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What Is A Forklift Data Plate and How Do I Read It?

Posted: April 16, 2026
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Quick Summary:ÌýA forklift data plate, also called a capacity plate or nameplate, provides important details about load capacity, weight, fuel type, and operating limits. It helps operators quickly understand the equipment’s specifications and capabilities before use, including model number, lift capacity, and configuration. Reading the data plate correctly supports proper operation, compliance, and efficient material handling.

Taking possession of a brand-new or new-to-you forklift is fun. One of the reasons the people at Toyota are so dedicated to manufacturing and selling forklifts is that they are cool machines. So, I know operators are excited to jump on their new lift and get to work. Not to worry. We want you to enjoy and use your Toyota forklift to get your work done safely and efficiently.

What Information Is on a Forklift Data Plate?

Sometimes referred to as a capacity plate or a forklift nameplate, the forklift data plate includes important information such as weight, fuel type, and forklift load capacity. Associates need to read the data plate during training and before use to help build a culture of safety in your facility.

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Relatively quickly, you’ll need to know some quick information about your forklift’s capabilities. Luckily, a forklift data plate is installed on every truck on the market to help you understand what your forklift can do and provide vital information.

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There is a variety of information that can be found on a forklift data plate, including the following:Ìý

  1. Model Number: The model number of your Toyota forklift is extremely important for relaying information to your dealers about repair or technical assistance, understanding your lift capacity, and looking up useful information on the Toyotaforklift.com website and shopping forÌý. TheÌýforklift model numberÌýcontains a lot of useful information.
  2. Serial Number: The serial number on your lift is the most important number available for technician communication. The model serial number combination will allow techs to match parts and understand your machine before they arrive.
  3. Mast Type:ÌýToyota offers various mast types, including 2-stage, 3-stage, and 4-stage, which vary depending on your specific forklift model and selected specifications.
  4. Fuel Type:ÌýShows whether the machine is powered by electricity (E), liquid propane (LP), diesel (DS), gasoline (G), or compressed natural gas (CNG).
  5. Voltage:ÌýIf you have an electric forklift, the truck's voltage will be displayed here. This is important when charging your battery to ensure it is plugged into the proper charger.Ìý
  6. Back Tilt: This number represents the degrees back the mast can tilt to help keep loads on the forks secure (6 degrees in this example).
  7. Attachments:ÌýThis shows you what attachments have been added to the forklift, giving you a clear indication of its capabilities. In the pictured data plate below, we see the side-shifter is in place, meaning the carriage can be shifted left or right.t.
  8. Front Tread:ÌýA forklift's front tread is equivalent to its overall width. It’s like a forklift’s footprint and helps Operations Managers and operators understand the space a forklift will take up in the working environment.
  9. Tire Size:ÌýThe tire size and type the truck was designed and built to use. “Solidâ€� indicates a solid pneumatic tire; cushion-type tires will state “Smoothâ€� or “Treadedâ€�. Always replace with the same size and type of tire.
  10. Truck Weight:ÌýThe overall weight of the truck. If you have an electric truck, this is the weight of the truck without the battery.Ìý
  11. Forklift Diagram:ÌýThe forklift diagram offers several data points that are important for understanding the function of your forklift. This can help you understand what your forklift can lift and how it can maneuver in your workspace.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

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  • Ìý ÌýThe horizontal load center
  • Ìý ÌýThe vertical load center
  • Ìý ÌýThe maximum fork height
  • Ìý ÌýThe maximum distance the forks can be offset from the forklift’s centerline

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Ìý12. Battery AMP-Hour Rating: Indicates how much charge the battery can deliver over a period of time.ÌýÌý

Ìý13. Battery Weight:ÌýThe minimum and maximum battery weight are important to understand your overall truck weight.Ìý

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Warning:ÌýOnly trained operators who have read and understood the operator’s manual should operate forklifts.

Sit-Down IC & Electric Forklifts Data Plate (3-Wheel, Core Electric, Large Electric, Integrated Electric, IC Pneumatic, IC Cushions, 48/80V El. Pn)

data plate for sit-down Toyota Forklift trucks
  1. Model number
  2. Serial Number
  3. Mast Type
  4. Fuel Type
  5. Voltage
  6. Back Tilt
  7. Attachments
  8. Front Tread
  9. Tire Size
  10. Truck Weight
  11. Forklift Diagram
  12. Warning
  13. Battery Type
  14. Battery AMP-Hour Rating
  15. Battery Weight

Sit-Down 48/80V Electric Pneumatic Data Plate

data plate for 48/80V electric pneumatic forklifts

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Voltage

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Type

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Truck Capacity

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Truck Weight (with/without battery)

Order Picker Data Plate

order picker data plate with critical truck information

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Voltage

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Compartment Width (in/mm)

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Capacity Tag (lbs/kg & in/mm)

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Load Center (in/mm)

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Minimum Battery Weight for Load Center (lbs/kg)

8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight Maximum & Minimum (lbs/kg)

9.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Max Amp-Hour Rating

10.Ìý ÌýTruck Weight with and without Battery (lbs/kg)

Reach Truck, Stand-Up Rider, Class 3 Stackers Data Plate

data plate that contains critical truck information for Stand-Up Riders, Reach Trucks, and Class 3 Stackers

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Voltage

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Compartment Width (in./mm)

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Capacity Tag (lbs./kg & in/mm)

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Load Center (in./mm)

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Sideshift Tolerance (in./mm)

8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight Maximum & Minimum (lbs./kg)

9.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Max Amp-Hour Rating

10.Ìý Ìý UL Sticker

11.Ìý Ìý Truck Weight with and without Battery (lbs./kg)

Moving Mast Reach Truck Data Plates

example 1 of important truck information listed on data plate for Toyota Moving Mast Reach Truck

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Manufacturing Date

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Load Center (mm)

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Max Fork Height (mm)

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Capacity at each Load Center (kg)

Example 2 of Moving Mast Reach Truck data plate that contains critical truck information

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Manufacturing Date

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Rated Truck Capacity (kg)

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Truck Weight without Battery (kg)

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight (Max/Min) (kg)

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery VoltageÌý

Tow Tractor (Mid & Large) Data Plate

Data plate for the Toyota Tow Tractor Mid & Large

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Fuel Type

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Voltage

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Tire Size/Pressures

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Truck WeightÌý

Electric Pallet Jack Data Plate

Electric Pallet Jack Data Plate example

1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Model Number

2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Serial Number

3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Capacity

4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Truck Type

5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Type

6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Battery Weight

7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Voltage

Tora-Max® Data Plate

Tora-Max data plate
  1. Model NumberÌý
  2. Serial Number
  3. VoltageÌý
  4. Truck WeightÌý
  5. Load Center
  6. Battery Weight

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