Diesel forklift trucks from 1.5 to 10 t: rugged for heavy-duty handling, outdoor use, industry and ports. Reliable XINCHAI and QUANCHAI engines.
Configure my diesel forklift →Looking for a rugged, affordable diesel forklift (diesel fork truck or lift truck)? Powston-Direct is a group-buying collective working directly with the Powston factory: negotiated prices, buying direct, no middleman. The diesel forklift handles heavy loads and long shifts, outdoors and in industry.
From 1.5 to 10 t capacity, our diesel forklifts cover warehouse, workshop, roadworks, heavy industry and port handling (coils, blocks, containers).
The 1.5-3.5 t models suit warehouse and workshop; 4-5 t for heavy pallets and long shifts; 6-10 t (engines up to 85 kW) for ports, steelworks and exceptional loads. For zero-emission indoor use, see our electric forklifts. Certified machines, 2-year warranty.
12 410 kg · XICHAI — 85 kW · payload 10000 kg
Very high-capacity 10 t diesel forklift. A solution for port terminals, foundries and heavy industries handling massive loads.
2 900 kg · XINCHAI 485 — 30 kW · payload 1500 kg
Compact 1.5 t diesel forklift for intensive warehouse and workshop handling. Reliable, economical XINCHAI 485 engine, sturdy chassis and excellent visibility.
3 320 kg · XINCHAI/QUANCHAI 4D27G31 — 40 kW · payload 2000 kg
Versatile 2 t diesel forklift for everyday logistics. Smooth 4D27G31 powertrain, good lifting speed and comfortable driving.
3 680 kg · XINCHAI/QUANCHAI 4D27G31 — 40 kW · payload 2500 kg
2.5 t diesel forklift, the versatile best-seller for warehouses and yards. Good balance of capacity, compactness and endurance.
4 300 kg · XINCHAI/QUANCHAI 4D27G31 — 40 kW · payload 3000 kg
3 t diesel forklift for repeated heavy loads. Wide-view mast and LCD instrumentation for precise control.
4 500 kg · XINCHAI/QUANCHAI 4D27G31 — 40 kW · payload 3500 kg
Sturdy 3.5 t diesel forklift for demanding industrial handling. Chassis and axles sized for intensive use.
4 950 kg · XINCHAI 495 — 42 kW · payload 4000 kg
4 t diesel forklift with higher-torque XINCHAI 495 engine. Reinforced frame for heavy pallets and long shifts.
6 500 kg · XINCHAI 498 — 45 kW · payload 4500 kg
4.5 t diesel forklift for heavy industrial loads. XINCHAI 498 engine, reinforced mast and high stability.
6 700 kg · XINCHAI/QUANCHAI 4C6 — 62,5 kW · payload 5000 kg
5 t diesel forklift with powerful 4C6 (62.5 kW) engine. For continuous heavy handling of coils, blocks and part containers.
8 900 kg · QUANCHAI — 85 kW · payload 6000 kg
Heavy-duty 6 t diesel forklift, QUANCHAI 85 kW engine. Built for ports, steelworks and bulky loads.
9 600 kg · XICHAI — 85 kW · payload 7000 kg
Heavy-duty 7 t diesel forklift, XICHAI 85 kW engine. Robustness and efficiency for port and industrial handling.
11 800 kg · XICHAI — 85 kW · payload 8000 kg
Extra-heavy 8 t diesel forklift for container and exceptional-load handling. Oversized chassis, high stability.
From about $6,500 USD ex-works for 1.5 t, up to $31,000 for 10 t. Group rate on request.
Diesel: power, range and outdoor/heavy use. Electric: zero emission and quiet for indoors. See our electric forklift page.
Diesel XINCHAI and QUANCHAI engines depending on capacity, up to 85 kW on the heavy 6-10 t models.
Yes: the 6 to 10 t models are built for ports, steelworks and bulky loads.
1.5-3.5 t for warehouse, 4-5 t for heavy loads, 6-10 t for heavy industry and ports.
Capacity, engine, mast, forks, attachments: find the right setup and get your group price.
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