Tag: Forklift

Why do so many people trust Southeast Industrial Equipment for their material handling needs? Simple. With the nation’s most highly trained and recognized forklift and industrial equipment service, repair, and maintenance teams, we’ve earned a reputation for service excellence, and our ultimate goal is customer satisfaction. Come take advantage of our repair and maintenance programs designed to keep your equipment up and running with minimum hassle. Let us help you decide which program is right for you.

What is a Reach Truck?

Posted on January 3, 2022October 28, 2022 by Juliet

Reach Trucks are forklifts used in narrow aisle applications, such as warehouses. They are designed to have two outer legs that help distribute the load and a single set of wheels in the back. The wheels are located below the operator, which helps create a tighter turn radius. This allows operators to navigate smaller spaces, and still be able to reach higher racking.

Making your aisles taller and narrower is a good way to create more space when your warehouse becomes cramped, but it can also make navigation and material handling difficult. Toyota’s Reach Trucks can be assets to any warehouse fleet – allowing operators to easily navigate in and out of narrow aisles and reach significant heights, all while maintaining lifting capacity. Toyota’s newest Reach Trucks allow for unmatched confidence in the most challenging warehouse environments.

Toyota’s Electric Reach Truck delivers on efficiency and performance like never before. This Reach Truck comes with unique features coupled with the longstanding productivity, ergonomics, and low cost of ownership you expect from Toyota. The Toyota Reach Truck provides optimal visibility when reaching a second-level pallet position. The open view mast utilizes a 4-cylinder design to maximize forward visibility. Rigid mast construction helps minimize mast sway for precise load handling at maximum lift heights. This Reach Truck enables you to reach higher, work smarter, and be comfortably productive whether you’re moving from dock-to-stock, stock-to-dock, or anywhere in between.

For more information regarding the Toyota Reach Truck, call our specialists at (866) 696-9125!

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Standing Apart from The Rest – How The Toyota High-Capacity IC Core Goes Above and Beyond Others In Its Industry.

Posted on May 20, 2021May 21, 2021 by Juliet

Toyota has been a leading supplier of innovative forklifts for nearly 50 years and is 100% committed to delivering excellence from product planning to product development to manufacturing to sales and to after-sales service. As you can see, the Toyota total value story is unique only to Toyota. Toyota forklifts are manufactured to perform, to be reliable and durable and to be a long-term value for you and your business.

Now that’s a story of total value — total value that lasts.

The new High-Capacity Core IC Pneumatic (2THD) combines modern innovation with the quality and overall value you’ve come to expect from Toyota. Built using the Toyota Production System in the heartland of America, you can expect industry-leading lead times and rapid parts distribution to keep your operation on the go.

Toyota’s High-Capacity IC Core Pneumatic delivers versatility to handle any heavy-duty task while promising to fit the exact needs of your high-capacity operation. Ideal for lumber, steel, automotive, and any application where you need

major lifting capacity, the High-Capacity Core IC Pneumatic comes equipped with a Cummins 4-cylinder diesel engine that delivers up to 173 HP to give you the torque you need to move anything in the warehouse or under the sun. And it’s durable, with a rugged drive axle and electronically controlled transmission rounding out a reliable, heavy duty build.

Not only is the High Capacity Core IC forklift built to last, it is also visibly the best. See the value of the High-Capacity Core IC Pneumatic in two important areas. When operators are hard at work, the low-tilt cylinder design, shorter carriage, and clear-view glass provides an unobstructed sightline. And when it comes time for routine maintenance, a full side-tilt cab with 65° opening improves access to major components – making the High-Capacity Core IC Pneumatic the clear, best option.

We have picked out 6 of the top details that set the Toyota High Capacity IC Core Pneumatic apart from the others:

1. 1. 1. 1. 7” MD4 Touchscreen display offers key information and parameter adjustments
        
        Premium steel cabin with ergonomic air ride seat and fingertip controls
        
        Full side tilt cab for ease of service and repair
        
        Mid-mount tilt cylinders for enhanced mast and tilt parameters
        
        Cummins QSB 4.5 diesel engine provides superior power and torque
        
        Compact footprint with smooth turning and gear shift

Adding a new forklift to your fleet should be an investment that lasts. Toyota builds the best for its customers. It’s a forklift with better components and meticulously planned integrated systems that work together to deliver intuitive, dependable performance day after day. Toyota forklifts don’t often require service beyond scheduled maintenance. But when they do, it’s fast and easy — by design. And legendary Toyota quality means more productivity over the lifecycle of your forklift, along with lower repair costs.

