Toyota 8FBN series electric forklifts

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched its 8FBN range of four-wheel, counter-balance, battery electric forklifts.

The 8FBN series consists of five models, ranging from 1.5 to 3 tonne rated capacity at 500 mm load centres, with a choice of masts, hydraulic controls and attachments.

Features such as pedal-stroke regenerative braking increase times between charges and Toyota claims the range also offers improved safety and environmental performance, reduced operator fatigue and increased durability.

The range includes an AC power system and improved equipment layout, as well as more efficient motors and controllers. The company claims these changes give around a 5% improvement in operating times over the 7FB models.

8FBN series forklifts include automatic turn-speed control which combines lift-height and load-weight-sensing along with turn-speed control to automatically limit the forklift’s speed when turning. Vehicle speed, acceleration and deceleration are limited at high lift heights, according to the load carried.

Further options include a height selector, joystick controls, shock sensor, corrosion protection pack and a cold storage pack for operating at -45°C. Toyota also offers the choice of roll-in-roll-out or fork pockets at the bottom of the battery case for a side-out battery that can be used for multishift application.

The active-mast function controller includes rear tilt levelling and an active steering synchroniser.

Water resistance to IPX4 rating and zero emissions, including a design free of hexavalent chrome, mean the range is suitable for a variety of uses and may challenge some engine truck applications.