Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 2,500 kg |
| Standard Lift Height | 4,800 mm |
| Collapsed Mast Height | 2,100 mm |
| Turning Radius | 2,500 mm |
| Travel Speed (laden) | 20 km/h |
| Engine | LPG (Nissan K21 or equivalent) |
| Mast Type | Low-profile (container entry) |
| Overall Length | 3,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,170 mm |
| Service Weight | 4,150 kg |
| Tyre Type | Cushion |
Forklift Hire in Geelong — Common Applications
- Port and freight logistics: Container yards and freight depots operating out of the Geelong region regularly use container mast forklifts to load and unload shipping containers on the dock. The low mast profile removes the need to manually break down pallet loads at the container door, cutting labour time significantly.
- Food manufacturing and cold storage: Geelong has a well-established food and beverage manufacturing sector. LPG-powered forklifts are commonly used in facilities where diesel exhaust is not permitted, including cool rooms, production floors, and dispatch areas handling palletised stock.
- Construction and building supplies: Contractors working across the Bellarine Peninsula and Barwon region often need a compact, capable forklift to handle structural materials, bagged products, and equipment on sites where delivery vehicles cannot unload directly. The 2.5T capacity covers the majority of standard pallet weights encountered on commercial builds.
- Retail distribution and warehousing: Distribution businesses operating across the Surf Coast and broader south-west Victoria corridor use mid-capacity LPG forklifts for routine pallet movements in warehouses with standard racking systems and concrete floors. The cushion tyres and tight turning radius suit these environments well.
Why Hire Rather Than Buy
A new LPG container mast forklift in this class carries a purchase price typically between $35,000 and $55,000, plus ongoing costs for servicing, tyres, compliance inspections, and LPG infrastructure. Hiring eliminates that capital outlay and transfers maintenance and compliance obligations to the hire company. It also lets you scale your fleet to match actual workload — bringing on an additional unit for a busy period and returning it when the job is done, rather than carrying underutilised assets on your books year-round.
Hire from Geelong Access Hire
Geelong Access Hire operates from our North Geelong depot, with a maintained fleet of forklifts and access equipment available for short-term and long-term hire. All machines are serviced and safety-checked before each hire. We work with businesses across the region and can discuss delivery, operator requirements, and site-specific considerations before the machine arrives on your job.
To hire the 2.5T LPG Container Mast 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.