Toyota leads in quality, durability, reliability and value, thanks to advanced technology and the world-renowned Toyota Production System. With the broadest and most complete set of material-handling solutions in the industry, Southeast Industrial Equipment specializes in meeting all of your needs — from a single forklift to an entire fleet. We’ve got you covered!

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The Solution to Changing Boat Storage Trends with Toyota’s Marina Forklift

Posted on May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Juliet

Toyota’s High Capacity Marina Forklift is the solution to changing boat storage trends and the unique challenges faced by marina owners and dock workers.

Once considered too costly for many boat owners, the advantages of dry storage (protection from the elements and advancements in building materials technology that make warehouses better able to withstand hurricanes, as well as increasing the load-bearing capabilities of the racking) have created an increased demand in many marinas. This also creates industry-specific challenges for marina and dock owners, such how to quickly access and move boats from the warehouse to the water, and how to house all those boats that were once in slip storage.

Marina owners are looking for specialty equipment that can maximize efficiency while maintaining safety and protecting their customers’ investments. The Toyota High Capacity Marina Forklift is the answer to those challenges. Customized for your application, with a lifting capacity of 15,000 – 55,000lbs, and forks that can handle any boat size you need to accommodate, this forklift can get the job done.

State of the art technology gives operators eyes in the back of their heads with must-have tools like an on-board rack height calculator and a backup camera, all in real-time and displayed on a 7” MD4 screen.

A two-stage mast built to reach new heights, gives you the ability to stack beyond traditional two and three-tiered racks, allowing marina owners to build up instead of out, and maximizing space. A forklift with negative lift, standard on Toyota’s High Capacity Marina Forklift, eliminates the need for cranes when lowering boats into the water, and optional wireless remote control gives operators the ultimate advantage in precision maneuverability.

Adapting to changing conditions and responding to new trends are critical to creating success in any industry. Having the right equipment, at the right time, along with a great support network can make all the difference. Contact your local Southeast Industrial Equipment branch today to see if the Toyota High Capacity Marina Forklift is right for your application.

Electric Forklifts & Pallet Jacks – The Safe, Environmentally Friendly Way to Get The Job Done

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Juliet

Leading the materials handling industry in safety and “green” initiatives of the future are Toyota‘s Class I, II, & III electric forklifts and pallet jacks.

The commitment to safety and reducing their environmental footprint are two huge factors in why Toyota forklifts have been rated #1 for over thirteen years.

“Toyota is committed to environmental responsibility, and it’s a role we take very seriously. Beyond pushing the bounds of product innovation, one of Toyota’s goals is to support environmentally appropriate and socially beneficial initiatives contributing to a cleaner environment.”

Brett Wood, CEO, Toyota Material Handling North America

When considering a forklift there are a number of key features that are most common in the decision making process. Safety, reliability, durability, productivity, cost, and ease of service to name a few. Toyota’s electric forklifts and pallet jacks are the leading lift trucks in these categories and most have little to ZERO emissions.

“The 8-Series signifies both Toyota’s leadership and innovation. It features an exclusive emission system that not only surpasses federal EPA emission standards, but also meets California’s more stringent emission standards. With the 8-Series, action speaks louder than words—Toyota has developed a product that not only substantially reduces the use of environmentally harmful substances in the manufacturing process, but also increases the amount of recyclable parts used.” – toyotaforklift.com

A top player in the 8-Series electric lift truck line is the Electric Walkie Pallet Jack. It’s the NEW GO TO in the materials handling industry for long loads in a horizontal application needing to get around in tight spaces and quickly. “We thought of everything with the new Electric Pallet Jack. A no-tools required, 3-piece cover combined with the standard electronic brake release and new battery pack improvements ensure that serviceability is a breeze. Increased run-time with the AC drive motor means you’ll get more work done between charges and increase your business’ productivity.”

Trinton Castetter , Product Support Specialist, Toyota Material Handling USA

Southeast Industrial Equipment Celebrating 30 Years

Posted on January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 by Juliet

Southeast Industrial Equipment is celebrating 30 years in the materials handling industry and we would like to thank you for continuing to trust us your premier equipment, service, parts, and after-market solution.

We look forward to what this year has in-store as we seek to better serve you for many more years to come. From the Southeast Industrial Equipment family to yours,
THANK YOU

Join the conversation using the hashtag #SIELIFT30 and share a memory with us!

