8,000–12,000 lb Industrial Forklift
Core warehouse, yard and manufacturing capacity
- Capacity
- Approx. 8,000-12,000 lb
- Width
- Approx. 50-65 in
- Power
- Approx. 70-100 hp
Capacity classes
Large forklift models and capacity classes
Start with the actual load, load center, required lift height, attachment and operating environment. The ranges below are research guidance; verify the capacity plate and manufacturer data for the exact configured truck.
Class comparison at a glance
| Class | Width | Capacity | Operating weight | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000–12,000 lb Industrial Forklift | Approx. 50-65 in | Approx. 8,000-12,000 lb | Approx. 12,000-19,000 lb | Approx. 70-100 hp |
| 15,000–25,000 lb Heavy-Duty Forklift | Approx. 70-90 in | Approx. 15,000-25,000 lb | Approx. 24,000-40,000 lb | Approx. 100-170 hp |
| 30,000–55,000 lb High-Capacity Forklift | Approx. 90-120+ in | Approx. 30,000-55,000 lb | Approx. 45,000-80,000+ lb | Approx. 170-300+ hp |
| Container Handler / Empty Container Handler | Specialized terminal footprint | Application-specific; commonly 15,000-90,000+ lb | Approx. 50,000-150,000+ lb | Approx. 200-350+ hp |
| High-Capacity Telehandler | Approx. 95-105+ in | Approx. 8,000-20,000+ lb | Approx. 25,000-40,000+ lb | Approx. 100-170+ hp |
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15,000–25,000 lb Heavy-Duty Forklift
High-capacity handling for industrial yards and heavy products
- Capacity
- Approx. 15,000-25,000 lb
- Width
- Approx. 70-90 in
- Power
- Approx. 100-170 hp
30,000–55,000 lb High-Capacity Forklift
Serious lift capacity for mills, ports and heavy manufacturing
- Capacity
- Approx. 30,000-55,000 lb
- Width
- Approx. 90-120+ in
- Power
- Approx. 170-300+ hp
Container Handler / Empty Container Handler
Terminal equipment for container yards and intermodal operations
- Capacity
- Application-specific; commonly 15,000-90,000+ lb
- Width
- Specialized terminal footprint
- Power
- Approx. 200-350+ hp
High-Capacity Telehandler
Reach plus capacity for construction and industrial sites
- Capacity
- Approx. 8,000-20,000+ lb
- Width
- Approx. 95-105+ in
- Power
- Approx. 100-170+ hp
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