
Low effort
foot pedals
55º departure
angle
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Toyota forklift challenge raises
safety awareness
The final of the Toyota Forklift Challenge at Perth’s Market City saw 10 of the market’s
best forklift operators represent their respective companies and compete for prizes
while helping to raise awareness of workplace safety.
Held on 16 October, the 10 finalists navigated
a course designed to simulate a range of
activities typical of a forklift driver’s normal
working day. The contestants were awarded
points for demonstrating safe forklift driving
techniques while negotiating the course,
rather than just how quickly they could
complete it.
The final was won by Kirstie Downie from WA
Crates - the first female entrant in the Toyota
Forklift Challenge which is now in its second
year.
Ms Downie received a $500 Coles/Myer gift
card for taking first place. Second placing and
a $250 gift card went to Charles Spargo of
Bullfrog International, while third-placegetter
Taylor Grant from Etherington took home a
$100 gift card.
“Safety is our number one priority and it’s
pleasing to see the keen interest from the
audience and participants in this event,” said
Perth Market Authority CEO Stephen Ward.
“I’d like to congratulate the winners; it’s a
great achievement to be crowned Market
City’s best forklift driver for 2015.”
Toyota Material Handling Australia WA branch
manager Lance Cross said the second
edition of the challenge was a great success
and proved to be an enjoyable way to get the
workplace safety message across where it
really counts.
“Initiatives like the Toyota Forklift Challenge
are a practical way to get all the drivers
thinking about workplace safety, not just the
10 finalists,” Mr Cross said.
“All the tenants and staff here at Perth Market
City have really embraced the event. We put
on a sausage sizzle and hundreds of staff
came down to have a look and cheer on their
respective teammates.”
Toyota Forklift Challenge finalists used the
Toyota 8-Series 8FG18 counterbalance
forklift during the competition.
The design and safety features of Toyota’s
versatile 8-Series include Automatic Fork
Levelling Control to level the forks during
loading, ergonomically designed controls
and smooth, quiet operation from the Toyota
engine.
Select 8-Series forklift models also feature
Toyota’s exclusive System of Active Stability
comprising the advanced Active Swing Lock
Cylinder, which can help improve forklift
stability and assist in reducing the potential
for lateral tip-overs.
Toyota Forklift Challenge entrants registered
by completing a questionnaire regarding
safe forklift driving habits, with the top 10
respondents going through to compete in the
final.
Both the questionnaire and practical round
were overseen and judged by workplace
training course provider TCE Training.
