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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2016
The smallest counterbalance forklift in the
Toyota range, the compact Toyota 8FBE
replaces the Toyota 7FBE and brings key
safety and operational features.
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 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 tip-over.
Standard safety and stability technology
includes active mast front-tilt angle and
tilt speed control, automatic fork-levelling
control and active steering synchroniser.
Toyota introduces latest 8-Series forklift
New motors and controllers in the
Toyota 8FBE increase operating
time by 20% in standard mode
compared with the Toyota 7FBE*.
(*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.) The Toyota 8FBE is water
resistant equivalent to IPX4,
allowing it to function outdoors.
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 plus 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. A new
optional shock sensor detects collision
impact to the forklift and warns the
operator by visual indicator and sound.
Contact: 1800 425 438 or visit website:
www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has released the three-wheeled
counterbalance battery-electric Toyota 8FBE to its 8-Series forklift range.
The compact Toyota 8FBE brings key safety features
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