Toyota FD50 Bispoke Pressurized Cab

The end customer requirement was for a solution to keep their fork lift truck operators safe in the harsh conditions of a busy foundry.

Attempts to pressurize and deliver filtered air to the factory fitted cabs had proven unreliable and expensive to maintain. Our client, an Australian HVAC specialist, was tasked with developing a reliable and cost effective solution.

Nextgen 3D handled all the design phases from concept visitation to finally design and development for manufacture.

Some of the design challenges included –

• Custom glazing to allow for regular windscreen replacement
• The cab had to fit around and not interfere with the factory ROP (Roll Over Protection)
• Observe a no drill policy. Cab modules should only be attached to the chassis using existing bolt holes and mounting points.
• A sealed cabin to incorporate cab pressurization and both HEPA and Carbon air filtration
• Packaging a bespoke, roof mounted, air conditioning unit to operate alongside the factory system
• Modular, bolted construction, with all panels 100% powder coated
• Self-Jigging sheet metal modules to aid fabrication
• Assembly videos to assist fabrication and minimalize manufacturing errors
• A high emphasis on serviceability of AC and filtration components