Toyota's Moving Mast Reach Trucks

A Toyota Reach Truck For Indoor And Outdoor Applications Do you spend most of your day outside in a lumberyard or inside a rugged warehouse? Maybe you are required to work inside and outside? Many material handling trucks are not equipped to work indoors and outdoors or durable enough to work in a rugged indoor facility. You may think that a quick trip outside is harmless but repeat use of indoor trucks outside is not only harmful to your operators, but also your trucks. The buildup of dirt and debris and exposure to elements like rain and snow can wreak havoc on forklifts and their components, which leads to more downtime for repairs. Submitting your operators to the outdoors without proper protection can lead to reduced productivity or bad operating habits. It is vital to protect your trucks and operators for whatever environment they will be in. This is where Toyota?s Reach Truck products can assist with its indoor and outdoor capabilities. Toyota?s Moving Mast Reach Truck products maximize productivity, performance, and efficiency. With an indoor model as well as an indoor/outdoor model, there is a truck to fit your needs. Each model features a right-hand control unit and an optional air-ride suspension seat to maximize productivity and comfort. Operators can customize performance and operating characteristics to meet their needs while also getting continuous updates on lift height, load weight, and fork alignment on a touchscreen display. Both indoor and indoor/outdoor models promote operator comfort and functionality to support productivity shift after shift. Moving Mast Reach Truck The Moving Mast Reach Truck has lift heights up to 42.5 feet and a 5,500 lb. lifting capacity. Innovative ergonomics and technology offer clear and precise control for fast, smooth handling shift after shift. With an innovative mast design, a tilting cab, and an optional transparent roof, operators can maintain visibility at high lift heights. The Moving Mast Reach Truck features the tilting cab to reduce the risk of operator strain in repetitive high-level applications. It improves the visibility of the load so the operator can see the fork tips when elevated without moving their head. Indoor/Outdoor Moving Mast Reach Truck The Indoor/Outdoor Moving Mast Reach Truck excels with lift heights up to 24.5 feet and 3,500 lb. lifting capacity. The Indoor/Outdoor Moving Mast Reach Truck features weather protection options such as overhead and mast-direction windows, additional side windows, fan heater, and a fully enclosed cab with a door to support operator comfort in outdoor environments. This Reach Truck offers unmatched versatility due to the diameter of its large rubber pneumatic tires, high ground clearance, and multiple weather protection options. While reaching high and heavy loads can be challenging, the Indoor/Outdoor Moving Mast Reach Truck maintains a clear view with an optional panoramic roof and unique mast design, maintaining upward visibility and minimal load view obstruction. Toyota?s Moving Mast Reach Truck products are capable of handling your most demanding challenges in warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, factory, retail, food storage/processing, and even cold storage applications. Its unmatched versatility, performance capabilities, and operator comfort contribute to keeping you going shift after shift.

