Press Releases 2005
Press Releases 2005
March 2005 - A New 7SLL range TOYOTA LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION OF HEAVY-DUTY STACKERS
Toyota Industrial Equipment introduces a new generation of heavy-duty stackers. Comprising five models, the 7SLL range is built around the unique Toyota Powerdrive system which significantly improves safety, reliability and performance.
The 7SLL range is designed for heavy-duty applications where lift height, load weights and frequency of movements are more demanding. Higher drive speeds and electric proportional lifting help increase productivity. A spring-mounted rider platform minimises operator stress.
David Backx, Product Specialist, Toyota Industrial Equipment Europe, comments:
“To further improve driver comfort and efficiency, the 7SLL range includes up-to-date technologies such as the enhanced Toyota Powerdrive system which is also featured on our 7SM medium duty stackers.”
Toyota ’s PowerDrive System provides integration of contact-less controls, CAN bus communication and separately excited motors that deliver higher performance power. The contact-less controls replace more conventional switches and potentiometers that are prone to wear, and the CAN bus communication provides quicker, more reliable transmission of information with reduced components.
A tiller arm provides a user-friendly interface between the operator and the Powerdrive system. This maximises driver comfort and helps reduce errors caused by operator fatigue. A digital display on the tiller gives the operator essential information, including battery energy level updates. Truck operational parameters such as drive speed and braking performance can also be easily programmed through the tiller arm to match the capability of the operator and the need of the workplace.
Also included is Toyota’s Powertrak system which automatically adjusts the wheel pressure to the load weight and lift height to provide better traction and stability.
Available with simple roll on / roll off sideways battery exchange, the 7SLL stackers are capable of continuous operation, ensuring maximum productivity in intensive applications. The range features a new stylish design incorporating a more robust chassis, clear view masts to improve all round vision, and light tiller steering to enhance manoeuvrability.
David Backx comments: “With lift hights up to 5.4m, the 7SLL range has been designed to ensure accurate and safe handling in congested areas. The new range is highly effective for a variety of tasks including stacking, double stacking, horizontal transportation, and loading / unloading of lorries at docking stations. It is ideal for operations that handle heavier loads at higher lift heights such as the manufacturing, retail and distribution industries.
The 7SLL 12.5 / 7SLL 16 are designed for lifting and horizontal applications. Fixed support arms with wrap-over forks allow effective handling of europallet or similar loading carriers.
The 7SLL 12.5F / 7SLL 16F wrap-over fork stackers have the addition of elevating support arms ensuring better ground clearance and making it ideal for use on uneven surfaces, gradients or on the back of lorries at docking stations. Designed for europallet or similar load carriers.
Featuring support arms that can straddle pallets, the 7SLL 13.5S is ideal for handling bottom-boarded pallets which cannot normally be handled by wrap-over forks. Conventional forks are also included which can be adjusted in width depending on the load carrier.
David Backx concludes: “Continuously developing our product range is key to further improving customer satisfaction and strengthening Toyota’s position as the world leader in materials handling. The 7SLL trucks significantly enhance Toyota’s range of powered stackers and have been designed to meet the changing requirements of the market. The new design and additional features will ensure customers achieve greater levels of safety and improved productivity through more accurate handling.”