Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 1,600 kg |
| Standard Lift Height | 3,000 mm |
| Max Lift Height (triplex) | 7,000 mm |
| Turning Radius | 1,650 mm |
| Travel Speed (laden) | 14 km/h |
| Battery | 48V / 420Ah lead-acid |
| Drive Motor | 7.5 kW AC |
| Lift Motor | 10 kW AC |
| Overall Length | 2,420 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,100 mm |
| Service Weight | 3,350 kg |
| Tyre Type | Cushion (standard) |
Forklift Hire in Geelong — Common Applications
- Food and beverage manufacturing: The Geelong region hosts a significant food and beverage manufacturing sector. This machine's zero-emission operation and sealed-floor cushion tyres make it a natural fit for facilities where hygiene standards and indoor air quality are regulated.
- Warehousing and distribution: Logistics and distribution operations across the Barwon region regularly need short-term forklift capacity to cover peak volumes, staff absences, or equipment breakdowns. The 7,000 mm triplex mast handles high-bay racking without requiring a larger, more expensive machine.
- Retail and commercial fitouts: Building and fitout contractors on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast hire compact electric forklifts for moving materials within partially completed structures where space is limited and diesel exhaust is not acceptable indoors.
- Cool store and temperature-controlled facilities: Electric operation is essential in refrigerated environments where combustion engines would create condensation, carbon monoxide hazards, and maintenance complications. This machine operates reliably in low-temperature settings when the battery is managed correctly.
Why Hire Rather Than Buy
A 3-wheel electric forklift carries a substantial upfront purchase price, plus the ongoing cost of battery maintenance, annual services, compliance certification, and eventual tyre replacement. For businesses with seasonal peaks, one-off projects, or operations that simply don't run a forklift every day, hiring is a straightforward financial decision. Hiring also eliminates the compliance burden of owning plant equipment — pre-start checks, service records, and registration are managed as part of the hire arrangement. If your volume increases, the fleet size can scale without capital expenditure or disposal risk.
Hire from Geelong Access Hire
Geelong Access Hire is a locally operated equipment hire business based in North Geelong, supplying forklifts and access equipment to businesses across the wider region. We maintain our fleet to a high standard and can advise on the right machine for your application before you commit to a hire.
To hire the 1.6T 3-Wheel Electric Forklift in Geelong or the surrounding region, call (03) 4241 2463 or use the enquiry form below. We deliver to Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Colac, Ballarat, and surrounding areas from our North Geelong depot.
