Nichiyu Forklifts

The Japanese “Nippon Yusoki Company” (Nichiyu) has been manufacturing electric forklifts warehousing equipment since 1937, with representation in South Africa since 1979. It still maintains a market position in Japan of second electrics and third overall – despite not producing an internal combustion forklift.

This range of electric forklifts is proving to be an outstanding alternative to the conventional diesel or gas units. The fuel savings are phenomenal, showing an approximate 59% saving when compared to diesel forklifts, and approximately 72% saving against gas forklifts whilst performing on par. The counterbalance electric forklifts are also unique to the market in that they are specifically designed to work in adverse weather conditions – including rain – and as such prove even more likely to replace conventional internal combustion forklifts.

The traditional fear of high battery replacement costs has also been negated due to A Square’s unique backing of their batteries with a five year guarantee, an industry first. This is subject to certain conditions, but removes most of the customer’s responsibility.