
Does it make sense to buy planned maintenance for an electric forklift? Good question.
One of the (many) reasons electric forklifts outsell diesel, or LP forklifts is because they cost less to maintain. So what are the benefits of planned maintenance for low-maintenance equipment?
First off, electric forklifts have wearable parts (tires, brakes, chains, forks, hoses) that need to be inspected and periodically replaced, just like any other forklift. Also, you can think of planned maintenance as a thorough safety check every 90 days. A factory-trained forklift technician will inspect the lift trucks’ safety features (chains, electrical system, lights), in addition to its accessories and any attachments.
The forklift technician can also confirm if the forklift’s battery is being maintained properly by operators. Last but not least, your team members can ask the technician questions and mention things they've noticed about the truck's performance.
Product Name: Toyota Electric Stand Up Rider
Manufacturer: Toyota
Lift Capacity: 3,000 – 4,000 lb
Notable feature(s): Dock-to-stock flexibility, 10 ft. narrow-aisle navigability, AC drive and lift motors, side stance operation for intuitive forward and reverse travel, lift heights up to 23 feet, can support multiple shifts.
Price Range: $34k - $45k
Value for the money: Excellent
- Safety options include: strobe light, travel alarm, LED mast-mounted work lights, LED rear work light, LED operator compartment light, operator compartment fan, battery side gate interlock, and impact monitor system with operator log-in and integrated safety checklists.
- Integral side shifter available for reduced handling time and improved maneuverability.
- Cold Storage Conditioning available for optimal performance in cold temperatures.
Best for: This stand-up forklift is specifically designed for indoor applications with limited warehouse space, narrow aisles, and/or applications that require the operator to get on and off the lift throughout the day. It's ideal for: food and beverage, cold storage, general warehousing, general manufacturing, factory, retail, food processing, and applications with multiple shifts.
Not recommended for: The Toyota Stand-up Rider is not suited for applications with unfinished or uneven flooring (dirt, gravel, mud), or where operators are on their forklift for the majority of the day with no reason to get on and off.
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Product Name: Toyota Mid Electric
Manufacturer: Toyota
Lift Capacity: 4,000 -6,500
Notable feature(s): AC Drive Motor, No Tools Required Floorboard, On Demand Power Steering
Price Range: $30,000 - $45,000
Value for the money: Excellent
Options: Sideshifter, side-shifting fork positioner, cold storage package, strobe lights, travel beepers, speed limiters, rear view mirrors, non-marking tires, hydraulic hose protectors.
Best for: indoor applications, food processing, cold storage, beverage, retail, general warehousing, general manufacturing.
Not recommended for: outdoor applications, narrow aisle applications, rough terrain.
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Toyota Material Handling is Northern and Central California's leading provider of Material Handling products and services.
Manufacturers:
Livermore
6999 Southfront Rd. Livermore, CA
(510) 675-0500
Sacramento
2660 Port St. West Sacramento CA
(916) 376-0500
Fresno
5809 Toyota Ave. Fresno CA
(559) 834-9500
Salinas
773 Vertin Ave. Salinas CA
(831) 757-1091