Guide To Toyota Basic Warranty

A forklift is a hefty investment, no matter what the case. When you buy a Toyota forklift, you get a powerful basic and powertrain warranty to help bring you peace of mind. Let's take a look at Toyota Forklift's basic and powertrain warranty options. A Breakdown of Toyota Basic Warranty Offerings No-Cost Basic Forklift Factory Warranty: ITA Class 1, 4, 5 & 6 Forklifts With this warranty, you?ll get one year or 2,000 hours, whichever occurs first, on all Factory Installed Options, with the exception of tires and batteries on battery powered forklifts No Cost Powertrain Warranty: ITA Class 1, 4 & 5 Forklifts This warranty covers three years or 6,000 hours, whichever occurs first, of coverage on engines or electric drive motors, transmission, differential, and drive axle. No Cost Basic and Powertrain Warranty for ITA Class 2 Trucks Basic coverage: one year or 2,000 hours. Powertrain coverage: two years or 4,000 hours, whichever occurs first. No Cost Basic and Powertrain Warranty for ITA Class 3 Trucks Basic coverage: four months or 750 hours. Powertrain coverage: one year or 2,000 hours, whichever occurs first. Class 3 exception: Floor Runner and Tugger models have a Basic coverage of one year or 2,000 hours and a Powertrain coverage of two years or 4,000 hours, whichever occurs first. Toyota Basic Warranty and Planned Maintenance: A Winning Combination A warranty plan will give you the peace of mind you need to run your operation. However, if you want to take your warranty assurance one step further, consider Toyota Forklifts? Planned Maintenance offering to Help you reduce the cost of repair and equipment downtime by catching problems early. Help you keep your operators safe with regular inspections, with one flat-rate labor fee. Keep variable maintenance costs down, as they?ll only be incurred with the actual replacement of parts. Travel time is often negotiated within the PM contract. Common Toyota Basic Warranty Mistakes When it comes to purchasing an expensive piece of forklift equipment, making a mistake is the last thing you want to do. Here are some common forklift warranty mistakes and some tips on how to avoid them: Not considering a forklift warranty at all. Warranties can have a bad rap, but not considering one at all may end up costing you in the long run. Ask yourself if you can you afford the cost of an expensive repair. If not, consider a warranty. It might just save you a headache and a lot of money. Not requesting a forklift service inspection. Dillon Toyota Lift can conduct a brief service inspection and help you decide if a problem can be submitted under warranty back to Toyota, or if there is a simple fix that can be done onsite. Not exploring all of your forklift warranty options. Most equipment comes with a basic warranty, but an extended warranty can offer you additional peace of mind. Most extended warranties can be purchased with or without a planned maintenance (PM) plan, so make sure to ask about all of the options available to you. Think of an extended warranty as insurance. It?s there if or when you need it. Not buying an extended forklift warranty within the timeframe. Extended warranties must often be requested within 30 to 60 days after the forklift?s date of first use. Don?t lose the chance to purchase a warranty by waiting too long. Toyota Forklift Factory Warranties We understand that a forklift is a big purchase. That?s why Toyota forklifts are protected by industry-leading warranty plans are designed to protect your investment for years to come.

What Makes a Furniture Order Picker Unique?

Larger Loads Handled If you spend a lot of time in a warehouse you have probably watched an Order Picker gather materials from tall racks and place them on a pallet. Order Pickers are used to reach high racks in narrow aisles efficiently and quickly. Order Pickers excel in picking small to medium-sized products and placing them on a pallet, but are typically not designed to handle larger loads that require more extended platforms. That is where Toyota?s Furniture Order Picker comes in. Furniture Order Advantages And Versatility Toyota?s Furniture Order Picker operates and looks like an order picker except for the size and baselegs. The baselegs are much longer than on an Order Picker, which provides various benefits, including the ability to safely handle longer loads at higher heights. They provide a helpful aid for operators who travel forks first down a rail-guided aisle. Also, this lift allows operators to easily place large or bulky items such as carpet or various types of furnishings on carts or platforms. With available fork lengths from 42 to 96 inches and lift heights up to 30.5 feet, Toyota?s Furniture Order Picker is designed to fit a wide variety of applications. While the name may imply it can only be used for furniture, Toyota?s Furniture Order Picker can handle various types of loads that are too long or bulky for a typical Order Picker. Its auto-locking pallet clamp assists in securing your load for safe travel throughout your warehouse. Equipped with rail and wire guidance options, it can be programmed to work effectively in any aisle. Not only can a Furniture Order Picker assist in your warehouse, but it can be used in distribution or even retail. Whether you have bulky furniture, large components you need to pick and move around a warehouse, Toyota?s Furniture Order Picker is up for the job.

