The TX30 and TX40 Nissan forklifts.

Nissan Forklift has introduced the newest member of the Platinum line of forklifts - the next generation of three-wheel electric forklifts, the TX Platinum series.

The TX series forklifts, available in 3,000lb (1361kg), 3,500lb (1588kg) and 4,000lb (1814kg) capacities, feature a 100 per cent AC-powered system.

Brushless, dual-drive motors and hydraulic pump motors reduce the number of serviceable parts while regenerative braking, automatic deceleration and on-demand power steering promote energy efficiency, Nissan said in a statement.

Sales for Nissan's SPN series centre control pallet truck and SGN 200 tow tractor, which were launched to the market in July, were doing "very well", according to Nissan marketing manager Dixie Connor.