Toyota 8BNCU20/18.5
Series: Toyota Forklift
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Toyota Forklift – what the series, engine letter and suffix in the type code mean
The "Toyota Forklift" entry groups the Japanese manufacturer's IC-engine trucks across several design generations, from the 6/7-series up to the current 8-series. The first digit in the model code marks exactly that series: the higher the number, the newer the design generation, as seen comparing 7FGU35 with the newer 8FD40U.
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Next comes the drive designation: "F" stands for internal-combustion engine, and the following letter indicates the fuel — "G" for gasoline/LPG, "D" for diesel. An optional trailing "U" marks a particular chassis or tire configuration within the series, and the closing number denotes the capacity class.
Models recorded in the database span 32.8 to 70.8 kW of engine power, 1,111 to 37,653 kg of own weight, 1,802 to 4,301 cm³ displacement across 3 to 8 cylinders, and lift heights of 2,410 to 4,780 mm — a range running from light warehouse trucks to heavy yard forklifts for container and heavy-load duty, represented by models such as 7FGU35, 7FGU40, 8FD35U, 8FD40U or 8FD60U.
For a used Toyota forklift, the main checks are mast condition (roller and chain wear), the state of the drive and steer axles, and — on IC models — oil-change intervals and soot buildup on the turbocharger. Always cross-check the recorded operating hours against the service book, since the trucks' robust build can hide a high hour count behind an unremarkable appearance.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Toyota Forklift, - Toyota Forklifts (offiziell): Aufbau der Modellnummern, - Toyota Material Handling: 8FG/8FD-Katalog
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | TOYOTAcorrect |
|---|
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 102.1 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 3,114 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | Solid Rubbercorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.1 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 1,480 mmcorrect |
| Fork spread | 4,775.2 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,814.4 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift height | 4,780 mmcorrect |
| Lowering speed | 30.5 m/mincorrect |
| Gradeability | 15 %correct |
Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Lift speed | 18.3 m/mincorrect |
| Load centre | 609.6 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 5°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 3°correct |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Toyota 8BNCU20/18.5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,114 kg.
How fast does the Toyota 8BNCU20/18.5 go?
Top speed is 12.1 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Toyota 8BNCU20/18.5?
Load capacity is 1,814 kg at a 610 mm load centre, lift height 4,780 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
05-8FBM20T
05-8FBM30T
05-8FBM35T
7FBCU15
7FBCU18
7FBCU35
7FBCU45
7FBCU55
7FDAU50
7FDKU40
7FDU15
7FDU18
Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
Forklift in 3D section
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