How Toyota Assist Can Help

At Toyota, we understand the importance of maintaining a highly productive operation all while instilling a culture of safety in your facility. You need to be able to move product quickly while keeping your operators comfortable and secure. To help you accomplish all of your business's goals, Toyota has designed the latest technologies to help you keep your eye on the prize and move your operation forward. Enter Toyota Assist. Toyota Assist is a robust family of features and options that work together to actively or passively assist certain operations in regards to operability, productivity, or situational awareness. It is our goal to bring you individualized material handling solutions to help your operation reach unparalleled success. Let us dive into the different aspects of Toyota Assist and how they may be able to help you take your operation to the next level. Operator Benefits of Toyota Assist Load Handling At Toyota we don't just meet the bare minimum. We go beyond what is expected and put the operator at the forefront of our work. At the core of the many safety elements built into our forklifts is our proprietary System of Active Stability; (SAS). This revolutionizing and industry-leading forklift technology minimizes the likelihood of tip-over, reducing the risk for operators and those around them. When the system detects a situation that could lead to instability, it instantly engages the swing lock cylinder to stabilize the rear axle - changing the forklift's stability footprint from triangular to a rectangular shape. Putting You in Control While some operators are content with using the same bells and whistles they've grown accustomed to over the years, there are many new technologies available that may make their lives easier, as well as make the tasks more comfortable. Toyota's EZ Fingertip Controls put productivity at the forefront by placing all hydraulic controls in an ergonomic pattern that can be reached with minimal hand movement. Thanks to an included horn button and forward/reverse directional switch, operators can conveniently maintain one hand on the steering wheel while allowing the other hand to control all necessary functions outside of braking and travel. This intuitive design helps with operator comfort, and controls can be customized to manipulate up to five hydraulic functions, including clamp release interlock. Awareness Heightened While moving products from point A to point B is important, Toyota has engineered state-of-the-art stereoscopic vision technologies that can assist operators in identifying pedestrians or objects behind the forklift during a shift. The SEnS Smart Environment Sensor (SEnS) pedestrian detection system uses stereoscopic vision technology to assist operators by differentiating between some pedestrians and objects, and providing visual and audible alerts within the detection zone. Along with SEnS, the 360 camera system gives the operator a bird's eye view of your forklift to assist in navigating tight environments. SEnS is available as an add-on kit that can be retrofitted for select existing and new Toyota forklift models. In addition to SEnS, Toyota has developed the Smart Environment Sensor Plus; (SEnS+) , which not only detects pedestrians or objects behind the forklift, but it limits the movement of the forklift by automatically slowing down the equipment when pedestrians and/or objects are detected. With dynamic zoning, SEnS+ adjusts the range of detection based on the speed and steering direction of the forklift. If the forklift is moving faster, the zone is expanded to account for potential, upcoming obstacles further away, up to 32 feet. Logically Productive for Precise Picking At Toyota, our solutions are loaded with features to tackle your unique tasks and keep your operation moving forward. Toyota's Lift Logic option is a productivity-enhancing solution for the most demanding, high-throughput, order picking applications. Lift Logic continuously monitors the height of the forks, and adjusts speed accordingly. This allows for the maximum speed appropriate for any height in its range.

Columbia's Chariot

Let's meet Columbia's Chariot! The Chariot is Columbia's smallest transport, designed to transform time wasted by foot into time well-spent on your crucial tasks. The Chariot is packed with the features you need on the job, starting with its best-in-class sturdy frame of 14-gauge smooth steel. It's also equipped with an efficient 12-volt DC motor, extremely short turning radius, and narrow width of 29 inches, allowing you to glide through a standard doorway! Operators will love the stand-up operation of the chariot, which provides a low center of gravity and higher visibility through busy facilities or tight tunnels. Popular options include: Reverse switch, Pole mounted strobe light, Hour meter, In-motion beeper, various tire/wheel combinations, and High capacity batteries.

