About the 5T LPG Forklift
The 5T LPG counterbalance forklift is built for demanding applications where a standard 3-tonne machine is no longer sufficient. At 5,000 kg rated capacity, it handles heavy palletised goods, steel, timber bundles, precast components, and large equipment with the continuous duty cycle that LPG power is known for — fast refuelling from a standard cylinder change rather than waiting for a battery charge. Pneumatic tyres and a robust counterbalance chassis make it equally at home on firm concrete floors, compacted gravel yards, and loading dock surfaces, giving it the flexibility to work across indoor and outdoor areas within the same shift.
LPG remains the practical choice in mixed-use environments where diesel emissions would be a problem but the job runs too hard or too long for battery-electric. Good ventilation is still required, making this machine best suited to open sheds, high-bay warehouses with roller doors, and outdoor yards rather than sealed food-grade or cold-store environments. With a standard duplex mast delivering 3.0 m of lift height and options for taller mast configurations, it suits most standard racking heights and loading-dock operations encountered in manufacturing, logistics, and construction supply chains across the Geelong region.
Key Features
- 5,000 kg rated capacity at 500 mm load centre — handles heavy individual loads such as steel coils, precast panels, machinery, and bulk pallet stacks that exceed the range of a standard 3T machine.
- LPG power with continuous duty cycle — cylinder swaps take minutes, avoiding the downtime of battery charging; power output remains consistent throughout the shift regardless of fuel level.
- Pneumatic tyres front and rear — provide traction and shock absorption on uneven outdoor surfaces, compacted gravel, and loading dock approaches, not just smooth warehouse floors.
- Duplex wide-view mast — the standard wide-view mast design improves forward sightlines for the operator when handling tall or wide loads, and the full-free-lift stage is suited to low-clearance working areas.
