Jaltest Material Handling Equipment
Jaltest Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Diagnostics - 73 Brands, 1,524 Models
Material handling equipment keeps warehouses moving, ports operating, and supply chains flowing. Forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, reach stackers, pallet trucks, order pickers, and tow tractors are essential to every logistics operation, and modern MHE is fully electronic. Electric forklifts run on AC drive systems controlled by Curtis, Zapi, or proprietary inverters. IC-powered machines use Tier 4 Final diesel or LP engines with aftertreatment. Telehandlers combine engine, transmission, hydraulic, and load management electronics. When any of these systems fault, you need diagnostic access.
Jaltest MHE diagnostics cover 73 manufacturers and 1,524 models, making it the broadest multi-brand material handling diagnostic platform available. From a Toyota 8FBE15 electric three-wheel sit-down to a Kalmar DRG450 reach stacker at a container port, Jaltest provides the fault code access, live data, calibrations, and controller diagnostics your technicians need to keep material moving.
Why MHE Diagnostics Are Different
Material handling equipment presents unique diagnostic challenges that set it apart from trucks, agriculture, and construction equipment.
Electric Drive Dominance
More than 60% of the forklift market is electric, and that share is growing every year. Electric forklifts use AC traction motors, AC pump motors, and sophisticated motor controllers (Curtis, Zapi, Sevcon, and OEM-specific units) that require diagnostic access for fault code reading, parameter adjustment, and motor/controller calibration. This is not engine diagnostics. It is power electronics, and Jaltest handles both worlds.
Controller Diversity
Unlike trucks where the engine ECU is from one of a few manufacturers (Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR), MHE uses a wide range of electronic controllers. A Curtis 1236E in a Yale forklift, a Zapi ACE-2 in a Toyota, a Jungheinrich-proprietary controller, and a Linde-proprietary controller all require different diagnostic access. Jaltest covers the major controller families alongside the machine-level diagnostics.
Mixed Fleet Reality
Warehouses and distribution centers rarely run a single forklift brand. A typical large warehouse might have Toyota sit-down riders, Crown order pickers, Raymond reach trucks, and a Hyster dock stocker, all maintained by one service team. Dealer service contracts for each brand add up quickly. Jaltest covers them all with one tool.
Safety and Compliance
Forklifts are involved in more workplace injuries than almost any other type of industrial equipment. Properly functioning safety systems (seat switches, mast interlock, speed limiting, overload protection) depend on electronic controls that need diagnostic verification. Jaltest reads and tests these safety system parameters as part of its diagnostic access.
Supported MHE Manufacturers - Complete List
Jaltest covers the following 73+ material handling equipment manufacturers. Coverage depth varies by brand and model. Call 800-217-0063 for verification on specific machines.
Forklift Manufacturers (IC and Electric)
| Manufacturer | Key Equipment Types | Notable Models/Series |
|---|---|---|
| BT (Toyota Material Handling) | Pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, reach trucks | Levio, Staxio, Optio, Reflex Series |
| Caterpillar | IC and electric forklifts, reach trucks | DP/GP Series IC, EP/EC Series electric |
| Cesab (Toyota family) | IC and electric forklifts, warehouse equipment | M300/M400, B200/B600 Series |
| Clark | IC and electric forklifts | C/S Series IC, GEX/EPX Series electric |
| Crown | Electric forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks, tow tractors | FC/SC sit-down, RR reach, SP order picker, PE/PW pallet |
| Doosan | IC and electric forklifts | D/G Series IC, B Series electric |
| EP (EP Equipment) | Electric forklifts, lithium pallet trucks | EFL/CPD Series |
