Archive for November, 2007
7-Series Electric 3-Wheel Cushion & Pneumatic
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Toyota’s 7FBEU Series 3-wheel electric elevates the idea of energy conservation to an entirely new level. Each subsystem is specifically designed to either conserve or regenerate power, maximizing productivity between battery charges. Furthermore, Toyota’s Active Mast Control (AMC) system enhances lift truck load stability, assuring you that safety in your workplace comes first, with productivity coming in a very close second. Check out some of the features below to learn more about these great trucks, and don’t forget to visit us to schedule a demonstration.
Specification Chart
| Model | Load Capacity* (lbs.) | Voltage (V) | Maximum Travel Speed Full Load Cushion Tire(m.p.h.) | Maximum Travel Speed Full Load Pneumatic Tire(m.p.h.) |
Maximum Lift Speed Full Load (f.p.m.) |
Maximum Gradeability Full Load 3 Min. Rating (%) |
Basic Right Angle Stack** (in.) |
*Based on 24″ load center.
**Add load length and clearance.
***”H” model utilizes a larger battery compartment.
Toyota Lift Trucks
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Toyota Lift Trucks – Quality and reliability never looked better.
There are a variety of reasons why Toyota remains number one in U.S. lift truck sales, year after year. The company is committed to innovation in everything it does—and to excellence in the design and engineering processes. The result is a broad range of superior lift trucks that deliver the highest levels of performance and operator safety and productivity. Rugged, durable and reliable, Toyota Lift Trucks continue to set the standard for the industry.
Forklift Safety
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Focused on Safety
Each year, more than 68,000 lift truck accidents are reported in the United States. Suffice to say, operator training isn’t enough to reduce the number of incidents, however, it is the most important component. Naturally the best approach to preventing lift truck accidents is one that combines the efforts of every person, business and organization involved.
As for lift truck manufacturers, Toyota decided to take the lead role. The result was creating the world’s first System of Active StabilityTM(SAS).
Using technology originally developed for Toyota’s automotive safety systems, SAS is able to electronically monitor and control lift truck operations, helping to reduce the risk of accidents. In short, when the SAS system detects instability, its advanced sensors simultaneously signal and engage the appropriate controller. The Active Control Rear Stabilizer or the Active Mast Function Controller adds stability and helps avoid accidents or injuries.
Active Control Rear Stabilizer System
Toyota’s SAS uses patented technology to sense various factors that lead to potential lateral instability. When those conditions are detected, the SAS instantly locks a hydraulic cylinder on the rear steer axle, changing the lift truck’s stability footprint from triangular in shape to rectangular. The resulting increase in stability reduces the likelihood of a lateral overturn.
When it senses instability, SAS instantly engages the Swing Lock Cylinder to stabilize the rear axle, creating the lateral stability needed to help reduce the risk of lateral tipovers. |
Active Mast Function Controller System
Similar in operation to the active rear stabilizer control, the active mast function controller system uses the same patented technology to sense various factors that lead to potential longitudinal instability. When the SAS controller senses potential longitudinal instability, two systems are activated to help reduce the chances of forward or rearward tipovers: forward tilt angle control and rear tilt speed control.
Forward Tilt Angle Control will sense load weight and mast height, then automatically override the operator’s manual control and limit forward tilt to decrease the chance of spilling a load or tipping the lift truck forward. 
Rear Tilt Speed Control utilizes the same load and mast height sensors to govern the mast’s reverse tilt speed to half, thereby decreasing the chances of spilling unsecured loads or tipping the lift truck backward. 
