Forklifts

This category brings together diesel, LPG and electric forklifts, mostly used, from brands such as Toyota, Linde, Mitsubishi, Komatsu, TCM, Heden or Yale, with capacities ranging from 1.5 t to 5 t. It also includes HELI rough-terrain forklifts from 2,500 to 5,000 kg with 2- or 4-wheel drive, designed for the uneven ground of building sites and farms. These machines are used to lift, move and load pallets and materials.

Selection criteria

1. Rated capacity

   The capacity given in the name, for example 1.6 t, 2.5 t or 5 t, corresponds to a load placed at a given centre of gravity. A longer load or one lifted higher reduces the actual capacity: consult the forklift’s load chart.

2. Power source: diesel, LPG or electric

   Electric forklifts, such as the Linde E16P or Toyota Traigo 20, emit no exhaust fumes and are suited to indoor work. Diesel forklifts are mainly used outdoors, and LPG forklifts offer an intermediate solution depending on ventilation conditions.

3. All-terrain or use on hard ground

   A standard industrial forklift is designed for flat, stabilised ground. For soft or sloping ground, a four-wheel-drive all-terrain forklift, such as the HELI models, offers better traction; the permissible gradient is indicated in their name.

4. Lift height

   Check the maximum mast height and the height of the truck with the mast lowered, so that it fits under doorways and reaches your storage areas. This information should be checked on the product page or with the seller before purchase.

5. Age and condition for used equipment

   The years indicated range from recent models to older machines, such as a 1969 forklift presented as a vintage forklift. Check the mast, chains, forks, tyres and, on an electric forklift, the condition of the battery.

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