About the 1.8T Diesel Counterbalance Forklift
The 1.8T diesel counterbalance forklift is the go-to hire choice for light to medium outdoor work where an electric machine is not practical. Powered by a reliable Kubota diesel engine, this machine handles standard pallet and block loads up to 1,800kg across a wide range of surfaces — gravel yards, construction sites, hardstand, and mixed indoor/outdoor transitions where battery-powered equipment would struggle. The standard duplex mast reaches 3,000mm in a compact two-stage configuration, with optional mast heights extending to 7,000mm for taller racking or stacking requirements. Its compact overall width of 1,080mm and tight turning radius of just over 2,000mm make it manoeuvrable in confined yards and small loading bays where larger diesels cannot operate.
For Geelong-region operations that need a forklift for short-term projects, seasonal yard work, or as a backup to existing fleet, this machine covers the most common hire requirements without over-specifying capacity. It is equally at home moving building materials on a construction site, stacking product in an open-sided warehouse, or handling goods in a rural or agricultural setting where access to charging infrastructure is limited. Pneumatic tyres front and rear give the machine stability and traction on uneven surfaces, and diesel fuel availability means no charging downtime between shifts or across multi-day hire periods.
Key Features
- Kubota diesel engine — proven industrial engine with strong low-rpm torque for loaded travel on uneven surfaces; diesel refuelling takes minutes and requires no electrical infrastructure on site
- Compact 1,080mm overall width — fits through standard single-leaf industrial doorways and operates in confined yard spaces where wider machines cannot manoeuvre
- Pneumatic tyre configuration — 6.50-10-10PR front and 25x8-10PR rear tyres provide traction and stability on gravel, compacted earth, and rough hardstand surfaces typical of construction and yard environments
- Optional mast heights to 7,000mm — the standard duplex mast lifts to 3,000mm; for operations requiring higher stacking or racking access, mast configurations extending to 7,000mm are available on request
