About the 12T Heavy Duty Diesel Forklift
The 12T heavy duty diesel counterbalance forklift is the highest-capacity standard counterbalance in the Geelong Access Hire range. Rated at 12,000 kg at a 600mm load centre, it is built for applications where a standard 2.5T or 3.5T industrial forklift simply does not have the structural or hydraulic capacity to safely move the load. The Yuchai YC6B125-T20 diesel engine — a 6-cylinder, 6,871cc turbocharged unit producing 92 kW — provides the sustained hydraulic power needed to lift very heavy, awkward, or large-footprint loads to working heights up to 6.0m. Pneumatic tyres make it appropriate for both sealed hardstand and firm unsealed surfaces, and the duplex wide-view mast keeps sightlines clear even when loads are at full elevation.
This machine is not an everyday warehouse forklift — it is a specialist lifting tool for heavy industry. Its operating environment is ports and container facilities, heavy structural manufacturing, steel processing, precast concrete yards, civil construction sites, and large-scale bulk materials handling. The 11,400 kg service weight and 3,630mm turning radius mean it requires adequate space and a well-prepared working surface. Where those conditions exist and the load exceeds the safe operating range of lighter counterbalance machines, the 12T diesel is the correct hire choice.
Key Features
- 92 kW Yuchai turbocharged diesel engine — 6-cylinder, 6,871cc powerplant delivering consistent hydraulic output under sustained heavy-lift cycles; suited to high-duty-factor industrial applications
- 12,000 kg rated lift capacity at 600mm load centre — highest-capacity standard counterbalance in the hire range; capable of handling machinery, precast concrete panels, steel coils, and heavy bulk material containers
- Duplex wide-view mast with 6,000mm lift height — wide-view mast profile maximises forward sightlines when loads are elevated; full free-lift capability for working in height-restricted areas
- Pneumatic 9.00-20-14PR tyres — heavy-duty pneumatic specification handles the machine weight and load combinations on both hardstand and firm, compacted outdoor surfaces
