The SAS test

Putting the best through every testYou can be sure Toyota SAS delivers results because not only have we put it through our own exhaustive Toyota test, we’ve also submitted it for independent tests.INDEPENDENT TEST/media/42870/img3-three-blocks_v2.pngAbout the test/media/6149/img5-three-blocks.jpgOTHER SAS TEST/media/6323/img4-three-blocks.png1136113711380001328,1334,11691811/media/55588/independent_film.jpgSAS Finishes FirstToyota SAS proves itself yet again as a SAS equipped Toyota Tonero finishes top of its class in an independent test of stability in counterbalanced trucks.

The test was undertaken by French certification organisation UTAC - one of the 31 organisations recognised by IATF worldwide (International Automotive task Force). UTAC has developed extensive know-how and experience in industrial testing primarily acquired in the automotive industry. The test protocol was inspired from a test protocol under preparation to become a new EU standard and to be included in the ISO Industrial trucks - Safety requirement and verification. The purpose of this standard is to provide a procedure for verifying the lateral stability of the forklift while driving forward.

We have illustrated the truck performance through a simple "stars" rating system.

The Test Rating SystemRatingRankingMeet the project normOutperform the project norm by 20% Outperform the project norm by 35% No inner wheel lift bonusThe Test Rating SystemClearly ahead of the rest

• Toyota Tonero truck recorded the best results irrespective of the driver
• The Tonero was the only truck that didn't register any lift up of the inner rear wheel

THE INDEPENDENT TEST VIDEO13470001328,1334,1169A carefully chosen track

The test track consisted of two perpendicular crossing lanes. The overall dimensions of the test track included a designated area A for accelerating up to required velocity at the beginning, and an area E for stopping.

The test track/media/19638/sas_test_track_v3_small.gif

W2 width tested and gradually reduced Truck driving at full-speed

No room for error

For an attempt the forklift truck had to accelerate in area A and cross first line  with at least 90% maximum velocity

• After passing the entry corridor and entering the manoeuvring area,  the driver had to steer quickly but steadily to the exit corridor and leave this corridor across the last line
• Between the first line and the last line the accelerator pedal had to be fully depressed and behind the last line in area E the truck had to be stopped immediately
• Sliding of the vehicle was allowed as long as the truck did not miss the criteria for test validity (touching/crossing of the track limits or releasing of the accelerator pedal)

The requirements for the test are fulfilled if 3 successful attempts are obtained within a maximum number of 10 attempts

An attempt was deemed successful if the following criteria were met:

• The inner rear wheel on rear axle had constant contact to the ground
• A lift off of the inner front wheel was allowed
• For an attempt to be valid no wheel was permitted to touch the limiting lines of the test track
• If 3 successful attempts were obtained, the driver could try the lower "W2" value

Selection criteria for trucks tested:

• The truck had to be equipped with standard forks.
• The test velocity of the truck had to be greater than 90% of the maximum designed truck velocity.
• The truck had to be fitted with safety equipment to prevent the overturning.
• The amount of clearance between the stabilizers and the ground had to be enough to prevent a tip-over of the vehicle yet allow a rear wheel lift-off.
• The truck had to be fitted with an operator restraint system, ideally a full-body type seat belt.
• No load on the fork was required.
• The test truck had to have new tyres that complied with the specifications of the truck's manufacturer.

0001328,1334,1169Testing consistency and accuracy

We continuously test SAS against the competitors to be sure that does indeed surpass them. In the following 2 tests we examined the difference SAS makes to driving techniques and pallet stacking times. In both tests we compared a SAS equipped Tonero with 3 competitor trucks and used the same driver for all.

12151214/media/15123/active_steering.jpg/media/15297/fork_level.jpg12141215ACTIVE STEERING SYNCHRONISER FORK-LEVELLING CONTROL

We tested how big a difference the Active Steering Synchroniser made in reducing fatigue, stress and task time. By ensuring correct alignment between steering knob and rear wheels it prevents accidents and repetitive corrective actions. Every truck consistently moves in the direction it's expected to.

Accurate fork-levelling takes a little time, every time, and can be a dangerous process when visibility is comprised because the load is at a height. We tested how the Fork Levelling Function helped prevent the dropped loads that lead to costly damages and higher insurance premiums.

