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- 15 Jun 2006 ( #264 )
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The Toyota Traigo forklifts.
The Toyota Traigo forklifts.
Traigo the latest electric Toyota
BRUSSELS, Belgium

Toyota Industrial Equipment Europe has added a three-wheel, 24-volt Traigo to its range of electric counterbalanced forklifts.

Made in Europe, for Europe, the forklift comes in lifting capacities of one tonne, 1.3 tonnes and 1.5 tonnes.

Like other electric counterbalanced forklifts in Europe, the Traigo has the "three key Toyota technologies": the system of active stability, AC² power system and the operator total care package.

Century Yuasa adds to chargers
BRISBANE, Australia

Century Yuasa Batteries Pty Ltd has added a new generation of battery chargers to its Performance Chargers range, claiming the chargers can save on annual operating costs.

Century Yuasa emerged from receivership in December 2004 after repaying AUD30 million (USD22.19 million) to creditors, including AUD18 million (USD13.31 million) to St George Bank (Forkliftaction.com News #165).

The company, formed in 1988, is headquartered in Brisbane, where two plants supply automotive and industrial customers through a distribution network in Oceania.
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Heavy duty reach stackers – lifting capacity from 85 to 180 tons.
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