Short Wheelbase Electric Forklift

  • Rated Capacity: 1200 – 2000kg
  • Max. Lifting Height: 3000mm
  • Wheelbase: 990 – 1380mm
  • Turning Radius: 1460mm (min.)
  • Power System: Electric 48V, lithium / lead-acid
  • Operation: Seated

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Overview

The KCCL Lift short wheelbase electric forklift is built for the tightest material-handling environments. With a wheelbase of just 990–1380 mm and a minimum turning radius of 1460 mm, it turns and repositions in aisles a standard counterbalance truck cannot work in — while the four-wheel chassis keeps the stability a three-wheel machine gives up. Rated at 1200–2000 kg with a 500 mm load centre and 3000 mm standard lifting height, it runs a 48 V AC drive system with lithium or lead-acid battery options. Outstanding manoeuvrability, excellent passability and technically optimised stability make it the right truck for compact spaces, narrow aisles and work that demands frequent steering.

Features

990 mm wheelbase and a 1460 mm turning radius

The truck turns inside aisles a standard counterbalance forklift cannot enter, and repositions with fewer shunts. That lets you narrow rack aisles to win back storage positions — or simply move more pallets per shift in the aisles you already have.

Evidence: wheelbase 990–1380 mm; minimum turning radius 1460 mm; right-angle stacking aisle of 2820 mm with 1200×1000 mm pallets (KN-CPD12).

Four-wheel chassis, not three

A short wheelbase delivers the agility, while four wheels keep a wide, stable support base. Operators can carry rated loads at height with confidence instead of trading stability for agility as they would on a three-wheel truck.

Evidence: 2×2/2 wheel configuration; rated 1200–2000 kg at a 500 mm load centre; technically optimised stability.

48 V AC drive with one-key three-mode control

A high-frequency MOSFET controller gives smooth travel and lift with regenerative braking, reverse braking and ramp anti-slip. One-key switching between economic, power and strong modes lets each operator match power draw to the task — saving energy on light runs and holding full torque on ramps.

Evidence: optimised hydraulic system reduces whole-vehicle energy consumption by 20%; drive motor 4–5.5 kW; 48 V / 300–350 Ah battery.

Thickened special-steel forks and multi-piece composite chain

The forks resist deformation under repeated heavy pick-ups and the composite chain runs smoother with higher carrying capacity than an ordinary chain. High-cycle operations therefore go longer between service stops and unplanned downtime.

Evidence: fork sizes 32/35/40 × 100 × 1070 mm; multi-piece composite chain fitted as standard.

Electromagnetic parking brake and ergonomic cockpit

Automatic hill hold on slopes, assisted braking, an adjustable steering wheel and a 150 mm adjustable seat keep the driver comfortable and in control. Over a full shift that shows up as fewer handling errors and less operator fatigue.

Evidence: 15% gradeability; seat adjustable 150 mm fore/aft with seat belt; hydraulic + mechanical travel brake with mechanical parking brake.

Solid tyres and zero-emission electric drive

Solid tyres remove the risk of blowouts and loss of control, and electric drive produces no exhaust with markedly lower noise. The truck can therefore work indoors around people, food and finished goods where an engine-powered truck cannot.

Evidence: standard solid tyres; AC electric drive; manufactured under ISO9001 with CE, EAC and TUV certification.

Application

Purpose-built for material handling in compact spaces, narrow aisles and operations with frequent steering — dense racking and small warehouses, retail and distribution back-of-house, container and truck loading in confined yards, and production lines where the truck must weave between machines. Solid tyres and zero-emission drive suit indoor and enclosed environments where noise and air quality matter.

Specification

ModelKN-CPD12KN-CPD16KN-CPD20
PowerElectricElectricElectric
Operation TypeSeatedSeatedSeated
Rated Capacity1200 kg1600 kg2000 kg
Load Center500 mm500 mm500 mm
Front Overhang340 mm340 mm340 mm
Wheelbase990 mm1170 mm1380 mm
Vehicle Weight (incl. battery, unladen)2480 kg2600 kg3600 kg
Drive Wheel Size500-818×7-1018×7-10
Steering Wheel Size400-8400-8400-8
Number of Wheels (drive)2×2/22×2/22×2/2
Mast / Fork Tilt (α/β)5/9°5/9°5/9°
Mast Lowered Height2150 mm2150 mm2140 mm
Max. Lifting Height3000 mm3000 mm3000 mm
Mast Extended Height3960 mm3960 mm3960 mm
Roof Guard (Cabin) Height2120 mm2160 mm2160 mm
Seat Surface Height1000 mm1000 mm1120 mm
Vehicle Length2710 mm2890 mm3010 mm
Length to Vertical Plane of Fork1600 mm1780 mm1900 mm
Overall Width1100 mm1100 mm1100 mm
Fork Size (s/e/l)32×100×1070 mm35×100×1070 mm40×100×1070 mm
Fork Frame Outer Width1040 mm1040 mm1040 mm
Min. Ground Clearance (Mast)110 mm110 mm110 mm
Min. Body Ground Clearance100 mm100 mm80 mm
Aisle Width (1200×1000 pallets)2820 mm3000 mm3350 mm
Aisle Width (800×1200 pallets)3020 mm3200 mm3550 mm
Turning Radius1460 mm1650 mm1760 mm
Traveling Speed (full/unladen)7/8 km/h7/8 km/h7/8 km/h
Lifting Speed (full/unladen)0.24/0.3 m/s0.24/0.3 m/s0.24/0.3 m/s
Descending Speed (full/unladen)0.39/0.34 m/s0.39/0.34 m/s0.39/0.34 m/s
Max. Gradeability (full/unladen)15%15%15%
Traveling BrakeHydraulic + MechanicalHydraulic + MechanicalHydraulic + Mechanical
Parking BrakeMechanicalMechanicalMechanical
Drive Motor (S2 60 min)4 kW5 kW5.5 kW
Lifting Motor (S3 15%)4 kW5 kW5.5 kW
Battery48V / 300 Ah48V / 300 Ah48V / 350 Ah
Drive ControlAlternating currentAlternating currentAlternating current

Parameters are based on a two-section mast with a 3 m lifting height. Battery type: lithium or lead-acid. Specifications are for reference — please refer to the actual goods.

Options

  • Side-out battery solution for fast battery exchange under heavy, continuous duty
  • Lithium or lead-acid battery; charger voltages 48/60/72/80 V with global mains options
  • Enclosed cab with heater or air conditioning
  • Solid tyres for indoor use or pneumatic tyres for outdoor use
  • Attachments including sideshift, fork positioner, clamps and rotator
  • Nighttime LED searchlight

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