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- 9 Jan 2014 ( #649 )
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Toyota says its 8-Series small capacity diesel forklifts are designed to meet and exceed the performance demands of tough workplace environments.
Toyota says its 8-Series small capacity diesel forklifts are designed to meet and exceed the performance demands of tough workplace environments.
Toyota expands 8-Series
Columbus, IN, United States

Toyota Material Handling USA Inc (TMHU) has expanded its 8-Series forklift line with a new 3,000-6,500 lb. (1,360-2,948 kg) capacity diesel series powered by the Toyota 1ZS engine.
The manufacturer says the new trucks offer "significant advancements in durability, ergonomics, productivity and fuel efficiency" while meeting federal EPA Tier 4 Final diesel engine standards.
With the latest additions, Toyota's diesel pneumatic line now provides 3,000-17,500 lb. ( (1,360-7,938 kg) capacity models that meet EPA Tier 4 Final regulations.

Balkancar Record develops a first
Sofia, Bulgaria

Balkancar Record has created Bulgaria's first off-road forklift.
The DV 80 4x4 forklift for rough-terrain was specially developed for the requirements of NATO's Polish armed forces. NATO already uses machines from the Bulgarian manufacturer's "RECORD 2SR' family.

Clark introduces new trucks
Lexington, KY, United States

Clark Material Handling Company has launched the WPX/WP pallet trucks for its Clark Powrworkers line.
The 4,500 and 3,000 lb. (2,041 and 1,360 kg) capacity trucks are built for tough applications. The WPX 45 power pallet truck has an ergonomic tiller arm and fully adjustable pull rods. The WP 30 power pallet truck also has an ergonomic tiller arm and has an hour meter and battery discharge indicator as standard.
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Our new directory is your sneak peek at the innovations set to feature at CeMAT in Sydney this July. New this week:
• BALYO’s autonomous forklift range
• Robotic Automation’s MAXAGV FX08 AGV
• Hangcha’s 2.5T high-voltage lithium rough-terrain forklift
• Pride Forklifts’ ProfitMAX Narrow Aisle Reach Truck

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