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Putting the best through every testYou can be sure Toyota SAS delivers results because not only have we put it through our own exhaustive Toyota test, we’ve also submitted it for independent tests.INDEPENDENT TEST/media/42870/img3-three-blocks_v2.pngAbout the test/media/6149/img5-three-blocks.jpgOTHER SAS TEST/media/6323/img4-three-blocks.png1136113711380001328,1334,11691811/media/55588/independent_film.jpgSAS Finishes FirstToyota SAS proves itself yet again as a SAS equipped Toyota Tonero finishes top of its class in an independent test of stability in counterbalanced trucks.

The test was undertaken by French certification organisation UTAC - one of the 31 organisations recognised by IATF worldwide (International Automotive task Force). UTAC has developed extensive know-how and experience in industrial testing primarily acquired in the automotive industry. The test protocol was inspired from a test protocol under preparation to become a new EU standard and to be included in the ISO Industrial trucks - Safety requirement and verification. The purpose of this standard is to provide a procedure for verifying the lateral stability of the forklift while driving forward.

We have illustrated the truck performance through a simple "stars" rating system.

The Test Rating SystemRatingRankingMeet the project normOutperform the project norm by 20% Outperform the project norm by 35% No inner wheel lift bonusThe Test Rating SystemClearly ahead of the rest

• Toyota Tonero truck recorded the best results irrespective of the driver
• The Tonero was the only truck that didn't register any lift up of the inner rear wheel

THE INDEPENDENT TEST VIDEO13470001328,1334,1169A carefully chosen track

The test track consisted of two perpendicular crossing lanes. The overall dimensions of the test track included a designated area A for accelerating up to required velocity at the beginning, and an area E for stopping.

The test track/media/19638/sas_test_track_v3_small.gif

W2 width tested and gradually reduced Truck driving at full-speed

No room for error

For an attempt the forklift truck had to accelerate in area A and cross first line  with at least 90% maximum velocity

• After passing the entry corridor and entering the manoeuvring area,  the driver had to steer quickly but steadily to the exit corridor and leave this corridor across the last line
• Between the first line and the last line the accelerator pedal had to be fully depressed and behind the last line in area E the truck had to be stopped immediately
• Sliding of the vehicle was allowed as long as the truck did not miss the criteria for test validity (touching/crossing of the track limits or releasing of the accelerator pedal)

The requirements for the test are fulfilled if 3 successful attempts are obtained within a maximum number of 10 attempts

An attempt was deemed successful if the following criteria were met:

• The inner rear wheel on rear axle had constant contact to the ground
• A lift off of the inner front wheel was allowed
• For an attempt to be valid no wheel was permitted to touch the limiting lines of the test track
• If 3 successful attempts were obtained, the driver could try the lower "W2" value

Selection criteria for trucks tested:

• The truck had to be equipped with standard forks.
• The test velocity of the truck had to be greater than 90% of the maximum designed truck velocity.
• The truck had to be fitted with safety equipment to prevent the overturning.
• The amount of clearance between the stabilizers and the ground had to be enough to prevent a tip-over of the vehicle yet allow a rear wheel lift-off.
• The truck had to be fitted with an operator restraint system, ideally a full-body type seat belt.
• No load on the fork was required.
• The test truck had to have new tyres that complied with the specifications of the truck's manufacturer.

0001328,1334,1169Testing consistency and accuracy

We continuously test SAS against the competitors to be sure that does indeed surpass them. In the following 2 tests we examined the difference SAS makes to driving techniques and pallet stacking times. In both tests we compared a SAS equipped Tonero with 3 competitor trucks and used the same driver for all.

12151214/media/15123/active_steering.jpg/media/15297/fork_level.jpg12141215ACTIVE STEERING SYNCHRONISER FORK-LEVELLING CONTROL

We tested how big a difference the Active Steering Synchroniser made in reducing fatigue, stress and task time. By ensuring correct alignment between steering knob and rear wheels it prevents accidents and repetitive corrective actions. Every truck consistently moves in the direction it's expected to.

Accurate fork-levelling takes a little time, every time, and can be a dangerous process when visibility is comprised because the load is at a height. We tested how the Fork Levelling Function helped prevent the dropped loads that lead to costly damages and higher insurance premiums.

