Description

As the first lithium ion 48-volt electric counterbalanced truck available on the market, the Toyota Traigo 48 Li-ion is both highly productive in intensive operations while being class-leading in energy efficiency.
In comparison to lead-acid batteries, the Li-ion battery technology saves up to 30% of energy on every charge. Lithium Ion batteries also allow for opportunity and fast charging, and therefore do not require battery change during multi-shift operations, increasing flexibility and efficiency.
The 8FBEK16T is compact but can easily lift 1.6 tonnes and reach heights up to 7.5 m. With the introduction of the electric power steering this 3-wheel model is highly manoeuvrable for easy navigation in tight areas with a turning radius of just 1542 mm.
All Toyota counterbalanced trucks are equipped as standard with the Unique Toyota System of Active Stability (SAS). SAS offers

• mast control to protect the goods,
• steering synchroniser for the driver’s comfort and
• speed reduction when cornering to maintain stability during all material handling.

SAS actively attributes not only to the safety of the driver, but also to avoiding damage to the truck and the goods, which leads to lower costs and higher productivity.

Innovations

The Toyota Traigo 48 Li-ion is the first 48-volt counterbalanced truck which can be equipped with a Li-Ion battery. The truck offers the customer class-leading productivity, as well as excellent energy efficiency. The strength of the new Traigo 48 lies at the core of the truck.
The Traigo 48 with Lithium Ion battery technology, an energy-efficient innovation that brings many benefits to the processes of material handling. Li-ion batteries are smaller but have a large energy density and can be used for opportunity charging, so no battery change is required. This avoids extra space and labour that is lost working with extra batteries when taking turns charging, eventually reducing TCO (total cost of ownership).
Its new electric power steering allows for effortless steering at low speed and lowers energy consumption, which contributes to making this truck market-leading in efficiency and productivity. Force feedback steering guarantees accurate control at all driving speeds.
The drive unit utilises the latest technologies, which includes an automatic parking brake improving control on ramp and overall manoeuvrability. The Toyota drive motors offer enhanced productivity as well as strong and adjustable acceleration and deceleration. The motor controllers guarantee accurate control of truck positioning with and without load, which allows for precise material handling.

Market relevance

The new Toyota Traigo 48 Li-ion is developed to reach the highest productivity levels whilst minimising the energy consumption. With a load capacity of up to 1.6 tonnes and lift height up to 7.5 m, the truck is ideal for working inside within pallet racking as well as working outside in the yard or in a loading bay.

High productivity goes hand in hand with manoeuvrability, which is key to the design of the Traigo 48. With the help of the agile 3-wheel chassis and advanced steering technologies, like electric power steering and force feedback, the truck is easy to use and control even in the tightest situations and at all speeds. The unique Toyota SAS features ensure that the truck remains stable and give the driver the confidence to operate.

With its Li-ion battery the new Traigo 48 takes a sustainable approach to delivering class-leading productivity and unmatched energy efficiency. Toyota also keeps the environment in mind, as Li-ion has an extended lifecycle which can be up to three times longer than traditional lead-acid, as well as reduces the need for multiple batteries and maintenance.

Customer benefits

On top of the previously mentioned energy efficiency, increased productivity and manoeuvrability improvements, Toyota has maintained its focus on the driver.
Meaning that operators of the Toyota Traigo 48 Li-ion are offered a high level of driver comfort: they benefit from a fully adjustable Operator Restraint System (ORS) with side-wings and lumbar support, as well as an adjustable steering column that offers maximum legroom. The multifunction display, easy to see and reach, gives key information at a glance. The parameter settings can be adjusted to suit the needs of the driver or application.
By operating the Traigo 48 Li-ion, customers are also able to cut down on damage costs, as the SAS features and enhanced control guarantee constant stability when handling loads. This prevents the goods from falling down or the truck to tip over.
Investing in Li-ion batteries also pays off, as the batteries provide consistent energy until completely empty with no loss in performance. Opportunity charging of the batteries also removes the requirement for battery change as well as the cost for additional batteries, and the associated extra space and manpower for battery change.