| Hangcha | IC and electric forklifts | A/J/X Series |
| Heli | IC and electric forklifts | H/K Series IC, G Series electric |
| Hoist | Heavy-capacity forklifts (15,000 - 125,000 lbs) | F Series, FR Series |
| Hyster | IC and electric forklifts, reach stackers, container handlers | H/S Series IC, E/J/R/W Series electric, RS reach stackers |
| Jungheinrich | Electric forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, stackers, tow tractors | EFG sit-down, ETR/ETV reach, EKS order picker |
| Kalmar | Reach stackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, heavy forklifts | DRG reach stackers, DCF/DCG container handlers, Ottawa terminal tractors |
| Komatsu | IC and electric forklifts | FD/FG Series IC, FB Series electric |
| Konecranes | Reach stackers, container handlers, lift trucks | SMV reach stackers, Liftace forklifts |
| Linde | IC and electric forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, tow tractors | H/E Series forklifts, R reach trucks, N order pickers |
| Mitsubishi | IC and electric forklifts | FD/FG Series IC, FB Series electric |
| Nissan (Unicarriers) | IC and electric forklifts | PF/MF/BX Series |
| Noblelift | Electric forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers | FE Series electric forklifts |
| Still | Electric forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers (KION Group) | RX Series forklifts, FM-X reach trucks |
| Tailift | IC and electric forklifts | FD/FG Series |
| Taylor | Heavy-capacity forklifts, container handlers | THD/TEC/TX Series (16,000 - 125,000 lbs) |
| TCM | IC and electric forklifts | FD/FHD Series IC, FB Series electric |
| Toyota | IC and electric forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks | 8FG/8FD IC, 8FBE/8FBMT electric, 8BRU reach, 6BWR wave picker |
| Unicarriers | IC and electric forklifts (Mitsubishi/Nissan merged brand) | Platinum Series IC, QX electric |
| Yale | IC and electric forklifts, reach trucks, pallet trucks | GLP/GDP IC, ERP/ERC electric, MR reach trucks |
Telehandler Manufacturers
| Manufacturer | Notable Models/Series |
|---|---|
| Bobcat | TL/V Series telehandlers |
| Case CE | TV Series telehandlers |
| Caterpillar | TL/TH Series telehandlers |
| Dieci | Agri, Mini, Pegasus, Samson Series |
| Faresin | FH Series telehandlers |
| Gehl | RS/DL Series telehandlers |
| Giant | Tendo Series compact telehandlers |
| Harlo | HP Series telehandlers |
| JCB | Loadall Series (505, 506, 507, 509, 510, 512, 514, 525, 527, 535, 540, 541) |
| JLG | G Series telehandlers (G5-18A, G6-42A, G10-55A, G12-55A) |
| Kramer | KT Series telehandlers |
| Kubota | THR Series telehandlers |
| Magni | RTH/HTH/TH Series rotating and fixed telehandlers |
| Manitou | MT/MLT/MRT Series telehandlers |
| Massey Ferguson | TH Series telehandlers |
| Merlo | P/TF/Roto Series telehandlers |
| New Holland | TH/LM Series telehandlers |
| Pettibone | Cary-Lift, Extendo Series |
| Skytrak (JLG) | 6036, 6042, 8042, 10042, 10054 Series |
| Weidemann | T Series telehandlers |
| Xtreme | XR Series telehandlers |
Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Manufacturers
| Manufacturer | Equipment Types | Notable Models |
|---|---|---|
| Genie (Terex) | Scissor lifts, boom lifts (articulated and telescopic) | GS scissor, S telescopic boom, Z articulated boom |
| Haulotte | Scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts | Compact, Optimum, HA/HB/H Series |
| Holland Lift | Heavy-duty scissor lifts | HL/HH/MX Series (up to 34m height) |
| JLG | Scissor lifts, boom lifts (articulated and telescopic) | ES/R/RT scissor, 340AJ-1850SJ booms |
| LGMG | Scissor lifts, boom lifts | SS Series scissor, AS/AT Series boom |
| Dingli | Scissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts | JCPT scissor, BA/BT boom Series |
| Skyjack | Scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts | SJ Series (SJIII 3215, SJ6826RT, SJ46AJ, SJ85AJ) |
| Snorkel | Scissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts | S Series scissor, A/AB/AT boom, TM mast |
