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Toyota 8FGCU25

The cushion-tyre workhorse of American warehouses

The Toyota 8FGCU25 is a 5,000 lb cushion-tyre LPG forklift, compact enough for warehouse aisles and one of the most common forklifts in the United States.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Cushion-tire forklift loading a beverage delivery truck
Cushion-tire forklift loading a beverage delivery truck

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+Strengths

  • Compact for indoor aisles
  • Fast LPG refuelling
  • Strong resale

−Watch-outs

  • Not suited to rough outdoor surfaces

Overview

The 8FGCU25 is the cushion-tyre counterpart of the 8FGU25. Cushion tyres make the truck shorter and lower, with a tighter turning radius for warehouse aisles.

Who it suits

Warehouses and manufacturing plants with smooth concrete floors that want the fast refuelling of LPG.

Toyota 8FGCU25 specifications

Rated capacity2,270 kg (5,000 lb) at 500 mm (24 in)
FuelLPG
TyresCushion
Stability systemToyota SAS

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Toyota Material Handling. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Sources and further reading

  1. Toyota Forklifts – 8-Series cushion (toyotaforklift.com)
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Alternatives

Other forklifts to consider

Hyster heavy-duty forklift (12-tonne model pictured)

Hyster

Hyster H50FT

Rated capacity
2,270 kg
Fuel
LPG or diesel
Tyres
Pneumatic