Tow tractor line-up extended

Toyota applies its lean approach principles to logistic processes, with the same goals – elimination of waste, maximum added value and total quality. With this lean thinking everything is moved just in time, generating a smooth workflow. Tow tractors are perfect for this, transporting multiple loads in a train of carriers from station to station, in a safe way. Automated towing is then the next step in lean transportation, offering higher productivity with less waste and a more sustainable way of material handling.

Versatile line-up for a wide range of applications

The updated T-motion range consists of only electric-powered vehicles, providin

Toyota Material Handling has extended its tow tractor line-up with a wide range produced by Simai, specialist in the towing business and part of the Toyota group. A new electric vehicle, Toyota 3TE25, has also been introduced to replace the current heavy-duty range.

Lean-thinking

Based on the proven Toyota Production System, Toyota applies its lean approach principles to logistic processes, with the same goals - elimination of waste, maximum added value and total quality. With this lean thinking everything is moved just in time, generating a smooth workflow. Tow tractors are perfect for this, transporting multiple loads in a train of carriers from station to station, in a safe way. Automated towing is then the next step in lean transportation, offering higher productivity with less waste and a more sustainable way of material handling.

Versatile line-up

The updated towing range consists of only electric-powered vehicles, providing powerful and clean tow solutions from 0.8 all up to 50tonnes. Manoeuvrable indoor models, stand-on models for easy on/off, comfortable long-distance tractors for outdoor use, the T-motion range is said to be able to cover any application.

"From order picking or e-commerce to manufacturing or airports, or just wherever a load needs to be moved – for each business we have an efficient tow solution with dedicated load carriers," confirms Craig Walby, director product management at Toyota Material Handling Europe.