Hyster S1.5C vs Toyota 8FBC20U

Key differences

  • Overall Width. The Hyster S1.5C offers 277 mm less overall width than the Toyota 8FBC20U.
  • Lift Speed (laden). The Toyota 8FBC20U offers 520 mm/s more lift speed (laden) than the Hyster S1.5C.
  • Lift Speed (unladen). The Hyster S1.5C offers 12,340 mm/s more lift speed (unladen) than the Toyota 8FBC20U.
  • Lift Motor Power. The Toyota 8FBC20U offers 18.5 kW more lift motor power than the Hyster S1.5C.
  • Drive Motor Power. The Toyota 8FBC20U offers 10.8 kW more drive motor power than the Hyster S1.5C.
  • Travel Speed (laden). The Toyota 8FBC20U offers 13.5 km/h more travel speed (laden) than the Hyster S1.5C.

Hyster S1.5C: 1,500 kg (at 500 mm load centre) ยท Toyota 8FBC20U: 1,810 kg (at 600 mm load centre). Load centres differ or are not specified; these capacity ratings are not directly comparable and do not establish a capacity winner. Check the manufacturer's load chart for the exact mast, lift height and attachment configuration before selecting a truck.

Hyster S1.5C leads with the higher figure on maximum lift height: its published 3,372 mm compares with 3,340 mm for Toyota 8FBC20U. That is an absolute difference of 32 mm (1.0% against the latter figure).

The travel speed (laden) figures separate Toyota 8FBC20U and Hyster S1.5C. Toyota 8FBC20U leads with the higher figure with 19.5 km/h; Hyster S1.5C records 6.0 km/h, a gap of 13.5 km/h or 225.0% of that second value.

On outside turning radius, Toyota 8FBC20U leads with the lower figure at 1,790 mm versus 1,855 mm for Hyster S1.5C. The measured gap is 65 mm, or 3.5% relative to the latter published value.

Toyota 8FBC20U leads with the higher figure on battery capacity: its published 765 Ah compares with 400 Ah for Hyster S1.5C. That is an absolute difference of 365 Ah (91.3% against the latter figure).

Highlighted values lead on that specification. An arrow indicates whether a higher or lower figure is preferred.