Forklift Inspection Frequency

Forklift inspection is a task that helps to ensure material handling equipment is up to par with operation standards at all times. But how often should operators inspect their forklift? Here?s a handy guide on the frequency of forklift inspection: OSHA Forklift Inspection Requirements OSHA?s Powered Industrial Truck Standard 1910.178(q)(7) This standard is the one that controls all OSHA compliance on forklifts. To meet the standard, operators must inspect trucks: 1. Daily (at the beginning of each day?s use) 2. At the beginning of each shift in a continuous use facility This standard compels operators to ensure their equipment is in good working condition. Failure to operate at this frequency can result in fines from OSHA. Any operator who finds a problem with a forklift must tag it out. Why This Forklift Inspection Frequency? The frequency of inspection helps to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your forklifts. By comparison, some of us are guilty of bad practices when driving our cars. We see something that will be a problem, and say to ourselves ?that will need fixing? eventually.? But there?s going to be a moment in time when that problem will manifest itself in a very real and dangerous way. And then we?re in trouble. Because forklifts are inspected daily or at the beginning of each shift, operators are able to catch potential problems early. And instead of having a major problem at the exact moment when a part or component breaks, we can perform maintenance that might prevent dangerous situations from ever happening. The frequency of forklift inspection helps to combat that procrastination when operating a forklift. Because forklifts are inspected daily or at the beginning of each shift, operators are able to catch potential problems early. And instead of having a major problem at the exact moment when a part or component breaks, we can perform maintenance that might prevent dangerous situations from ever happening. Also, by requiring the operators to check their forklift at the beginning of a shift, businesses aren?t relying on someone who is exhausted at the end of a shift to perform checklist duties.

Cold Room Forklifts And The Battle Against Condensation

Operating forklifts in cold storage facilities presents several challenges that can limit the success of operators and companies. Efficiencies in forklift use become even more challenging when a forklift is placed in alternate temperature environments in the same operation, whether for storage or operation. To make sure you have the best facility design and forklifts for your workplace and application, you should talk to a consultant familiar with your industry generally and your operation specifically to help fill gaps, enhance safety, and increase efficiencies. One of the most important tasks that face cold room forklift users is the need to reduce condensation on a forklift while in warm temperatures, helping to prevent freezing when re-entering frigid spaces. Freezing can cause inefficient operation and downtime for the forklifts, resulting in lost throughput for the cold operations. A few best practices can help to prevent these inefficiencies, providing maximum use of the forklift fleet while maintaining your return on investment for your capital equipment. Storing Your Cold Room Forklift The storage of your forklift is key to maintaining efficiencies. Sustained storage in freezing temperature can lead to breaking parts and battery inefficiencies. The best practice for storing a cold room forklift when not in operation is to do so outside of the cold area. But this presents its own condensation challenges. One solution is to store your forklifts in a dry area that is just above freezing temperature in order to ensure that condensation forms slowly or not at all. However, this isn?t always possible. When that?s the case, you need provide enough time for the forklift to rest outside of the cold facility and in warm temperatures for the condensation to form and evaporate. Operating too early before evaporation can lead to freezing. The process can be accelerated by the use of fans in the storage space. Using a Cold Room Forklift In Changing Temperature Applications In many applications, the cold storage environments are intermixed with warmer spaces. For example, movement from a cold room to a cold truck may require the passing through a warm docking area. 3PL applications may be storing a variety of goods, some cold and some ambient. These challenges present a situation where some condensation is inevitable. But there are certain steps that can help. If it is within your operational budget to maintain multiple forklifts with specialized areas of operation, that can help prevent potential wear from changing temperatures. It will increase necessary touches to pass product between pieces of equipment at the door of a cold storage area, but depending on your particular circumstances, this could provide value in increasing the operational efficiency of the forklifts. You?ll need to perform a site analysis to decide if this is a useful approach. If maintaining multiple forklifts is out the questions, you can still take steps to help prevent problems from condensation. For example, facility design becomes key. Optimizing the routes that cold room forklifts must take between the cold environment and the truck to be loaded can help ensure that they stay in cold spaces as much as possible. Additionally, order of operations becomes key. Limiting the amount of times a cold room forklift needs to change environments can reduce the chances for condensation to form. Choosing the Right Cold Room Forklift Electric forklifts are those used in cold applications and selecting the right one can have a major impact on efficiencies and ROI. Forklifts with fewer moving parts and wires reduce component parts? heat production and the chance of condensation entering into the nooks and crannies of the forklift. For example, Toyota electric forklifts are engineered with as few moving parts and AC motors and controllers to reduce internal component heat generation. These small engineering feats can have a lasting impact on operational efficiency. While condensation isn?t the only challenge facing cold room forklift operators (we haven?t even touched on safety issues in a potential slippage environment), it is one of the most pressing when it comes to the mechanical operation of forklifts in cold environments. For more ideas about cold storage, check out our whitepaper on cold storage in the food supply chain.