See what a number our of executives have to say about this milestone >

Forklift Operator Holiday Gift Giving Guide – TMHNC

Posted on December 15, 2016April 21, 2023 by Juliet

It’s the holiday season and if you are looking to find a gift for a forklift operator, look no further! Toyota Material Handling Northern California put together a fantastic list of “14 Great Gift Ideas for Forklift Operators” – Senior Vice President, Mark Andreas

This year Santa himself is riding a forklift to deliver gifts to everyone on the nice list! Why not buy a gift for your forklift operator / operators with these great ideas including our favorite : this “Star Wars” inspired t-shirt.

TMHNC has even given practical accessory options and more! If new equipment is on your associates’ wish list then you have come to the right place! Southeast Industrial Equipment has a “nice list” of new equipment in stock and ready to purchase/lease! Contact us today to take advantage!

From the SIE family to yours, Happy Holidays!

Warehouse Racking Solutions

Posted on September 22, 2016April 12, 2024 by Juliet

Unlock the full potential of your warehouse with Southeast Industrial Equipment Inc., your one-stop shop for industry-specific racking solutions! Maximize storage capacity, streamline operations, and boost efficiency – all with the right racking system tailored to your unique needs.

SIE Has the Racking Systems You Need

Different lines of business, be it manufacturing or warehousing, call for various types of racking. SIE knows it’s important to set up a racking system that aligns with your industry to promote maximum efficiency and productivity. Take a look at what racking systems SIE suggests for your industry:

General Warehousing:

Selective Pallet Racks: The workhorse of warehouses, selective pallet racks offer unparalleled versatility and easy access to palletized goods. They’re perfect for storing a wide range of items and ideal for warehouses with moderate to high product turnover.

Drive-In & Push-Back Racks: When maximizing space utilization is your top priority, consider high-density storage solutions like drive-in and push-back racks. These systems create a compact storage block, ideal for storing large quantities of similar items.

Freezer/Cooler Warehousing:

Industrial-Grade Selective Pallet Racks: Maintain optimal product temperature and organization with our industrial-grade selective pallet racks. Engineered to withstand cold environments, these racks ensure the integrity of your temperature-sensitive goods.

High-Bay Pallet Racks: Take advantage of your warehouse’s vertical space with high-bay pallet racks. These robust systems allow you to maximize storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility

Retail Warehousing:

Shelving & Cantilever Rack Systems: Cater to your fast-paced retail environment with our innovative shelving and cantilever rack systems. Shelving units provide easy access to high-demand items, while cantilever racks offer versatile storage for bulky or oddly shaped merchandise.

Mezzanine Systems: Double your usable floor space with mezzanine systems. Create designated picking areas or office space above your existing footprint, enhancing order fulfillment efficiency and overall productivity.

General Manufacturing:

Heavy-Duty Pallet Racks: Form the backbone of your production line with our heavy-duty pallet racks. Store raw materials, finished goods, and heavy machinery securely and efficiently.

Cart Racking Systems: Optimize tool and die storage with versatile cart racking systems. These systems keep your essential tools organized and readily accessible, minimizing downtime and maximizing production efficiency.

SIE has the inventory to maximize your warehouse footprint, your workflow output, and job completion. Check out our entire warehouse catalog to find the equipment that will upgrade your facility’s production!

Want a visual? Check out the Toyota Forklift Warehouse Racking Solutions Infographic to understand different racking systems and their applications.

Contact SIE Today to Maximize Your Warehouse Productivity

Still have questions or a unique storage challenge? Southeast Industrial Equipment Inc. is here to help! Our racking specialists will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to design a customized storage solution that perfectly aligns with your specific business requirements.

A Safe Lift Needs a Safety List 5 NEW Forklift Safety Tips

Posted on February 12, 2016January 3, 2023 by SIElift

Consider this – cars need oil changes and tires aligned on a regular basis to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency. Much like cars, forklifts need to be regularly maintained and can be done with a Planned Maintenance schedule. Not only will Planned Maintenance help extend the life of your forklift, it will decrease downtime, increase productivity and increase efficiency. During a Planned Maintenance appointment safety features are checked thoroughly, parts lubricated, fluids leveled, and much more. Facilities and operators rely on forklifts for daily operations, therefore, having even one machine down could be detrimental to the days success.

In August of 2013 a man from Macon County, North Carolina died from CO (Carbon Monoxide) emissions. The North Carolina division of Occupational Safety and Health determined the CO was being emitted by a liquid propane gas powered forklift. It was emitting such high levels of CO that people outside the facility could have been exposed. Performing preventive maintenance would have caught the leak, and may have prevented this tragic loss of life. In material handling, safety is the number one concern for companies and operators.

