The last part of the model number indicates the load center, or the container handler type if it’s port equipment. If the capacity number is followed by an “S,” that’s a short chassis model. So, a THDC 4000 is a High-Capacity Large IC Cushion Forklift with a 40,000 lb capacity. The next part of the model number tells you the lift truck’s base lifting capacity - just add a zero. THDA is a cushion tire forklift with an adjustable wheelbase THDC is an IC forklift with cushion tires THD is an IC forklift with pneumatic tires The model numbers for Toyota THD forklifts with 15,000+ capacities are easier to interpret. Toyota Forklift model numbers for 15,000 lbs and higher

NOTE: Always check your forklift's data plate for its r ated capacity. If that number were 20 instead 15, then it has a 4,000 lb capacity. In the case of the 8FBE15U, '15' represents 3000 lbs. The diagram above shows a chart of numbers and their corresponding chassis capacity. The '15U' part tells you the machine was made in the 'U'nited States, and has a 3,000 lb capacity. “B” indicates it’s battery-powered/electric, and the “8F” tells you it’s an 8-series forklift, Still with us? If you’re in the weeds, here is an example to help clarify.Ī 8FBE15U is an 8-series 3-wheel electric forklift “E” appears on 3-wheel electric and/or end control rider models.“H” means the lift truck has a high-capacity battery.“C” tells you the forklift has cushion tires, no “C” means it has pneumatic tires.The fourth (and sometimes fifth) character tells you more about the truck type ”N” indicates a narrow chassis, typically a stand-up, counterbalanced model.”W” appears pallet jacks, indicating a walk-behind.

The third character tells you about the fuel type or drive type

B” for base legs (reach trucks and walkie stackers).

A forklift model number beginning with “7” may be an older model, but how old depends on the type of equipment. New Toyota forklifts generally have a model number starting with “8,” indicating they’re an “8-series” model. Toyota Forklifts up to 17,500 lbs capacity There are two different numbering systems, we'll start with the more common one: Your lift truck’s model number is encoded with information about its base capacity, fuel type, and (to some extent) how old it is. This is especially helpful for large fleets where “the orange one with a propane tank on the back” could mean one of a dozen different trucks.

2200 is short for 22,000 (the carrying capacity)Ī forklift’s model number can also help you differentiate one forklift from another.

THD is an IC forklift with pneumatic tires.

For example, a THD2200-24 is a forklift with pneumatic tires and 22,000 lbs carrying capacity at a 24” load center. Each letter or number can tell you useful details about your lift truck. In today’s post, you'll learn how to decipher your Toyota forklift’s model number.

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