/media/7591/ico6-functions.png/media/7592/ico5-functions.pngACTVE STEERING SYNCHRONISERFORK LEVELLING CONTROL122912290001328,1334

Putting the best through every testYou can be sure Toyota SAS delivers results because not only have we put it through our own exhaustive Toyota test, we’ve also submitted it for independent tests.INDEPENDENT TEST/media/42870/img3-three-blocks_v2.pngAbout the test/media/6149/img5-three-blocks.jpgOTHER SAS TEST/media/6323/img4-three-blocks.png1136113711380001328,1334,11691811/media/55588/independent_film.jpgSAS Finishes FirstToyota SAS proves itself yet again as a SAS equipped Toyota Tonero finishes top of its class in an independent test of stability in counterbalanced trucks.

The test was undertaken by French certification organisation UTAC - one of the 31 organisations recognised by IATF worldwide (International Automotive task Force). UTAC has developed extensive know-how and experience in industrial testing primarily acquired in the automotive industry. The test protocol was inspired from a test protocol under preparation to become a new EU standard and to be included in the ISO Industrial trucks - Safety requirement and verification. The purpose of this standard is to provide a procedure for verifying the lateral stability of the forklift while driving forward.

We have illustrated the truck performance through a simple "stars" rating system.

The Test Rating SystemRatingRankingMeet the project normOutperform the project norm by 20% Outperform the project norm by 35% No inner wheel lift bonusThe Test Rating SystemClearly ahead of the rest

• Toyota Tonero truck recorded the best results irrespective of the driver
• The Tonero was the only truck that didn't register any lift up of the inner rear wheel

THE INDEPENDENT TEST VIDEO13470001328,1334,1169A carefully chosen track

The test track consisted of two perpendicular crossing lanes. The overall dimensions of the test track included a designated area A for accelerating up to required velocity at the beginning, and an area E for stopping.

The test track/media/19638/sas_test_track_v3_small.gif

W2 width tested and gradually reduced Truck driving at full-speed

No room for error

For an attempt the forklift truck had to accelerate in area A and cross first line  with at least 90% maximum velocity

• After passing the entry corridor and entering the manoeuvring area,  the driver had to steer quickly but steadily to the exit corridor and leave this corridor across the last line
• Between the first line and the last line the accelerator pedal had to be fully depressed and behind the last line in area E the truck had to be stopped immediately
• Sliding of the vehicle was allowed as long as the truck did not miss the criteria for test validity (touching/crossing of the track limits or releasing of the accelerator pedal)

The requirements for the test are fulfilled if 3 successful attempts are obtained within a maximum number of 10 attempts

An attempt was deemed successful if the following criteria were met:

• The inner rear wheel on rear axle had constant contact to the ground
• A lift off of the inner front wheel was allowed
• For an attempt to be valid no wheel was permitted to touch the limiting lines of the test track
• If 3 successful attempts were obtained, the driver could try the lower "W2" value

Selection criteria for trucks tested:

• The truck had to be equipped with standard forks.
• The test velocity of the truck had to be greater than 90% of the maximum designed truck velocity.
• The truck had to be fitted with safety equipment to prevent the overturning.
• The amount of clearance between the stabilizers and the ground had to be enough to prevent a tip-over of the vehicle yet allow a rear wheel lift-off.
• The truck had to be fitted with an operator restraint system, ideally a full-body type seat belt.
• No load on the fork was required.
• The test truck had to have new tyres that complied with the specifications of the truck's manufacturer.

0001328,1334,1169Testing consistency and accuracy

We continuously test SAS against the competitors to be sure that does indeed surpass them. In the following 2 tests we examined the difference SAS makes to driving techniques and pallet stacking times. In both tests we compared a SAS equipped Tonero with 3 competitor trucks and used the same driver for all.

12151214/media/15123/active_steering.jpg/media/15297/fork_level.jpg12141215ACTIVE STEERING SYNCHRONISER FORK-LEVELLING CONTROL

We tested how big a difference the Active Steering Synchroniser made in reducing fatigue, stress and task time. By ensuring correct alignment between steering knob and rear wheels it prevents accidents and repetitive corrective actions. Every truck consistently moves in the direction it's expected to.

Accurate fork-levelling takes a little time, every time, and can be a dangerous process when visibility is comprised because the load is at a height. We tested how the Fork Levelling Function helped prevent the dropped loads that lead to costly damages and higher insurance premiums.

/media/7591/ico6-functions.png/media/7592/ico5-functions.pngACTVE STEERING SYNCHRONISERFORK LEVELLING CONTROL122912290001328,1334