Toyota Forklift are the sole distributors of Toyota Forklifts, BT Equipment, Raymond Equipment and Kalmar Container handlers Forklifts in Southern Africa. In addition, the company markets an extensive range of quality materials handling accessories. Distribution and service is carried out through branches in the main centres with depots and dealers complementing the Southern Africa network.
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Our forklift trucks are built to the latest standards, using premium quality materials to deliver reliable service and maximum uptime. To ensure outstanding performance day after day with maximum uptime, we offer an extensive service package via our highly trained network of service engineers who are located across South Africa.

Respect for customers and putting their needs first has made us the world leader in material handling. With this achievement has come a great responsibility: to make materials handling the most reliable and worry-free aspect of your business.
To accomplish this, we offer you the very best support. And that means five things:

•               Proximity to you with extensive South African coverage
•               Dedicated service
•               A wide range of genuine spare parts delivered quickly
•               Expert technicians who undergo continuous training
•               Customised agreements to meet your needs.


Wherever you are in our vast coverage area, you will receive the best quality service in the business. Because when something is important to our customers, it is important to us that we exceed our customers expectations.

 

Genuine Spare Parts  keep valuable equipment rolling

To maximise the lifetime of your BT or TOYOTA forklift trucks and guarantee the highest levels of safety, all genuine Toyota spare parts are made to the strictest standards and specifications, and by using genuine parts you will help guarantee maximum uptime - not to mention reduce the risk and cost of unnecessary repairs. What is more, the supply of original parts is guaranteed for up to 10 years after production stops. 
All our products are developed and produced based on the big picture. Every individual component supports the overall design. That is why our spare parts come with built-in value. They are genuine parts that fit perfectly, down to the smallest detail. Only through us do you have immediate access to all the parts you need. That makes the choice sure and easy. When you buy a Toyota genuine part, you also get reliability, maximum service life and low overall cost of ownership. Whatever you need, it is always close to you. Everything from engines, pumps and wheels down to the tiniest nuts and bolts are never more than 24 hours away, no matter where in South Africa you are located. And many parts can be sourced even faster, thanks to our network of local warehouses and the parts stock carried by our technicians in their service vans.  
 

Parts & Engineers

To support you better, we first have to support our engineers. For them to give you maximum uptime, we give them one of the most efficient parts supply chains in South Africa.
Our parts centres in South Africa carry over 18766 different articles in stock. Overall they can provide different applications - anywhere in South Africa. These parts are relayed by national depots and local dealer depots, and each engineer carries in his service van an appropriate inventory of parts to match the trucks in his own operating area.
Depots and service vans are replenished daily to guarantee our customers with best parts availability at all times. 
Every technician can access our electronic parts catalogue and order parts online, and the inventory at each of our regional network centres reflects the forklift truck pool in their region. 

The result is obvious: maximum parts availability with the shortest possible lead times. 

 

Expert technicians

Skilled with latest tools and knowledge, our service excellence is driven by our commitment to continuous improvement.
This service excellence comes from the outstanding training received by every Toyota team member.
A complete and up-to-date education in service techniques is the only way we can offer the quality of technical advice our customers depend on.
 In order to become true specialists in their trade, our engineers undergo extensive training in  national centres . This intensive program provides technicians with all the experience and understanding they need in order to return your trucks to top form as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Coverage 

We are everywhere you are 
Wherever your business is located, we are never far away.
In South Africa  we have more than 452 dedicated service engineers.
239 Field & shop Technicians
208 Service Vehicles
That means we are always there to assist you, in less time than you thought imaginable.
Even in the most remote locations, we have you covered.

Service Packages 

Our three basic service levels:
Full Service. We are responsible for the functioning, reliability, and maintenance of your individual forklift trucks or your entire fleet. The price is fixed and includes genuine Toyota  spare parts. Full Service guarantees the high forklift truck performance and availability your company needs.

Preventative Maintenance. Preventative maintenance is an effective way to prevent unplanned downtime and costly repairs. We are responsible for maintaining your forklift trucks according to a preset plan and ensuring that they meet all safety requirements.

Safety Inspection. With the Toyota Safety Inspection, you can ensure that your truck fleet is always in compliance with safety standards set by national laws and regulating bodies.
When you need more

On-site Technician. Companies with large fleets can benefit by having a Toyota  technician on site. On-site technicians are Toyota employees, but work as part of your team to ensure the reliability and safety of the forklift truck fleet.

24-hour Service. Many companies work round the clock – and so does Toyota. We can provide service and maintenance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whenever you need it.

Specific agreements. Adapted contracts for special needs. Although we have basic contract types we are always searching for a solution that fits your individual needs.

LOAD TESTING

Objective:

The objectives of compiling a inspection report is to assure that
the equipment, in this case a forklift is inspected in accordance with the OHS Act, Act 85 1993, Driven Machine Regulations and relevant  Standards.

Purpose : 

That all the relevant data i.e. company  name , make, model, capacity and hours of the forklift is captured on the report. That all the defects are
clearly marked and recommendations made, to ensure the service ability
of the forklift.
 
Equipment needed to complete inspection and testing:

1. Forklift rig
2. Barrier tape to cordon area.
3. Load cylinder.
4. Load gauge + pipes and fittings.
5. Spreader beam to fit over forks.
6. Chain gauge
7. Fork gauge or venier
8. White background spray.
9. Black magnetic spray.
10. 15 Ton Sling + Shackle
11. Toolbox with spanners.
Forklift parts that need inspection.

1. Data plate  11. Safety Mechanism
2. Load chart  12. Exhaust system
3. Fork arms 13. Power System
4. Attachments (Side shift) 14. Engine + Gearbox and Diff
5. Chains 15. Cooling system
6. Hydraulic system. 16. Battery
7. Structure (Mast) 17. Bypass valve setting.
8. Rims + Tyres 18. Brakes
9. Cabin 19. Lights / Hooters
10. Steering 20. General

Description of Physical Load Test: Forklift Truck:

From data plate and load chart use rated capacity and load centre, use 100% load. Secure load to carriage, lift load to the maximum height at correct load centre. Measure creep at lift cylinders and also at middle of mast height and 500mm from ground. Then do load tests with a 110% load same as above.  Bypass valve should be set at Manufacturing Specification.

Areas where load testing has been done:

Tygerberg  Ind   Bellville
Epping Ind    Paarden Eiland
Stikland    Killarney Gardens
Athlone Ind   Brackenfell
Paarl    Malmesbury
Grabouw   Airport Ind
Wellington   Monteque Gardens
Ndabeni   Lambersbay