Development Concepts; Development Objective - Toyota 7FBEF 15 Service Manual

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DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE

I Development objective
Toyota 5FBE series, 1,500-kg to 1,800-kg three-wheel, counter battery type forklift have favorably been
accepted by a large number of customers thanks to their ease of use and reliability since the model
change in 1993.
After the model changes by competitors in later years, however, disparities in specifications and
equipment compared to 7FB series and 7FBR series have been pointed out.
Growing environmental concerns in the market, on the other hand, has been adding to the importance of
battery vehicles.
I Development concepts
Optimum material handling operation matching each customer's needs by making the most of
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the features of AC-motor drive system.
Adoption of the SAS (mast control and steering synchronizer) developed in the 7 series and
2 highly evaluated in the market for realization of high stability comparable with that of the 7
series.
Easier ingress and egress by adoption of the open step, small-diameter steering wheel and tilt
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steering with memory.
Addition of 1,600- and 2,000-kgf models to the 1,500- and 1,800-kgf models in the previous
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series.
The AC drive system, especially was implemented in 1999 ahead of other companies by consolidation of
our time-tested technologies. Its features have fully been utilized not only in performances but also in
operating feel.
We propose these models as three-wheel counter battery forklift trucks without an equal in performance
and operating feel.