As part of its climate change mitigation efforts, California plans to lead the nation in transitioning all new forklifts away from fossil fuels and towards zero-emission models. The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) proposed legislation would require businesses to swap traditional forklifts, such as propane or diesel models, for electric ones that produce no harmful emissions.  

The proposed legislation is coming up quickly – CARB plans to ban sales of all new forklifts that are not zero-emission by 2026. Click here for the latest updates from CARB. 

Many California businesses are now getting ahead of CARB’s proposed zero-emissions mandate by adding electric forklifts to their fleet. If you’re a first-time electric forklift user or you’ve been using them for years, let’s consider why purchasing a TOYOTA electric forklift is better than buying another brand.  

REASONS TO BUY A TOYOTA ELECTRIC FORKLIFT

1. Electric Solutions for Every Application

Toyota Electric Forklifts fit a wide variety of applications. Toyota has an electric solution for every task, from the 3-Wheel Electric for efficient material handling to the Toyota Reach Truck for operating in narrow aisles to the Toyota Large Electric to easily tackle even your heaviest task. Toyota also sets itself apart by providing electric-powered models for indoor and outdoor use.  

2. Outperforms the Competition

Toyota’s 3-Wheel Electric Forklift has quickly become the industry leader in electric forklifts, setting a high bar with 15 percent greater energy efficiency and up to 23 percent speedier travel than other brand models. It also outperforms the competition in lift/lower speeds by 8 percent faster on average.  

In addition, Toyota’s 3-Wheel Electric Forklift is easy to maintain and has a 40 percent longer battery life than the competition. No wonder it is a top seller in Toyota’s forklift line. 

3. Industry’s Most Expansive Reach Truck Lineup   

Last year, Toyota launched a historic twenty-two new forklifts and material handling products – the most extensive product launch in the company’s history. The launch consists of 12 new reach truck models – giving Toyota the most expansive reach truck lineup in the industry.  

Toyota’s Reach Trucks are designed for safety, efficiency, and productivity. They feature padded floor and brake pedals, high visibility overhead guard, and padded lean points to make using the lift for extended periods safe and comfortable. 

4. Powerful Energy Options

To keep up with customer demands, Toyota Industrial Energy Solutions provides various energy solutions designed for your needs, ranging from reliable and affordable lead acid batteries to cutting-edge lithium-ion power sources. Click here to read FAQs about forklift batteries.  

5. Quality Built In

From a single forklift to an entire fleet, Toyota’s quality, durability, reliability, and value are built-in thanks to advanced technology and the world-renowned Toyota Production System. In addition, Toyota designed and built AC drives and pump motors to provide industry-leading run time and performance. Click here to learn about the benefits of using an AC-powered electric forklift.  

6. One-Stop Shop for Forklift Parts

Toyota is also your one-stop shop for Toyota Genuine Parts and parts for your entire fleet of material handling equipment. Our extensive cross-reference database gives us access to millions of parts numbers and competitive supply sources. Whether you need tires, brakes, or forks, we can find them faster than the competition.

7. Toyota 360 Support

Toyota 360 Support represents Toyota’s promise to be your partner while buying, owning, servicing, and eventually replacing the material handling equipment when the need arises. Click here to read FAQs about Toyota 360 Support.  

SAFETY IN A TOYOTA ELECTRIC FORKLIFT

8. Safety Innovation

Safety is essential for your employees and your bottom line. OSHA’s $afety Pays tool will tell you exactly how much a workplace injury could cost your business. The calculator breaks down the costs of 40 types of injuries and illnesses and shows the direct and indirect costs. And to drive home the importance of safety to your bottom line, the tool calculates the additional sales revenue you would need to generate to cover these costs.

Toyota introduced the world’s first and only System of Active Stability (SAS). The system electronically monitors the forklift’s operations to help reduce the likelihood of lateral and longitudinal tip-overs. Toyota’s SAS comes standard on most Toyota forklifts, including the popular 3-wheel and core electric models. Click here to watch SAS in action.  

Proximity sensors are another important safety device to help prevent collisions by detecting objects in the forklift’s path. Toyota’s all-new SEnS Smart Environment Sensor™ (SEnS) pedestrian detection system can assist operators in identifying a pedestrian or object behind their forklift during a shift. SEnS uses advanced technology and proprietary algorithms to distinguish between these obstacles. Click here to learn more about Toyota’s SEnS system and other must-have safety devices for your forklift. 

When you’re purchasing an electric forklift, the allure of an inexpensive option can be tempting. However, investing in a high-quality Toyota electric forklift from us comes with everything mentioned above and more. Click here for seven ways we can help your business beyond forklifts. 

Let us know if you’re in Los Angeles County and need help deciding when to add electric forklifts to your fleet. Our sales consultants can provide expert advice and answer questions about CARB’s proposed zero-emission mandates.  

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