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2.5 Ton Electric Forklift
The half-step between the 2-ton workhorse and the 3-ton heavy lifter. It exists for operations that regularly sit just above a 2-ton pallet but do not want the footprint and cost of a 3-ton truck. Because the capacity margin is narrower, the mast and load-centre details matter more here than on any other size.
What this configuration means
Values are typical reference ranges. The final specification is confirmed per supplier route against your actual application.
| Rated capacity | 2,500 kg |
|---|---|
| Load centre | 500 mm (confirm per route) |
| Lift height | 3,000–6,000 mm, mast dependent |
| Fork length | 1,150 / 1,220 mm |
| Power | Electric, 48 V or 60 V class |
| Battery | Lead-acid or lithium; confirmed per route |
| Charger | Included or optional — confirmed per route |
| Tyre | Solid or pneumatic depending on surface |
| Typical use | Heavier pallets, semi-outdoor yards, mixed duty |
Where this machine is used
- Heavy palletised goods
- Semi-outdoor and yard handling
- Manufacturing with dense loads
- Operations between 2-ton and 3-ton duty
What we need from you
- Actual load weight and centre of gravity
- Lift height and mast collapsed height
- Ground surface and whether indoor or outdoor
- Duty cycle and charging window
- Attachment needs and carriage class
The options we compare for this machine
We do not publish factory names before you reach quotation stage. If we did, the cheapest quote would get copied within days and stop being real. So each option is shown by region and what stands behind it — names come when you are ready to order.
| Option | Quotes behind it | Made in |
|---|---|---|
| S031 | 3 | China |
| S033 | 1 | Hebei — Xingtai |
| S034 | 1 | China |
Straight answers on 2.5 Ton Electric Forklift
Is 2.5 ton a real standard size?
Yes, but availability varies more than at 2 or 3 tons. Some suppliers build it on a 3-ton chassis, which is fine — it usually means more stability margin. We tell you which chassis each route uses.
Can I lift 2.5 tons to full height?
Only if the mast and load centre allow it. Capacity falls as lift height rises on many masts. We confirm the derated capacity at your required height rather than the headline figure.
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