Specification Hyster S1.5C Toyota 8FBC20U
Capacity & Load
Rated Lift Capacity 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) (at 500 mm load centre) 1,810 kg (3,990 lb) (at 600 mm load centre)
Load Centre 500 mm (19.7 in) 600 mm (23.6 in)
Maximum Lift Height 3,372 mm (11.1 ft) 3,340 mm (11.0 ft)
Free Lift 100 mm (3.9 in) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Mast & Forks
Mast Type Not specified Wide-view 2-stage (V)
Mast Height Lowered 2,325 mm (7.6 ft) 2,115 mm (6.9 ft)
Mast Height Extended 3,961 mm (13.0 ft) 4,560 mm (15.0 ft)
Mast Tilt Forward Not specified 6deg
Mast Tilt Backward Not specified 8deg
Fork Length 1,000 mm (39.4 in) 1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Fork Width 100 mm (3.9 in) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Fork Thickness 35 mm (1.4 in) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Engine & Powertrain
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power Source Electric (battery) Battery Electric
Engine / Motor Power Not specified 14.8 kW (19.8 hp)
Drive Motor Power 4.0 kW (5.4 hp) 14.8 kW (19.8 hp)
Lift Motor Power 3.0 kW (4.0 hp) 21.5 kW (28.8 hp)
Transmission Not specified AC drive, transistor inverter
Battery & Fuel
Battery Voltage 24 V 48 V
Battery Capacity 400 Ah 765 Ah
Battery Type Lead-acid Lead-acid
Minimum Battery Weight 303 kg (668 lb) Not specified
Dimensions
Overall Length (with forks) 3,042 mm (10.0 ft) Not specified
Length to Fork Face 2,042 mm (6.7 ft) 2,075 mm (6.8 ft)
Overall Width 788 mm (31.0 in) 1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Height to Overhead Guard Not specified 2,235 mm (7.3 ft)
Wheelbase 1,600 mm (63.0 in) 1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Ground Clearance 76 mm (3.0 in) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Outside Turning Radius 1,855 mm (73.0 in) 1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Right-Angle Stacking Aisle (incl. load) 3,406 mm (11.2 ft) Not specified
Right-Angle Stacking Aisle (excl. load) Not specified 2,215 mm (7.3 ft)
Working Aisle (VDI 4.34), 1000x1200 Crossways 3,406 mm (11.2 ft) Not specified
Working Aisle (VDI 4.34), 800x1200 Lengthwise 3,522 mm (11.6 ft) Not specified
Load Distance (x) 211 mm (8.3 in) 425 mm (16.7 in)
Weights
Operating Weight 2,360 kg (5,203 lb) Not specified
Front Axle Load (laden) 515 kg (1,135 lb) Not specified
Rear Axle Load (laden) 3,345 kg (7,374 lb) Not specified
Performance
Travel Speed (laden) 6.0 km/h (3.7 mph) 19.5 km/h (12.1 mph)
Travel Speed (unladen) 6.0 km/h (3.7 mph) 19.0 km/h (11.8 mph)
Lift Speed (laden) 0 mm/s (0.0 ft/min) 520 mm/s (102.4 ft/min)
Lift Speed (unladen) 13,000 mm/s (2,559.1 ft/min) 660 mm/s (129.9 ft/min)
Lowering Speed (laden) 0 mm/s (0.0 ft/min) 500 mm/s (98.4 ft/min)
Gradeability (laden) 9.0% 25.0%
Tyres, Brakes & Chassis
Tyre Type Not specified Cushion
Front Tyre Size 254 x 125 21 x 7 x 15
Rear Tyre Size 200 x 100 16 x 5 x 10.5
Wheels (front / rear) 1x/2 2x / 2
Service Brake Electric / Electromagnetic Hydraulic
Operator Position Pedestrian Seated
General
Warranty 24 months / 4,000 hours (manufacturer standard) Not specified

What the numbers say

This is a cross-brand comparison: Hyster S1.5C (S Series (C447)), Toyota 8FBC20U (Core Electric 8FBC).

Hyster S1.5C: 1,500 kg (at 500 mm load centre); Toyota 8FBC20U: 1,810 kg (at 600 mm load centre). Load centres differ or are not specified; these capacity ratings are not directly comparable and do not establish a capacity winner. Check the manufacturer's load chart for the exact mast, lift height and attachment configuration before selecting a truck.

For racking, the Hyster S1.5C reaches 3,372 mm while the Toyota 8FBC20U tops out at 3,340 mm, a difference of 32 mm.

Running cost

Frequently asked questions

How do the published lift capacity ratings of the Hyster S1.5C and Toyota 8FBC20U compare?

Hyster S1.5C: 1,500 kg (at 500 mm load centre). Toyota 8FBC20U: 1,810 kg (at 600 mm load centre). Load centres differ or are not specified; these capacity ratings are not directly comparable and do not establish a capacity winner. Check the manufacturer's load chart for the exact mast, lift height and attachment configuration before selecting a truck.

How do the lift heights of the Hyster S1.5C and Toyota 8FBC20U compare?

Hyster S1.5C: 3,372 mm. Toyota 8FBC20U: 3,340 mm.

How do the turning radii of the Hyster S1.5C and Toyota 8FBC20U compare?

Hyster S1.5C: 1,855 mm. Toyota 8FBC20U: 1,790 mm.

What is the main difference between the Hyster S1.5C and Toyota 8FBC20U?

The Hyster S1.5C offers 277 mm less overall width than the Toyota 8FBC20U. The Toyota 8FBC20U offers 520 mm/s more lift speed (laden) than the Hyster S1.5C. The Hyster S1.5C offers 12,340 mm/s more lift speed (unladen) than the Toyota 8FBC20U.

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