The type of planned maintenance your forklift needs depends on the type of machine you have. There are gas and propane units as well as electric.

Here is where the NEW – yet old faithful – forklift safety tips come into play…

Forklift maintenance and safety is key, however at Southeast Industrial Equipment we also believe that training the operator of your forklift is just as important. If not more. When your warehouse, distribution center, or facility is poorly lite, loud, and/or has narrow aisles you need highly trained operators to keep the entire operation as safe as possible. Here are some tips to keep everyone from your operators, to pedestrians in and around the forklifts safe at all times.

Be aware of your surroundings
- Additional safety lights should be added to your forklift for greater visibility and pedestrian awareness.
- Utilizing the forklift back-up alarms and horns to let everyone around you know you are approaching.
- Being space-conscious when working in and around narrow aisles whether your operators are working side by side on different lift trucks or they are around customers in facility.
Utilizing Forklift and Fleet Management Technology
- T-Matics is Toyota’s Fleet Management system that can measure and manage accountability of your operators as well as the damages done to your machines. Keeping costs down and safety at the tip of the spear.
- The customization options for forklifts are endless. To keep individuals off the machines that should not be on them technology can added to our forklifts to keep the lift from starting if it is not the operator that drives that specific piece of equipment.
Knowing the Correct Forklift Capacities and Sticking to the PM Schedules
- In demanding situations it is easy to disregard the forklift lifting capacity. Not only is it unsafe for everyone around the unit, it is unsafe for the operator because of instability.
- Recognizing necessary repairs and sticking to a Planned Maintenance schedule will help increase safety and decrease accidents in the workplace.
Choosing Safe Everyday Practices
- Eliminating slip, trip, and fall hazards so that pedestrians and equipment can maneuver around the facility with ease.
- Having associates and operators wear appropriate clothing such as, reflective vests or steel toe boots can immensely increase safety in a facility.
Only Trained and Certified Operators Operating the Forklifts
- By-pass OSHA and other fines by training operators for the specific forklift they will be operating. Maneuvering a sit-down counterbalance forklift is much different than a stand-up order picker or man-up lift. We offer Train-the-Trainer courses, safety training, and on-site operator training, as well as, many other programs. OSHA requires it and SIE offers it!

President and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America, Brett Wood, predicts how important safety is and will be in the future of the material handling industry:

“[…] safety design, ergonomic design, productivity factors. If you combine those three together, together they work together in the forklift of the future. If you have a safe, comfortable operator you have a productive operator[…]” – Brett Wood President/CEO Toyota Material Handling North America

… According to Toyota Industrial Equipment no matter what type of lift truck you have, you need to have the following preventive measures taken:

Ask for Operator concerns/input
Clean Machine
Clean Grease Fillings and Lubricate
Check Upright Assembly
Check Parking Brake Operation
Check Service Brake Operation
Check/Fill Master Cylinder
Inspect Brake Pedal Linkage
Inspect Hydraulic Cylinders and Hoses
Check Tilt Cylinder Anchors
Inspect tires
Clean or replace hydraulic sump breather
Check and lubricate shafts and levers
Check steering for operation
Check lights, horns, backup alarm and gauges
Inspect data plate and decals
Inspect safety seat belts and hood latch
Visually inspect Load back rest and Overhead guard
Check battery; add water and clean
Check battery cables and receptacles
Check/fill transmission/differential oil levels
Check/fill hydraulic oil level.
Check Fork Wear/Chain Wear/Carriage wear

Note: Some preventative maintenance items that are performed for specific types of lift trucks are not listed.

Southeast Industrial Equipment has maintenance programs to fit the needs of your lift truck. SIE is dedicated to help maintain the safety and performance of your facilities forklifts. For more information please call us (866) 696-9125 or visit our website at www.sielift.com.

Parker, Brittney. “Forklift ruled likely cause of farm tragedy.” Macon County News 08 08 2013, n. pag. Web. 14 Jan. 2014.

“Forklift Planned Maintenance.” Toyota-Lift of Minnesota. N.p.. Web. 15 Jan 2014. link to article.

Introducing Landoll Forklifts

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Juliet

The addition of the Landoll Drexel & Bendi very narrow aisle forklifts enables us to substantially expand our ability to help our customers increase their space utilization and pallet density.

