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Counter Balanced Truck ab 3,5 Tonnen

IFOY

2015

Tonero 3.5 – 8.0 t

Toyota Material Handling

Product name and company

Tonero 3.5 – 8.0 t – Toyota Material Handling

Category

Counter Balanced Truck

Description

Made for heavy handling operations, the new Tonero counterbalanced forklifts offer lift heights of up to 6 m and load capacities of 3.5 to 8.0t. A choice of new Toyota industrial engines is available: LPG or diesel. These ensure high lift speeds, acceleration and optimised fuel efficiency. The diesel common rail engine complies with the Stage IIIB emission regulation without the use of a Diesel Particulate Filter. The LPG/gasoline engine improves the ignition control and the trucks’ performance.
These compact trucks are robust, durable and make proof of high reliability in all applications. They benefit from unmatched stability thanks to the reputed System of Active Stability (SAS) and the low centre of gravity design. These keep both operator and load safe when driving, turning and lifting.
The outstanding all-round visibility gives the operator a 360° wide open view when handling loads at ground level or at height, through the mast or the overhead guard. The truck’s frame enables easy access. It maximises efficiency, safe load handling and helps maintain exemplary high safety standards.
The highly durable, dual stage torque convertor automatically maximises engine power with strong acceleration and quick load handling without gearshift and supports comfortable driving at all speeds. The new 3.5-8.0t Tonero CB range features a variable displacement pump and load sensing power steering for improved energy efficiency and consumption management.

Innovations

The design of these Tonero 3.5-8.0t trucks combines a very low centre of gravity with optimum wheel base, wheel size and the SAS swing-lock cylinder. These features make the trucks highly productive as well as perfectly comfortable when driving. The strong steel frame and overhead guard increase the over-all truck durability and driver protection.
Toyota offers a choice of two new engines, LPG and diesel, on the Tonero high tonnage trucks. The compact LPG/gasoline Toyota 1FS engine with electronic fuel injection gives optimum truck performance and fuel efficiency.
The Toyota 1KD diesel engine with common rail fuel injection and variable nozzle turbocharger, offers high acceleration, drive and lift speed. It achieves an emission level significantly below the Stage 3B regulation requirements without the need of a DPF.

Market relevance

The Toyota industrial engines on the Tonero 3.5-8.0 IC counterbalanced trucks (diesel and LPG) achieve low fuel consumption without compromising the trucks’ durability and productivity.
Powerful and precise in all applications, the Tonero high tonnage trucks have been designed to move loads up to 8t with ease. They are built for intensive operations, multi-load handling or for use with heavy attachments.
Their engines have been specifically developed for industrial applications and allow for quick acceleration and optimised fuel efficiency.

Customer benefits

Productivity, safety and comfort are key elements in the design of the Tonero 3.5-8.0t IC counterbalanced trucks. Powerful and precise in all applications, the Tonero high tonnage family takes productivity, safety and comfort to the next level in material handling.
Whether diesel or LPG, customers can be confident to benefit from a powerful, reliable, high quality engine that boosts productivity. The Tonero counterbalanced trucks with 3.5-8.0t load capacities are compact and durable, perfectly fit for heavy work or multi-pallet handling.
Ergonomics is equally central to these trucks’ design. These trucks offer an outstanding driver experience. They are fit with a highly comfortable suspension seat and seat mounted hydraulic controls. The comfort and safety are increased by the superb visibility: through the mast, the overhead guard and all-round thanks to the design of the chassis and dashboard.
On top of these, they work with reduced noise and vibration level. And more, they bring the benefit of a comfortable and spacious workspace, contributing to better productivity.
The full SAS package for perfect stability is standard on all these trucks, protecting the operator and load when driving, turning and lifting.

