 A photo of the 8 Series forklift from a Toyota catalogue for China. |
After months of rumours,
Forkliftaction.com News understands Toyota will be introducing its 8 Series forklift this month.
A Toyota Industries Corp (TICO) spokesperson told
Forkliftaction.com News the forklift was slated for domestic release on August 28 and early September for non-Japanese markets.
North American and European markets were not included in the September release. He said the date for their release could not yet be disclosed.
The 8 Series manufactured at Toyota's Takahama plant in Aichi prefecture, surpassed the 7 Series on four points, the spokesperson said.
"It has enhanced safety technology, better ergonomics, reduced total life cycle cost and is of better quality."
Following on from the 7 Series, the 8 Series had "the system of active stability and enhanced safety technology through "electric hydraulic control".
Operators would find wider footspace, a smaller steering wheel diameter and easier cabin accessibility.
He said the new forklift series was more durable because it had less plastic parts than the 7 Series.