Slough, UK: Toyota Material Handling is launching three new stand-in, lithium-ion battery powered pallet and stacker trucks. The trucks suit a range of applications including cold store operations.
The stand-in low lifters and stackers trucks are built around lithium-ion battery modules, which are fitted within the chassis frame. This redesign, in combination with the compact dimension of the models and the lithium-ion technology, contributes to very low energy consumption, higher manoeuvrability, more uptime and efficiency during shifts as well as lower CO2 emissions, Toyota says.
Jose Maria Gener, vice president sales and marketing, Toyota Material Handling Europe says: “With this new product family, we have a solution for our customers who are looking for ergonomic, safe and energy efficient products that aim to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.”
The new generation stand-in powered pallet and stacker trucks are designed for transport in high-intensity applications over long horizontal distances. They allow for high levels of performance with excellent manoeuvrability, with smooth uninterrupted movement thanks to 360° steering. Intuitive 180° steering is also available.
The compact chassis size and short turning radius of the new li-ion stand-in models make them fit easily in narrow spaces or narrow aisles. The double stacker offers time saving and efficiency thanks to double loads handling on both forks and support arms with a capacity up to two tonnes. Block stacking and stacking at elevated height (up to 5.4m) is made possible with the LN stacker version, especially in narrow aisles. Furthermore, the driver is well protected under the overhead guard without compromising on visibility for productive operation.
The use of li-ion batteries and compactness of the trucks reduces energy consumption. Combined with a wide range of li-ion chargers, these options reduce overall costs and guarantee high uptime in high-intensity customer applications, Toyota says. Continuous operation over multiple shifts is made possible thanks to opportunity charging on the new li-ion low lifter and stacker trucks.