Port and Heavy Material Handling
| Manufacturer | Equipment Types |
|---|---|
| Combilift | Multi-directional forklifts, straddle carriers, container lifts |
| CVS Ferrari | Reach stackers, empty container handlers, heavy forklifts |
| Kalmar | Reach stackers, container handlers, terminal tractors |
| Konecranes | Reach stackers, container handlers, lift trucks |
| Liftking | Rough terrain forklifts, marine travelifts |
| Moffett (Hiab) | Truck-mounted forklifts |
| Princeton | Truck-mounted piggyback forklifts |
| Sellick | Rough terrain forklifts |
| Sennebogen | Material handlers, harbor cranes, port equipment |
| SMV (Konecranes) | Heavy-capacity forklifts, container handlers |
| Thaler | Compact loaders with material handling attachments |
Additional MHE Brands
Curtis, Liebherr, Hyundai CE, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, Liugong, Manitou, New Holland, Paus, Pramac, Sany, Terex, Wacker Neuson, XCMG, Zapi, and Zoomlion round out the Jaltest MHE coverage, providing diagnostic access to forklifts, telehandlers, aerial platforms, and specialty material handling equipment from virtually every manufacturer in the global market.
Diagnostic Capabilities for Material Handling Equipment
Electric Forklift Diagnostics
Electric forklifts represent the majority of the MHE market, and Jaltest provides comprehensive diagnostic access to their electronic drive systems.
- Motor controller diagnostics - Read and clear fault codes on Curtis, Zapi, Sevcon, and OEM-specific motor controllers. View controller temperature, voltage, current draw, and operating state in real time.
- Traction motor testing - Monitor motor RPM, temperature, current, and efficiency. Identify failing motors before they strand a forklift in a busy aisle.
- Pump motor diagnostics - Separate hydraulic pump motor controller diagnostics for lift, tilt, and auxiliary functions.
- Battery management - Read battery state of charge, discharge curves, cell balance data (on lithium-ion systems), and charging system parameters.
- Parameter changes - Adjust speed limits, acceleration rates, lift speed, tilt speed, and other performance parameters through the controller interface. Configure a forklift for a specific warehouse environment without hardware changes.
- Calibrations - Joystick calibrations, accelerator pedal calibrations, steering sensor calibrations, and controller tuning.
IC-Powered MHE Diagnostics
Internal combustion forklifts and telehandlers use diesel, LP, gasoline, or dual-fuel engines with full electronic management.
- Engine fault codes - Read and clear fault codes on all supported IC engines, including Kubota, Yanmar, GM/PSI, Mazda, Nissan, Isuzu, Cummins, Deutz, and Perkins platforms used in MHE.
- DPF regeneration - Tier 4 Final diesel forklifts and telehandlers accumulate soot during warehouse operation (frequent idle, low load). Jaltest performs forced DPF regeneration to restore aftertreatment function.
- Injector coding - Write injector calibration codes to the engine ECU after injector replacement.
- SCR diagnostics - Monitor DEF dosing, NOx sensor readings, SCR efficiency, and DEF quality on Tier 4 Final diesel machines.
- LP fuel system diagnostics - Fault codes and live data for LPG fuel injection and vaporizer systems on LP-powered forklifts.
- Transmission diagnostics - Powershift transmission fault codes, clutch calibrations, and shift parameter adjustments on telehandlers and large IC forklifts.
Aerial Work Platform Diagnostics
Scissor lifts and boom lifts have unique diagnostic requirements centered on safety systems and platform controls.
- Platform level sensing - Calibration and diagnostics for tilt sensors that prevent operation on slopes exceeding rated limits.
- Load sensing - Load cell calibration and diagnostics for platform overload protection systems.
- Hydraulic system - Lift and drive hydraulic diagnostics, proportional valve calibrations, and emergency lowering system verification.
