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Toyota expands 4-wheel AC electric line
Now includes compact battery compartment option
Toyota’s 4-wheel AC electric lift truck models with the new Compact Battery Compartment option offer the performance benefits of an AC-powered system, which conserves and regenerates power to maximize operational productivity between battery charges.
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Toyota’s 4-wheel AC electric lift truck models with the new Compact Battery Compartment option offer the performance benefits of an AC-powered system, which conserves and regenerates power to maximize operational productivity between battery charges.

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has unveiled a Compact 27-inch Battery Compartment option available on Toyota’s 8-Series 4-wheel AC electric lift trucks, in 4,000 and 5,000 pound load capacities. Ideally suited for a range of indoor material handling needs, from food and beverage to general warehousing and distribution centers, the new option supports jobs with narrow aisle and tight turning radius requirements while maintaining peak capacities at high lift heights.

The short design, accommodating either a 36-volt or 48-volt battery housed in a 27-inch compartment unit, enables the lift truck to maneuver comfortably in narrow 12-foot aisles. Consumers also save on the initial battery and charger cost due to the smaller battery size used and the lower charger output requirements with this Compact Battery Compartment option. Without compromising travel or lift speeds, the compact option offers the performance benefits of an AC-powered system, including extended battery shift life, reduced downtime between charges and a virtually maintenance-free system for greater operator efficiency.

"The addition of Toyota’s Compact Battery Compartment option on the 8-Series 4-wheel AC electric product line fills a need for customers seeking shorter, more compact lift trucks to help increase their productivity," said Martin Boyd, vice president of product planning, training and marketing for TMHU. "With an enhanced product portfolio, Toyota continues to offer solutions that meet our customers’ specific material handling needs and demands."
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