Toyota is the world's largest forklift manufacturer, offering a comprehensive lineup of industrial forklifts ranging from 3,000 to 125,000 lbs capacity. The product line spans electric, internal combustion (LPG, gasoline, diesel), and heavy-duty models, with the System of Active Stability (SAS) as a standard safety feature across all counterbalance trucks.
Model Number Decoder
Toyota forklift model numbers follow a consistent format:
Character Meaning
First Digit (e.g., 8) Series number (higher = newer)
F Forklift
Second Letter Fuel type: G (LP/Gasoline), D (Diesel), B (Battery)
C Cushion tires (absence = pneumatic)
U Built in USA
Examples: 8FGCU25 = 8-Series, Forklift, Gas/LPG, Cushion tires, US-built, 5,000 lb capacity. 8FBE15U = 8-Series, Forklift, Battery, Electric, 3-wheel, US-built.
Electric Forklifts (Class I)
Core Electric Series (3,000–6,500 lbs)
Toyota's best-selling electric forklift, ideal for indoor warehouse applications. Navigates aisles as narrow as 11 feet. Available in 36V or 48V configurations. Features AC drive motors, regenerative braking, and a 4.3" color display.
3-Wheel Electric (3,000–4,000 lbs)
Leads the industry in travel speed and runtime. Model 8FBE15U (3,000 lbs) features a 36V electrical system and 1.48m turning radius.
Integrated Electric Pneumatic (8,000–17,500 lbs)
Features a proprietary custom-designed lithium-ion battery for maximum productivity. Model 7FBCU55 offers 12,000 lbs capacity with zero emissions.
Large Electric (8,000–12,000 lbs)
Zero-emission forklifts for tough warehousing challenges. Model 7BCU35 offers 8,000 lbs capacity.
Internal Combustion Forklifts
Core IC Cushion (LPG/Gas, 3,000–6,500 lbs)
The #1 selling IC cushion forklift. Model 8FGCU25 offers 5,000 lbs capacity, 10.6 mph travel speed, 120 fpm lift speed, and 30% gradeability.
Large IC Pneumatic (LPG, 13,500–17,500 lbs)
Engineered for rugged outdoor environments including construction sites and lumber yards. Model 50-8FG series offers 17,500 lbs capacity, 11.8 mph travel speed, 90.9" overhead guard height, and 34% gradeability.
Tonero Diesel Series (3.5–4.5 tonnes)
Built for intensive operation and multi-load handling. Model 3.5t offers 4,000 kg capacity (500mm LC), 24.0 km/h top speed, and 6,000 mm max lift height. Model 4.5t offers 4,500 kg capacity.
Core Diesel Pneumatic (4,000–6,500 lbs)
Rugged pneumatic tires for construction sites, lumberyards, and building material storage.
Heavy-Duty Forklifts (15,000–125,000 lbs)
Toyota's THD (Toyota Heavy Duty) line features reinforced steel frames, heavy-duty components, and powerful diesel engines. These are forklifts with lifting capacity of 15,000 pounds or greater.
High-Capacity IC Pneumatic (30,000–125,000 lbs)
The largest forklifts in Toyota's lineup. Equipped with MD4 7" Touchscreen Display, air ride suspension seats, force-cooled wet disc brakes, and heavy-duty planetary drive axles.
Model Capacity Max Travel Speed Gradeability
THD3000-24 30,000 lbs 23 mph 24%
THD3600-24 36,000 lbs 23 mph 22%
THD4000-48 40,000 lbs 23 mph 18%
THD6500-48 65,000 lbs 21.1 mph 17%
THD10000-48 100,000 lbs 20 mph 11.7%
THD12500-48 125,000 lbs 20 mph 9.9%
System of Active Stability (SAS)
SAS is standard on every Toyota counterbalance forklift. The system consists of six primary functions:
Swing Lock Cylinder: Locks the rear axle to change stability footprint from triangular to rectangular
Speed Reduction When Cornering: Automatically reduces speed based on lift height, load weight, and turning radius
Mast Front Tilt Angle Control: Prevents forward tipping
Mast Rear Tilt Speed Control: Controls tilt speed
Fork Leveling Control: Automatic leveling
Active Steering Synchronizer
The bottom line: Toyota industrial forklifts range from 3,000 to 125,000 lbs capacity across electric, LPG, gasoline, and diesel models. Key series include Core Electric (3,000–6,500 lbs, indoor), 3-Wheel Electric (3,000–4,000 lbs), Tonero Diesel (3.5–4.5 tonnes), Large IC Pneumatic (13,500–17,500 lbs, outdoor), and THD Heavy-Duty (15,000–125,000 lbs). System of Active Stability (SAS) is standard on all counterbalance models.