Counterbalance forklifts: electric, diesel and LPG: product group

A counterbalance forklift is the all-round machine of a site: it unloads trucks, carries loads across the yard, stuffs containers and places pallets on racking. The weight at the rear replaces outriggers, so this class works both inside the warehouse and outdoors.

What this equipment is for

Electric models are quiet, emission-free and suited to enclosed warehouses, food and pharmaceutical production. Diesel models keep power in reserve for yards, building materials and heavy loads. LPG sits between the two and is used in workshops with ventilation. Capacity typically starts at 1.5 tonnes and reaches 8 tonnes for specialised work.

How to choose

• Working environment: electric for an enclosed warehouse, diesel for a yard or broken surface.
• Real load weight and its centre of gravity — read the load chart together with the lift height.
• Required lift height against door and ceiling limits: a triplex mast may not clear a low opening.
• Tyre type: super-elastic for industrial floors, pneumatic for rough ground.
• Attachments: sideshift, fork positioner, rotator, paper-roll clamp.

What DepoHub offers

We match the model to your load chart and route, list new and used machines in the catalog, and back them with warranty, planned maintenance, genuine parts and tyre replacement. For narrow-aisle storage, warehouse trucks are the better fit; see all our services or send a quote request.