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4–5 Ton Electric Forklift
Heavy-capacity electric handling for ports, yards and dense industrial work. At 4–5 tons the machine is defined by its battery capacity and charging infrastructure as much as by its chassis, and the buying decision usually involves a site power assessment before a supplier comparison.
What this configuration means
Values are typical reference ranges. The final specification is confirmed per supplier route against your actual application.
| Rated capacity | 4,000–5,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Load centre | 600–900 mm depending on configuration |
| Lift height | 3,000–6,000 mm, mast dependent |
| Fork length | 1,220–1,500 mm |
| Power | Electric, 80 V class typically |
| Battery | Large lead-acid or lithium pack; confirmed per route |
| Charger | High-capacity charger; site power must be assessed |
| Tyre | Pneumatic typically |
| Typical use | Ports, yards, heavy industry, container and steel handling |
Where this machine is used
- Ports and container terminals
- Steel, timber and heavy manufacturing
- Outdoor yards and logistics hubs
- Operations replacing heavy diesel trucks indoors
What we need from you
- Load weight, dimensions and load centre at height
- Site power capacity for charging
- Duty cycle, shifts and charging strategy
- Ground and weather conditions
- Whether an alternative power or diesel route is acceptable
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We do not publish factory names before you reach quotation stage.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 |
|---|---|---|
| S026 | 5 | Shandong — Jining |
| S030 | 2 | Zhejiang — Huzhou |
| S028 | 1 | Shandong — Jining |
| S029 | 1 | China |
| S031 | 1 | China |
| S032 | 1 | China |
| S033 | 1 | Hebei — Xingtai |
Straight answers on 4–5 Ton Electric Forklift
Can an electric forklift replace a 5-ton diesel truck?
Often yes, if the charging infrastructure supports it. The constraint is rarely the truck — it is whether your site can charge a large battery pack fast enough between shifts. We assess that before comparing routes.
What load centre applies at this size?
Heavy trucks are often rated at 600 mm or 900 mm rather than 500 mm, and the capacity falls quickly as the load centre moves out. Send us the real load geometry.
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Ready to check this machine for your site?
Send the load, lift height, battery strategy and destination port — we will confirm the configuration and compare routes.