About the 2.5T Lithium Counterbalance Forklift
The 2.5T lithium counterbalance forklift is the go-to machine for warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities that run continuous or multi-shift operations. Powered by an 80V lithium-ion battery, it eliminates the scheduled charging windows and watering routines that lead-acid fleets demand — plug it in during a break, a meal, or a shift handover and it is ready to work again. With a standard duplex wide-view mast and a lift height that extends to 7.0 metres, it reaches the upper bays of standard racking while keeping sightlines clear through the mast channels. The 2.5-tonne capacity covers the vast majority of palletised goods moved in Australian warehouses, from food-grade pallet loads to boxed manufacturing components.
For operations where emissions, noise, or floor contamination are a concern — cold stores, food processing facilities, enclosed manufacturing areas — the lithium counterbalance is the natural choice over LPG or diesel. The sealed lithium pack requires no acid top-ups, produces no exhaust fumes, and runs quietly enough for early starts or shared working environments. Its compact turning radius suits tighter aisle configurations without sacrificing stability, and the pneumatic tyres give it enough ground clearance to handle occasional movement on loading docks or uneven concrete in industrial facilities. If you need a reliable, low-maintenance machine that keeps pace with a demanding site, this is the right hire.
Key Features
- Opportunity charging with no memory effect — the lithium-ion pack accepts partial top-ups at any state of charge, so the machine can be recharged during breaks without degrading battery life or planning full discharge cycles.
- 80V drive system with 7.0m lift capacity — delivers strong torque for ramp and dock work at full load, with smooth speed control through hydraulic proportional valves suited to stacking in high bays.
- Duplex wide-view mast — the open-centre mast design improves forward visibility during travel and approach, reducing the risk of product damage when working in racking aisles.
- Sealed, maintenance-free battery pack — no distilled water top-ups, no corrosion management, and no acid spill risk, making it compliant for food-grade and pharmaceutical storage environments.