- Drive system - Electric or diesel drive diagnostics, including speed limiting at height, pothole protection, and terrain-based speed management.
- Safety interlocks - Gate switch, harness detection, outrigger sensing, and ground control override system diagnostics.
Maintenance Resets
Reset service interval indicators, oil change reminders, filter service alerts, and hour-based maintenance triggers across all supported MHE. Proper maintenance tracking is critical in MHE where OSHA compliance requires documented service histories.
Joystick and Load Cell Calibrations
Forklift and telehandler joysticks, accelerator pedals, and load measurement systems all require periodic calibration. Jaltest performs these calibrations through the electronic controller interface, restoring proper response curves and accurate load readings.
Who Needs MHE Diagnostics
Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Your operation runs 20 to 200 forklifts across multiple shifts. Downtime on a forklift in a busy aisle during peak season costs you productivity across the entire operation. Jaltest gives your maintenance team the ability to diagnose faults, perform calibrations, and reset service indicators without calling in a dealer tech at $150/hour. With multiple forklift brands in your fleet, one Jaltest kit replaces the cost of separate dealer service contracts.
Ports and Intermodal Terminals
Your equipment operates 24/7: reach stackers moving containers, heavy forklifts handling breakbulk, terminal tractors shuttling chassis, and rubber-tired gantry cranes stacking containers. Kalmar, Konecranes, Hyster, and Taylor equipment all need diagnostic access. When a reach stacker sets a fault code at 2 AM, waiting until Monday for a dealer tech is not an option. Jaltest gives your night shift mechanics the same diagnostic access as a daytime dealer visit.
Logistics Centers and 3PLs
Your fleet includes a mix of electric reach trucks, sit-down counterbalance forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks from Toyota, Crown, Raymond, Jungheinrich, and Yale. Your fleet management agreement may cover some service, but it does not cover the diagnostic capability to troubleshoot intermittent faults or optimize machine parameters for your specific operation. Jaltest fills that gap.
Construction Sites
Telehandlers are essential on construction sites, and they take abuse. JCB Loadalls, Cat telehandlers, JLG/Skytrak, and Manitou machines work in dust, mud, and temperature extremes that accelerate component wear and trigger fault codes. Jaltest covers these machines alongside the heavy equipment and compact equipment already on your site.
Equipment Rental Companies
You rent forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, and boom lifts from a dozen manufacturers. Equipment returns with fault codes, DPF warnings, and unresolved alarms. Jaltest lets your shop clear faults, verify systems, and turn equipment around without calling in brand-specific service techs for every rental return.
The Biggest Gap on Most Tool Carts
Most diesel shops already have truck diagnostic tools. Many have off-highway coverage. But MHE diagnostics are frequently overlooked, leaving warehouses and logistics operations dependent on dealer service for every fault code, every calibration, and every DPF regen on their forklift fleet.
With 73 brands and 1,524 models covered, Jaltest MHE fills that gap completely. A single diagnostic platform that covers Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Jungheinrich, Linde, Still, Kalmar, JCB, Cat, and 63 other manufacturers eliminates the need for multiple dealer relationships and multiple service contracts.
Get MHE Diagnostic Coverage
Diesel Truck Diagnostic Tools has been an authorized Jaltest/Cojali dealer since 2016. We help warehouses, ports, rental companies, and independent MHE service operations get the diagnostic tools they need to reduce downtime and eliminate unnecessary dealer service calls.
Call 800-217-0063 to speak with a trained staff about your material handling fleet. Tell us your forklift makes and models, and we will verify Jaltest coverage and recommend the right diagnostic package. Every kit ships with free ground shipping and a full manufacturer warranty.
Not sure where to start? We will walk you through the options. Jaltest MHE coverage can be purchased as a standalone license or combined with commercial vehicle, agricultural, off-highway, and marine diagnostics in a multi-segment package.
Email: support@dieseltruckdiagnostictools.com | Phone: 800-217-0063 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
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