Born after several famous Japanese forklift manufacturers such as Komatsu forklift, … Toyota forklift has developed and continues to become one of the leading brands in the transportation and lifting industry.
With over 70 years of experience and a commitment to weather change, Toyota Material Handling has built a strong reputation for providing reliable and efficient lifting solutions to customers around the world.
In the Vietnamese market, the Toyota forklift brand is chosen by many businesses and occupies a large market share in the general lifting equipment market.
Quickly learn the history of formation, outstanding features of Toyota forklifts, and their differences from other brands in the same segment in the market.
History of establishment and development of Toyota forklifts
Toyota Forklift began research and development of its first forklift in 1955. In 1956, the LA 1-ton internal combustion engine counterbalanced forklift was introduced to the market through Toyota Motor Sales Co. (currently Toyota Motor Corporation).
The forklift market grew rapidly in the 1960s, and 1970, Toyota established a factory specializing in the production of industrial vehicles in Takahama, Japan. Covering an area of nearly 100,000 square meters, this facility is still used to this day as the headquarters and main production base of Toyota forklifts.
In 1970, Toyota systematized the Toyota Production System (TPS) based on two main ideologies: “Just-in-Time” and “Jidoka (automation with human intervention).” While TPS has evolved, it is now a world-renowned philosophy that is applied at all Toyota manufacturing facilities worldwide.
By 2006, all Toyota brands were under the new name Toyota Material Handling Group. Since then, Toyota Forklift has developed into one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the field of lifting and transporting, and Toyota forklifts have become one of the most popular and trusted forklifts in the world and the most reliable in the Vietnam market.
5 advantages of the Toyota Forklift brand
Forklift manufacturing excellence and leadership: Toyota’s forklift division was formed in 1956 in Japan with the introduction of the first forklift to the market. Today, Toyota still leads the world in forklift sales.
Innovation and safety: Toyota launched the world’s first SAS innovative forklift stabilization system, a breakthrough in research and development for Toyota. This system provides electronic monitoring of forklift operations to reduce the likelihood of horizontal and vertical rollovers.
Technical Innovation: In 2000, Toyota became the first major U.S. forklift manufacturer to offer advanced AC technology for high performance. AC motors do not contain springs, brushes, commutators, or guides, so they are virtually maintenance-free.
Top of the line for quality, durability, reliability, and low cost of ownership: Toyota forklifts are appreciated by many experts and users alike for their quality and operator safety.
Not only is it a forklift manufacturer, but Toyota also offers a wide range of highly reliable products, and other industrial equipment as diverse as narrow aisle solutions, pallet trucks, and automatic guide vehicles. (AGVs) and tractors.
Summary of Toyota forklift models
Here are some of the main Toyota forklifts we mentioned, for more details, readers can refer to here.
Toyota Electric Forklift
Electric forklifts are used to handle operations in rack-type warehouses, food businesses, pharmaceuticals, etc., and other industries that require virtually no emissions and low noise levels.
Toyota electric forklift truck with AC motor meets international standards for safety and reliability, ergonomic design, and environmentally friendly. They are easy to operate, high performance and maneuverability, low noise, and compact turning radius allow them to operate flexibly, precisely, and easily in tight areas.
Toyota electric forklift series includes 3-wheel and 4-wheel electric forklifts with rated loads from 1 ton to 3.5 tons.
Reach Truck Electric Forklift
Reach Truck Toyota’s main purpose is to work with the racking system, moving goods to the shelves quickly and efficiently to optimize warehouse operations. Advanced technology is integrated and fitted to the vehicle to help reduce operating costs and increase operating rates significantly. The maximum lifting capacity is 2000kg, and the highest lifting height is 14 meters with the choice of control type: standing and convenient driving.
Gas/petrol forklifts
Toyota gas/gasoline forklifts include models with rated capacities from 1 ton to 5 tons, the forklift series is suitable for both indoor and outdoor working conditions. Compact, flexible design and powerful working performance, lower emission and noise compared to diesel forklift trucks.
Toyota diesel forklift
Diesel forklift trucks include models with rated payloads from 1 ton to 24 tons and can be used to handle operations both outdoors and in warehouses and other facilities.
Toyota’s entire line of diesel forklift trucks is equipped with a safety and stability system that ensures high reliability. Toyota diesel forklift engines deliver optimum power and high performance.
VNA narrow aisle forklift
Toyota’s BT narrow aisle forklift with AC traction motor system, and renewable energy system provides extended operating time until the next charge. BT Vector narrow aisle forklifts are all equipped with the BT Optipace system to optimize travel speed and be suitable for cold storage operating conditions.
Forklift Order Picker
Single-order picking is one of the primary load-handling processes in a storage facility. Order-picking forklifts are vehicles that simplify the order-picking process. The efficiency of the order-taking operation is very important because it affects customer satisfaction.
As with any pick-up truck design, Toyota order pickers are also used in distribution centers for businesses, offering greater performance, safety, and comfort, and are suitable for operation in cold environments.
Toyota forklifts are designed with a load capacity of up to 1200kg, and the highest lifting height is up to 12 meters. Compared to a pick-up truck from Crown, the maximum lifting capacity is up to 1800kg, and the maximum working height is up to 17m.
In general, Toyota forklifts are known for their durability and reliability, they are designed for fast operation speed and easy maintenance. Design a variety of models from hand pallet trucks to Reach Truck models. A forklift picks the goods to the highest, … suitable for many different applications and working conditions.
So how much is the price of a Toyota forklift? Where should I buy a Toyota forklift?
In the Vietnamese market, Toyota forklifts are invested and selected by many Japanese FDI enterprises. In particular, old Japanese Toyota forklifts are extremely popular because they have a more suitable price.
The price of a new Toyota forklift usually ranges from VND 460,000,000 while used forklifts usually cost less from about VND 250,000,000 depending on the condition, model, and year of manufacture.
Compared to other Japanese forklift brands on the market, the Toyota series has a lower cost than Komatsu brand forklifts, Mitsubishi forklifts, and OPK forklifts, Toyota forklifts are forklifts with mid-range prices suitable for many small and medium enterprises.
According to the survey, there are quite a few reputable units specializing in supplying and distributing genuine imported Toyota forklifts, such as TFV Industries Co., Ltd., UMW Vietnam Equipment System Co., Ltd, in which UMW Vietnam Equipment System Co., Ltd. is the official and exclusive distributor of Toyota forklifts in Vietnam market.
Some other questions you may be interested in
What is the useful life of a Toyota forklift?
Toyota forklifts can last between 10,000 and 20,000 operating hours and can be less if you don’t plan to maintain them properly and can last longer if you use and maintain them properly.
The useful life of a Toyota forklift is a topic of great importance for businesses that rely on these vehicles for their daily operations. Understanding the factors that contribute to the longevity of a forklift is essential for making informed decisions about your equipment management.
With proper care and attention, you can extend the lifespan of your forklift and enjoy years of reliable service from your investment.
Are Toyota forklifts good?
As discussed and mentioned, this is a forklift with high durability and reliability, high operating speed, and easy maintenance making them ideal equipment for a wide range of working conditions.
Above are some advantages and popular Toyota forklift models. If you have any questions after reading the article or need further advice, please leave a comment below or contact us for timely advice and support.
Where can I repair and maintain forklifts?
Better yet, you can contact the forklift supplier itself to perform maintenance and repair or contact a reputable and experienced 3rd party to make sure your forklift is “diagnosed with the disease” and correct it at a reasonable cost.
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