electric forklifts come in a variety of sizes to meet different operational needs. The following are the main aspects of electric forklift sizes:
Load Capacity
- Mini and Compact Forklifts：Typically have a load capacity ranging from 750 kg to 1500 kg. For example, the LTF 750 EV has a rated load of 750 kg, and models like the ERC 16 - 20 VA can handle loads from 1600 kg to 2000 kg.
- Medium - Duty Forklifts：The load capacity generally falls between 1500 kg and 3500 kg. Such as the JAC CPD13J - 18J series with load capacities from 1300 kg to 1800 kg, and the Bobcat B18S - 7 to B32S - 7 series, which can handle loads from 1750 kg to 3200 kg.
- Heavy - Duty Forklifts：Designed to handle loads above 3500 kg. The HELI CPD 40 - 50 series can handle 4000 kg to 5500 kg, and the ERC 40 - 55 VH is also in this range. For even heavier loads, the CPD 60 - 70 series can handle 6000 kg to 7000 kg, and the CPCD 85 - 100 series is designed for 8500 kg to 10000 kg loads.
Fork Size
- Narrow Forks：For smaller forklifts or those used in tight spaces, the fork size might be around 940 mm in length, 100 mm in width, and 40 mm in thickness, like the LTF 750 EV.
- Standard Forks：Many medium - sized forklifts commonly have forks that are 1070 mm long, 122 mm wide, and 40 mm thick, such as the JAC CPD series.
- Wider or Longer Forks：In some cases, for handling larger or irregularly shaped loads, forklifts may have wider or longer forks. However, specific dimensions can vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
Overall Dimensions
- Length：Smaller electric forklifts can have an overall length without forks of around 1652 mm, like the LTF 750 EV, while medium to large forklifts can range from 2158 mm to over 3850 mm.
- Width：The width typically ranges from 940 mm for compact models like the LTF 750 EV to 1270 mm for larger forklifts such as the LTF 30 EV and LTF 35 EV.
- Height：The mast lowered height can be around 1680 mm for small forklifts and up to 2210 mm for larger ones. The overhead guard height also varies, with smaller models having heights like 1950 mm and larger ones reaching 2205 mm or more.
Lifting Height
- Low Lifting Height：Some compact forklifts are designed for low - level lifting, with heights around 2500 mm, like the LTF 750 EV.
- Medium Lifting Height：Many standard forklifts can lift loads to heights between 3000 mm and 6000 mm. For example, the JAC CPD series has a lifting height of 3000 mm, and the Bobcat B18S - 7 can lift up to 6000 mm.
- High Lifting Height：Heavy - duty and specialized forklifts can have even greater lifting heights, sometimes exceeding 7000 mm or more, such as the Bobcat B25S - 7, which can lift up to 7945 mm.