Safety Features From Toyota

Toyota Forklifts lead the industry with innovative designs and top-of-the-line customer support. At Toyota, safety comes standard, and we spend time each day developing ways to keep everyone in your facility protected, healthy, and productive. We start with the top safety concerns and ask, ?what can we do to improve our engineering to help make people safer?? It?s part of our culture of continuous improvement. We're always pushing ourselves toward what next. And it?s what led us to develop the best safety features in the industry. Innovative Forklift Safety Features: System Of Active Stability And Active Mast Control Toyota's forward-thinking engineering is what helps make Toyota Forklifts some of the safest forklifts on the market. Asking the tough questions, we found that tip-overs and falling loads were some of the most common causes of forklift accidents. So Toyota engineers went to work, and, in 1999, introduced the System Active of Stability, which comes standard on most Toyota forklifts. In conjunction with Active Mast Control, Toyota engineering is a must for the most safety-conscious operations managers. System of Active Stability (SAS) : The SAS is unique to Toyota forklifts. While many stability systems are reactive, Toyota's SAS is a proactive system that takes approximately 3,000 readings per second to ensure operator safety. Because of this proactive approach, SAS recognizes when factors could put the forklift at risk and automatically stabilizes the lift using the innovative swing-lock cylinder to prevent a tipover. Active Mast Function Control (AMC) : AMC is also unique to Toyota forklifts. This system recognizes dangerous tilt speeds when lifting payloads and slows the speed of the mast to prevent tipovers. Innovative Forklift Safety Features: Other Toyota-Engineered Safety Features But Toyota?s safety innovation does not stop at these unique features. We employ safety-first thinking in all of our manufacturing, developing the best solutions for features that seem common. The unique-Toyota approach? Safety always in manufacturing: Orange Forks: It seems so simple, but optional orange forks on our lifts prevent accidents and loss of products by assisting visibility during placement. Accurate fork placement helps prevent against spilled payloads that can be dangerous for forklift operators and other associates. Horn: All forklifts are required to come installed with a functioning horn. Rear Horn with Grip Assist: Toyota offers an add-on horn placed behind the operator on the overhead guard support leg. This ergonomic design allows operators to honk while they are turned and viewing the workspace behind the forklift. Seatbelt: Toyota forklifts come standard with a seatbelt. We also offer orange seatbelt upgrades to increase visibility and ensure proper usage of this highly-important safety feature. Overhead Guard: This safety feature protects operators from falling objects. The single component welded construction improves rigidity and safety while design considerations such as the 45 degree angle of the front cross beam improves visibility for operators moving pallets at height. Making the Best Use of Forklift Safety Features: Using a Safety Checklist These innovations in engineering are excellent and can lead to increased safety in your facility. But the best way to make sure your forklift is in optimal working condition is to use a forklift safety checklist as part of your daily walk around on your forklift. Here?s one example of those features on your Toyota Forklift that would benefit from routine checks. Making the Best Use of Forklift Safety Features: Fork Safety Best Practices All Toyota forklifts are engineered with safety in mind. That includes every part of the forklift, including one of the most important parts: the forks. But no matter how well a forklifts is engineered, using them appropriately is the responsibility of the operator. The forks can represent a problem area if used inappropriately. Be sure to regularly use a fork caliper to inspect the forks and employ the following best practices: Low and slow. Anytime you're moving, keep your forks no more than six inches off the ground and move slowly through the warehouse. Be careful not to drag your forks on the ground, however, because that can shorten the lifespan of your forks. Carefully maintain your forks. Make it a habit to check your forks every during every inspection and maintenance cycle, as designated in your operator?s manual. If your forks appear to be bent, it?s time to replace them. Stick with your load capacity. Don?t ever try to push your load capacity. Remember, your forks are only made to lift as much as your forklift says they are and trying to lift more could result in dropping a load. Only use your forks to lift. Your forks are made to lift and that?s it, so don?t try to push things or pry things open with them. Using your forks irresponsibly could cause damage making them vulnerable to dropping loads.