Other information
This is aVollständig neues Modell
Date of market launch03/28/2014
Competitive products Linde H80D
HYSTER H8.0FT6
Still RX70-80
Special equipment IFOY test device
Technical data
Drive typeDiesel
Lifting weight max.8000kg@600mm kg
Truck weight10180 kg
Driving speed without load km/h
Lifting speed without load m/s
Lifting height max.4000 mm

Test report

In spring 2014, Toyota presented the heavy-duty line in its Tonero series of combustion-engined forklifts, replacing the well-known “5” series. The forklifts are available with load capacities from 3.5 to 8 tons. It was the 8-tonner that was put through its paces during the IFOY test week.

This power package is remarkably compact and strikes the eye with its powerful look. The truck is equipped with double front wheels for increased stability and enhanced driving comfort. Toyota Material Handling traditionally use large tyres for maximum driver comfort, and the big inflated tyres on the Tonero 80 play a key role in minimising body vibration.

The 8-tonner ensures easy and spacious entry and exit via two steps, a standard feature in all trucks in the Tonero series with capacities of 6 tons or more. The large plastic handgrip makes it even easier to reach the driver workplace. The cabin itself is identical with that in the other Toyota forklifts, making life simpler for drivers using the Tonero 80 for the first time. The lifting mechanism has been totally redesigned, and the mast is strong and sturdy. In terms of potential for improvement, more intelligent arrangement of the hoses and chains would improve general visibility.

The most important innovations are under the hood, above all the Toyota-developed industrial diesel engine. The test truck was equipped with the most powerful engine available, the 55 kW version. It meets the IIIB exhaust standard, making the use of a particulate matter filter unnecessary.

The IFOY test showed that, with the same productivity, energy consumption is up to 49 percent lower than in the predecessor model.

The productivity of the truck is good in standard operating mode. No similar trucks have yet been tested in this segment, but the far heavier and bigger Tonero 80 puts on an outstanding show compared to lighter diesel trucks. The forklift accelerates more calmly in eco mode, and the lifting speed with load is also lower. The energy saving based on litres per 100 moved pallets is negligible, however.

IFOY test verdict

The Toyota Tonero 80 is powerful, predictable and makes for a smooth and pleasant drive. The truck is well laid-out and of surprisingly low design. Accessibility is excellent and the working area generously dimensioned. The damping effect of the inflated tyres takes some getting used to, but the truck is nevertheless extremely stable. This machine is a workhorse for intensive, heavy-duty use.

Hard factsTest Truck IFOY TestAverage other trucksValue 1 to 10
Productivity Max mode283268 = 8 ton electricPallets p. 8 hrs7
Productivity Eco mode274247 = 8 ton electricPallets p. 8 hrs7
Energy level Max mode19.2854 kWh /100 pliter 100 plts7
Energy level Eco mode19.0149 kWh/100 pliter 100 plts7
Driving speed with load17.6113,04 = 8 ton electrickm/hr
Lifting speed with load39.6232,36 = 8 ton electriccm/sec
Acceleration speed 8.69,9 = 8 ton elecrictime for 27,2 meters
Averages soft facts
First impression7.60
Load Safety7.50
Entry to truck8.71
Seat & Sit position7.33
Legg Space8.25
Activate truck8.00
Hydraulics7.75
Steering7.43
Sight7.00
Driving acceleration7.60
Driving braking6.67
Driving & Turning7.00
Parking truck7.14
Safety elements7.50
General after test7.25
Sustainability8.00
Totals
Total average soft facts7.55
Total productivity7.00
Total Energy consumption7.00
Total result all facts7.27

IFOY Innovation Check

The Tonero 3.5 – 8.0 t reflects the further development of this well-known forklift with its low centre of gravity in the direction of performance maximisation and energy efficiency. This objective is underpinned in particular by the two new engines and the way they are matched to the work task at hand. The technical components and processes required for this purpose are generally already in use in other fields of industry but have been well adapted to suit the specific requirements of the truck in the case of the Tonero.

All in all, this vehicle represents a solid further development of existing vehicles of this class.

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