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2019 3.0t TOYOTA CONTAINER MAST
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This 2019 3.0t Toyota container mast forklift, model 32-8FG30, is built for loading and unloading shipping containers and handling heavier warehouse pallets. Its container mast keeps the closed height low enough to work inside standard containers.
It has a 3.0 tonne capacity, side shift and a fork positioner for accurate pallet handling, solid tyres, and safety lights and beacons. It has been serviced, is safety compliant, and carries very tidy paintwork. It has 15,081 recorded hours, which is high, so it is offered at a lower price for buyers who want a higher-capacity container forklift and will maintain it.
Priced at $19,888 ex GST, it comes with finance, trade-in and Australia-wide delivery options. It is located in Somerton.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Toyota 32-8FG30
- Series
- Toyota 8-Series
- Year
- 2019
- Serial Number
- 308FGJ35-66382
- Load Capacity
- 3.0 tonnes
- Configuration
- Container Mast
- Fuel Type
- LPG Gas
- Recorded Hours
- 15,081
- Tyres
- Solid Tyres
Features and condition
- Side Shift
- Fork Positioner
- Safety Lights & Beacons
- PaintworkVery tidy paintwork
- ConditionServiced and safety compliant
Comes with this forklift
- FinanceFinance Packages Available
- Trade-InsTrade-Ins Welcome
- DeliveryAustralia-wide delivery available
- LocationSomerton, VIC
- Free6 Month Service
- Free6 Month Warranty (minimum)
- FreePallet Jack
About this forklift
Additional Offers & Services
Every forklift offered by Buy A Fork is workshop-prepared before sale. This Toyota 32-8FG30 container mast forklift has been serviced, is safety compliant, and carries very tidy paintwork, with safety lights and beacons fitted.
Finance packages are available, trade-ins are welcome for businesses replacing equipment, and delivery can be arranged Australia-wide.
Features of the 2019 3.0t Toyota 32-8FG30 Container Mast
- 3.0 tonne lifting capacity for heavier warehouse and freight loads.
- Container mast for working inside standard shipping containers.
- Toyota 32-8FG30 from the established 8-series range.
- LPG gas drivetrain for quick refuelling and flexible operation.
- Side shift for accurate horizontal pallet placement.
- Fork positioner for adjusting fork spacing from the operator’s position.
- Solid tyres for puncture-free running on hard surfaces.
- Safety lights and beacons fitted.
- Serviced and safety compliant.
- Very tidy paintwork.
- 15,081 recorded hours.
- Finance, trade-in and Australia-wide delivery options available.
Why Choose This Forklift/ Applications
This Toyota container mast forklift suits warehouses, transport depots, distribution centres and businesses that regularly load and unload shipping containers with heavier loads.
The container mast provides the reduced closed height needed to enter and work inside standard containers. Its 3.0 tonne capacity handles heavier palletised loads than a 2.0 or 2.5 tonne forklift, which suits freight and higher-weight container work.
Side shift and the fork positioner speed up pallet handling and reduce repositioning. With 15,081 recorded hours, this unit is offered at a lower price point for buyers who want a higher-capacity, workshop-prepared container forklift and will maintain it through its next stage of service life.
Advantages
- Toyota is a widely recognised forklift brand with strong parts and service support.
- 3.0 tonne capacity suits heavier warehouse, freight and container loads.
- Container mast enables operation inside standard shipping containers.
- Side shift and fork positioner improve pallet alignment and reduce repositioning.
- Solid tyres reduce the risk of punctures and downtime.
- Safety lights and beacons fitted for visibility.
- Serviced and safety compliant, with very tidy paintwork.
- LPG gas operation allows quick refuelling during active shifts.
- Sharp price point at $19,888 ex GST for a 3.0 tonne container forklift.
- Finance, trade-in and Australia-wide delivery options available.
Operator Training Requirements
Operators using this 3.0t Toyota container mast forklift must hold a current LF high risk work licence and complete any required workplace induction.
Training should cover safe container loading and unloading, correct use of the side shift and fork positioner, LPG cylinder handling, load capacity limits, and load stability when lifting. Operators should understand how load weight, load centre, floor surface and mast height affect stability.
Loads should be carried low during travel and only raised when the forklift is correctly positioned. Regular refresher training is recommended.
Regulatory Compliance
This Toyota 32-8FG30 has been serviced and is described as safety compliant, and has been prepared before sale. Pre-delivery preparation should include inspection of the mast, forks, lifting chains, hydraulics, steering, braking system, tyres, side shift, fork positioner, LPG components and safety controls.
Buyers should complete a site-specific risk assessment and include the forklift in the workplace’s inspection, servicing and maintenance schedule. Servicing or compliance documentation can be requested from Buy A Fork for workplace records and audits.
Resale Value
Toyota forklifts hold strong demand in the Australian used market due to the brand’s reputation, parts availability and service support.
The 3.0 tonne capacity, container mast, side shift and fork positioner give this forklift a practical specification for warehouse and transport buyers. It is a higher-hour unit at 15,081 recorded hours, which is reflected in the price, so continued servicing and accurate maintenance records will be important for its condition and future resale position.
Return on Investment (ROI)
This Toyota forklift combines container handling and heavier warehouse lifting in one machine, so a business can load containers and move higher-weight pallets without a second forklift.
Side shift and the fork positioner reduce handling time during pallet placement, and LPG operation supports quick refuelling on active shifts. At $19,888 ex GST, the lower purchase price shortens the payback period compared with a newer or lower-hour 3.0 tonne forklift, though buyers should weigh the higher recorded hours and ongoing maintenance as part of the decision.
Maintenance & Support
This Toyota 32-8FG30 has been serviced to support dependable operation, and given the higher recorded hours, a consistent maintenance schedule will be important. Ongoing maintenance should include regular checks of the mast, forks, lifting chains, hydraulics, side shift, fork positioner, steering, brakes, tyres, LPG system and safety controls.
Daily pre-start inspections should be completed before each shift, with operators reporting hydraulic leaks, damaged forks, chain wear, unusual noises, tyre damage or changes in braking and steering. Buy A Fork can assist with parts and after-sales support.
Flexible Financing Options/Rental and Purchase Options
Finance packages are available for this 3.0t Toyota container mast forklift, with repayments discussed against the buyer’s requirements and approval conditions.
Trade-ins are welcome for businesses replacing or upgrading equipment, assessed on make, model, age, hours, condition and specifications. The forklift is located in Somerton and can be inspected by arrangement, with delivery available Australia-wide.
Questions about this forklift
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1. What type of work is this Toyota forklift best suited for?
Shipping-container loading and unloading, and heavier warehouse pallet handling in freight and distribution operations.
2. Can this forklift operate inside a standard shipping container?
Yes. Its container mast provides the reduced closed height required to enter and operate inside standard shipping containers.
3. How much can it lift?
It has a 3.0 tonne lift capacity.
4. What does the fork positioner do?
It lets the operator adjust the spacing between the forks for different pallet and load widths, without manually moving each fork.
5. What does the side shift do?
Side shift allows the fork carriage to move left or right without repositioning the whole forklift, which supports faster and more accurate pallet placement.
6. Is 15,081 hours a lot for this forklift?
Yes, it is a higher number of hours, and this is reflected in the sale price. The forklift has been serviced and is safety compliant, and a consistent maintenance schedule will be important going forward.
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Factory 2/802 Cooper St, Somerton
Come and drive it in Somerton
Sit in the seat, lift something, and talk to the person who checked it. Call ahead and it will be ready and running when you arrive.
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