Toyota Material Handling Expands Solution Offerings With New Core Diesel Pneumatic Forklift

COLUMBUS, IN. (March 30, 2026) – Toyota Material Handling, the North American leader in material handling products and solutions, is launching a new diesel-powered series of pneumatic tire forklifts, the Toyota Core Diesel Pneumatic Forklift. Equipped with smart features engineered for outdoor applications, this new Toyota offering unlocks the power needed for heavy-duty performance with unmatched dependability.

The Toyota Core Diesel Pneumatic Forklift offers confident operation across demanding environments, including construction sites, lumberyards, ports, and building material storage sites. Rugged pneumatic tires support the forklift’s 4,000- to 6,500-pound weight capacity, ensuring reliable performance even when handling a full load.

“We’re proud to introduce the Toyota Core Diesel Pneumatic Forklift, a dependable solution for industries that rely on diesel-powered equipment,” said Cesar Jimenez, VP of Regulatory Affairs & Product Planning, Toyota Material Handling. “Built to perform in tough, outdoor applications with Toyota's legendary quality, this forklift delivers the strength and durability operators depend on. The Core Diesel Pneumatic is designed to help operators maximize productivity day after day.”

Key advantages of the Core Diesel Pneumatic include:

• Operational safety — Designed with the operator in mind, the Core Diesel Pneumatic features Toyota’s System of Active Stability^™, helping protect both the operator and the forklift from tip-overs and spills caused by unexpected load or speed conditions.
• Convenience — Diesel fuel enables the forklift to operate in heavy-duty conditions, promoting more uptime and throughput for even the busiest and roughest worksites. Also, the included LCD multifunction display puts essential data, such as the load meter, front and center, so the operator always has visibility into the machinery's capabilities.
• Superior traction — Engineered for high-intensity operations, our diesel-powered forklifts deliver the torque performance needed to move heavy loads over uneven terrain. Responsive low-end torque provides immediate acceleration under load, ensuring you maintain momentum even when starting on steep inclines or soft ground. With competitive travel and lift speeds, this machine is designed to maximize throughput in demanding yards, ports, and construction operations.

The Core Diesel Pneumatic comes with standard MyInsights^® telematics, which tracks the data of every move and transforms it into actionable insights that help facilities and the people who run them improve performance, schedule preventative maintenance, and enhance productivity overall.

The new diesel forklift offers several optional add-ins for customization to fit all needs. Operators can choose to include solid pneumatic tires, rear assist grip, synchronized steering, and a sideshifting fork positioner. These operator-first benefits increase ease of use and forklift efficiency.

Lower repair costs and higher residual value define Toyota’s internal combustion engine forklifts. The Core Diesel Pneumatic Forklift represents the brand’s latest innovation to utilize meticulously planned, integrated systems to deliver dependable service backed by Toyota’s legendary quality.

Learn more about Toyota and its full line of industry-leading energy solutions or find an authorized dealer near you by visiting ToyotaForklift.com.

About Toyota Material Handling

Toyota Material Handling offers material handling products and solutions, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design. Toyota’s commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, the hallmark of the Toyota Production System, extends throughout more than 230 locations across North America. With access to an industry-leading lineup of material handling products, Toyota dealers are uniquely positioned to help solve wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution. Built for every application, Toyota can provide the most complete set of solutions for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization. For more information or to learn more, visit ToyotaForklift.com.