When loads outgrow the 5,000 lb class, the 8FGU30 is the natural Toyota step-up — the same 8-Series virtues carrying 6,000 lb, and the answer for lumber, building products, and heavier manufacturing.
Get Free Quotes 👑6,000 lb capacity, LPG 4Y power, pneumatic tires, SAS stability system, and dimensions a touch larger than the 25-class — worth checking against existing aisles and dock doors before assuming interchangeability.
New units typically run roughly $33,000 to $42,000. Used examples commonly sell for $14,000 to $24,000 — the step-up class carries a modest premium over the ubiquitous 5,000 lb trucks at every age.
All the 8-Series strengths — uptime, parts, resale — at higher capacity. Watch-points: buyers sometimes step up unnecessarily; capacity at your actual load center matters more than the headline number, and an oversized truck wastes purchase price, fuel, and aisle space.
Verify capacity at YOUR load center on the data plate — 6,000 lb at 24 inches shrinks with longer loads. Cross-shop Hyster H60FT, Yale GLP060, and Cat GP30N. If loads only occasionally exceed 5,000 lb, price both classes and decide with numbers.
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Only if your real loads — including pallet and attachment weight at your load center — exceed a 5,000 lb truck's plate. Occasional heavy lifts sometimes justify renting the bigger truck instead of buying it.
Typically $14,000 to $24,000 depending on year, hours, and condition — a modest premium over the 25-class at similar age.