Beef City gets a lift from Toyota Materials Handling

One of the largest feedlots in Australia is getting a lift thanks to Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA). Beef City feedlot, owned by JBS Australia, recently commissioned 18 new pieces from TMHA’s forklift range on long-term hire from the company’s Brisbane branch.

With a staff of 950, a feedlot, meat processing facilities for 260,000 head per year, a farm and more than 26,000 cattle in the feedlot at any one time, Beef City definitely has a need for quality materials handling machinery.

The handover of 18 new pieces of Toyota Material Handling equipment at Beef City.

The new complement of forklifts includes three Toyota internal combustion forklifts, one Toyota electric three-wheel forklift, two Toyota electric reach trucks, two Raymond reach trucks, three BT hand-pallet jacks and six Raymond pallet trucks, both walkie and ride-on.

Beef City General Manager Justin McCormick said the company selected Toyota as it is the best brand available to suit its business needs.

“They are the best forklifts on the market and the service from Toyota’s Brisbane office has been first class,” McCormick said.

“The relationship with Toyota has grown with support from TMHA Queensland Major Accounts Manager Martin Gross and the Brisbane office being on hand 24/7 when required.”

The internal combustion Toyota forklifts are used in the Beef City feedlot main yard, rendering section and maintenance lifts. Four of the battery electric machines are used for cold-room operations and are set up to service-racking profiles.