Toyota SAS - System of Active Stability 

Dynamic forklift intelligence

Unique to Toyota forklift trucks, System of Avtive Stability (SAS) is a patented dynamic system comprising 10 sensors, 3 actuators and a controller. SAS constantly monitors forklift operations and automatically takes corrective action when it senses factors that could lead to truck or load instability. Its six advanced functions work together to keep your driver and goods safely on the move - and your productivity on the up.

The SAS test Toyota SAS proved its worth again in an independent test of stability in counterbalanced forklifts. The independent test rating   Read more

SAS knows how to drive down costs SAS is dynamic technology that cuts driver and damage costs, costs that collectively account for more than 70% of a forklifts operational costs. And not only does it do so immediately, it also enables you to remain safe, productive and competitive.

Did you know

• that there are more than 500,000 forklifts in the field equipped with Toyota SAS?
• that SAS addresses costs in areas than collectively account for more than 70% of your forklift truck operating cost?
• Toyota SAS acts automatically to prevent sideways tip-over, the cause of about 30% of serious forklift accidents?
• a SAS equipped Toyota Tonero outperformed all competition to finish top of an independent stability test?
• an EU directive has been proposed that will set radical new requirements for stability and the Toyota Tonero counterbalanced forklift truck already surpasses them?
• that Toyota is the only forklift manufacturers to offer a complete savings package like the six advanced SAS functions delivers?
• the direct insurance costs of workplace accidents are estimated to be €20 billion every year?
• 149 million working days are lost every year due to workplace accidents?
• that the significant net effect of occupational accidents could represent from 1 to 3% of a country’s gross national product?
• that those employed for less than 2 years are more likely to have an accident than the average worker?