Toyota Material Handling Australia 8-Series forklifts

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched a range of counter-balance internal combustion forklifts from 3.5 to 8-tonne payload. The 8-Series models include Toyota’s forklift safety and ergonomic features.

The range includes 3500 to 8000 kg 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 3500 to 7000 kg capacities. All 8-Series models have a 65 kW electronic fuel-injection-equipped 3.7 L LPG engine which is claimed to offer fuel savings of up to 20% compared with the superseded model.

The models suit a range of indoor and outdoor applications, including the paper, timber and concrete industries, as well as large distribution centres. Toyota’s System of Active Stability helps to reduce the likelihood of lateral or longitudinal rollovers, and works in conjunction with the company’s Active Mast Controller Function, which automatically matches lift height and load weight to help prevent dropped loads or tip overs.

The range includes a vehicle travel-speed control system as standard. Three fuel-saving features have been added: 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 models.

Critical controllers and relays are protected in a steel box and water-resistant connectors are used throughout. The rear combination lamps are long-life/low-power-use LED type, and mounted high on the overhead guard for protection.