Our goal is to provide our customers with the full solution to their application. Here at SIE we can assist in engineered solutions, space planning, and warehouse supplies, in addition to finding the right material handling equipment to suite your needs. Bendi articulating and Drexel SwingMast^® forklifts provide the material handling solution needed for very narrow aisle applications through space optimization, improved productivity, greater flexibility and maximizing efficiency.

Southeast Industrial Equipment is now a proud dealer of Landoll Drexel & Bendi forklifts.

Whether storing standard pallets to 41 feet or handling odd shaped long loads, Landoll has the right Narrow Aisle Solution with a wide range of models, capacities, and power options. By design, neither the Bendi nor the Drexel SwingMast® swing the rear end while stacking so product and rack damage is minimized during product put away or retrieval.

Bendi – The leader in articulated forklifts

Drexel – The very narrow aisle and narrow aisle long load side loading solution.

Landoll manufactures two lines of Narrow and Very Narrow Aisle forklifts perfect for loading and unloading containers / trailers and then taking the product directly into your narrow aisle warehouse. The Drexel can withstand freezer storage with temperatures as low as -22 degrees Fahrenheit with the new freezer cab enclosure making it perfect for cold storage applications.

The Bendi Electric or IC powered forklifts provide the world’s first 180° articulating mast, front wheel steered design, providing unmatched maneuverability in narrow aisle storage. The Bendi can store pallet loads from aisles as narrow as 72 inches to lift height of 492 inches. Available in Electric and LP Gas models.
The Drexel SwingMast^® fork trucks are electric or IC powered and have a 90° rotating and shifting mast that operate as a front or side loader that can stack pallets or long loads in aisles as narrow as 56 inches and lift to a height of 372 inches.

Landoll also manufactures two other models of electric forklifts.

A Drexel EX (UL Certified explosion proof) front loading lift truck is designed to operate in hazardous flammable atmospheres.
Landoll also manufactures a stand up compact forklift, the LSC, which provides a low cost solution for increased efficiency when stacking or performing dock work, working in bulk storage or on the manufacturing floor and while stacking in drive in racking.

View more Landoll Very Narrow Aisle Forklift videos here.

Browse all of the material handling and industrial equipment we offer. We have the new or used piece of equipment you’ve been looking for, so please call (866) 696-9125, e-mail us contacts@sielift.com, or visit one of our nine material handling dealerships to purchase or lease today.

Toyota 2015 Product Launches

Posted on November 2, 2015November 3, 2015 by Juliet

Ready for the New Toyota Products Launched in 2015? Southeast Industrial Equipment attended the RDAC 2015 conference and came back with a wealth of knowledge after taking part in a hands on product launch of the new Reach Truck, 80-Volt Electric, and a High Capacity Internal Combustion forklift. The product launches culminate months of product development, with eight new Toyota models and services introduced in the last two years. For more information contact a territory managers at one of our local branches.

New Reach Truck
Toyota’s new 9 series Reach Truck features more than 500 engineering changes to increase quality, reliability, and durability. The Reach Truck is available in 2,500-4,500 pound capacities. With world class engineering and dependability, Toyota’s new Reach Truck is the perfect solution for your warehouse. Toyota’s Reach Truck comes in single and double reach models to help you utilize your warehouse space more efficiently. Choose between 24-volt or 36-volt power as well as battery compartments as short as 14.5 inches to as long as 21.5 inches. Longer maintenance intervals and the numerous engineering improvements make the Toyota Reach Truck the elite warehouse solution!

New 80 – Volt
Toyota’s new 80-Volt Electric forklift is available in 4,00-7,00 pound capacities and functions similar to the mid electric pneumatic forklift. No longer do you need an internal combustion forklift for your big, rough terrain, outdoor jobs. The 80-Volt is designed to work outdoors, reduce maintenance, improved ergonomics and increased productivity, and are proven to have twice the run time as the 38 and 48-Volt models. It features the largest battery of Toyota’s electric forklifts while producing zero emission.

New High Capacity IC Forklift
Toyota’s New High-Capacity IC Pneumatic Forklift is the largest forklift in Toyota’s product line. With a lift capacity up to 72,000 lbs., this large, rugged forklift can handle almost any heavy load. Commonly found loading and unloading large shipping containers or on the construction site, the High-Capacity IC Pneumatic Forklift provides lifting solutions for extremely heavy applications. This forklift demonstrates that Toyota is truly dedicated to it’s role as a full-line supplier and solutions partner for our customers.