Newsletter #406 (View other news stories)
New pallet solution from Toyota
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Thursday, 16 Apr 2009
 Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a new range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers. |
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Forklift supplier Toyota Material Handling Australia has launched a new range of pedestrian electric-powered pallet trucks and stackers.
The new range of BT Levio electric-powered pallet trucks has five model choices, with payloads ranging from 1.4 to 2.5 tonnes.
The company has also launched a new eight-model BT Staxio range of electric-powered stackers, with a payload range of 0.8 to 1.4 tonnes.
The first BT Levio models have arrived in Australia from Sweden, with the first BT Staxio models expected in the second quarter of this year.
A new range of BT Reflex Series reach trucks is also due for launch this quarter.
According to TMHA national product manager, electric products, Stuart Warren, the three new product ranges represent 70% of the total electric forklift market in Australia.
"The key development objectives for these machines were: safety, durability, reliability and ease of operation. The acceleration, maximum speed, braking characteristics and tortoise speed function can be programmed to suit individual operators."
Each machine has PIN-code start up, so it can assume the appropriate setting for each operator and prevent use by untrained personnel.
"The reliability and durability of both the pallet trucks and stackers have been enhanced through design improvements and the introduction of AC technology to reduce maintenance costs and extend shift life from batteries," says Warren.
He notes that other improvements include the use of electrical connectors to prevent the intermittent faults sometimes created by deteriorating connections in wiring.
"Also included are quick-release hydraulic connections on all hydraulic hoses - to reduce the time it takes for service technicians to service the equipment and carry out repairs," he adds.
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