TOYOTA | 1.5 – 3.0T | Electric – 8FBE

Introducing Toyota’s 8FBE Battery Electric Forklift, a paradigm shift in 3-wheel electric forklifts. This innovative model merges the latest control technology with an ergonomically crafted operator compartment, delivering unrivalled quality and heightened productivity. The 8FBE boasts a remarkable 20% longer operating time compared to its predecessor, the 7FBE, making it a pioneer in its class*.

Toyota’s 8FBE forklifts redefine comfort and efficiency, showcasing an array of features like ergonomically configured controls, adjustable Operator Restraint Suspension seats, and smooth slope start for enhanced operator comfort. Coupled with user-friendly attributes like reduced maintenance costs, outstanding manoeuvrability, and built-in diagnostics, the 8FBE stands as a pinnacle of innovation, reliability, and operational ease in the electric forklift domain.

A testament to its adaptability, the 8FBE forklift achieves a high water resistance rating of IPX4, embodying a fusion of quality engineering and strategic motor and controller placement. This exceptional attribute allows the forklift to perform with equal finesse both indoors and outdoors, delivering unparalleled versatility. Moreover, its robust body design, featuring an extended counterweight, mitigates risks during turns, ensuring a durable and secure operational experience.

At the core of its performance lies the compact yet potent AC Motors, an engineering marvel that elevates both travel and load-handling capabilities. This innovation not only enhances the forklift’s performance but also bridges the gap between electric and internal combustion forklifts, offering a comparable level of efficiency and power.

Operator convenience and safety take centre stage with its smart digital display, boasting a multifunction hourmetre with backlighting for enhanced visibility and ease of operation. Safety features like the System of Active Stability (SAS) exclusively by Toyota monitor key forklift operations, proactively detecting and countering instability to reduce the risk of tip-overs, ensuring a secure working environment.

Toyota’s dedication to optimising productivity is evident through the implementation of energy recovery systems. The brake regeneration, accelerator release, and switchback regeneration systems collect and reuse energy, contributing to an efficient and sustainable operational cycle. The Power Keep Function maintains consistent load handling and travel performance, even as the battery charge diminishes, ensuring uninterrupted operations without compromising efficiency.

*Comparison based on Toyota operating cycle for 8FBE against 7FBE 1.5-tonne forklift models with identical battery capacity, assuming 55% operational hours.