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Toyota introduces latest
8-Series forklift
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has released its
newest addition to the 8-Series forklift range, the three-wheeled
counterbalance battery-electric Toyota 8FBE.
The smallest counterbalance forklift in the Toyota
range, the compact Toyota 8FBE has been introduced
to meet the needs of customers who demand excellent
manoeuvrability and efficiency and the highest safety
standards.
The new Toyota 8FBE replaces the market-leading
Toyota 7FBE and brings with it a number of key safety
and operational features to make it safer, more efficient
and more durable.
Improvements made to the System of Active Stability
(SAS) include new Automatic Vehicle-Speed Control and
Automatic Turn-Speed Control.
Automatic Vehicle-Speed Control manages the forklift’s
speed, acceleration and deceleration according to
lift height and load weight, assisting with stability in
transporting loads and preventing lost loads.
Automatic Turn-Speed Control regulates the forklift’s
turning speed according to lift height and weight as well
as desired turning radius, providing stable turning and
reducing the chance of a vehicle tip-over.
These all-new features join an already impressive list
of standard safety and stability technology, including
active mast front-tilt angle, active mast tilt speed control,
automatic fork-levelling control and active steering
synchroniser.
New motors and controllers in the Toyota 8FBE increase
operating time by an outstanding 20 per cent in standard
mode compared with the Toyota 7FBE*.
The Toyota 8FBE is water resistant equivalent to IPX4,
allowing it to comfortably function outdoors without
the risk of damage from splashing water. The ability to
operate the Toyota 8FBE outdoors makes it one of the
most versatile forklifts on the market.
TMHA national sales and product manager Dean
Watson said the new 8FBE forklift suits a wide range of
applications.
“Toyota has strategically designed the new 8FBE to be
one of our most versatile forklifts yet. Our engineers have
worked hard to ensure the latest addition to the 8-Series
line-up lives up to the high standard set by the 7FBE,
a long-time favourite of many of our customers,” Mr
Watson said.
“Our slogan for this model is ‘Stronger for longer,
inside and out’, which sums it up well. With this model
companies are able to take the 8FBE to more places,
and put it to work all day without worrying if it gets a bit
wet, or having to swap batteries mid-shift.
“As the smallest counterbalance forklift in our range
it packs quite a punch in all aspects of operation, and
we’re very excited to see how it performs in the market,”
Mr Watson said.
The three-wheeled design boasts the same lateral
stability as its four-wheeled counterparts, while the
double rear tyres provide stable travel, turning and load
handling as well as greater rated load capacity at high
mast heights.
Ergonomic improvements include a large assist grip with
a low and wide step for easy access.
An Operator Restraint System (ORS) Seat is standard,
with 150mm of forward and backward adjustability for a
comfortable operating posture.
A lattice-designed overhead guard provides excellent
upward visibility, and optimal mast width and hose layout
ensure unobstructed forward visibility. A small-diameter
steering wheel and strategically placed display provide
improved visibility of the fork tips.
An optional rear assist grip offers comfortable operation
in reverse and the integrated horn button allows the
operator to easily alert pedestrians of the forklift’s
presence. An optional rear-facing blue light is also
available as a visual hazard warning.
A new optional shock sensor detects collision impact
to the forklift and warns the operator by visual indicator
and sound. Warnings are only able to be cleared by a
manager, helping to prevent overly harsh operation.
For multi-operator uses, an optional PIN-code entry
system prevents use by unauthorised persons and also
allows keyless operation and registration of preferred
settings for different operators.
*Comparison of operating times on Toyota operating cycle for 8FBE against 7FBE 1.5 tonne forklift models with same battery capacity. Assumes the forklift is
operated in 55% of total working hours.
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