Diesel and LPG Forklift Trucks
Diesel and LPG Forklift Trucks
Outdoors, on broken ground and in continuous shift work, still the most dependable option.
- 1.6 – 8 tonnes
- Outdoor use
- Continuous shifts
- Diesel-electric drive
- Heavy loads
The dependable truck for outdoor work
Diesel and LPG forklift trucks are counterbalance trucks driven by an internal combustion engine. Their main advantages over electric equivalents are that they work without waiting to charge and that they stand up to hard outdoor conditions.
Refuelling takes minutes, so they create no downtime in operations running three shifts. This is also the class of choice in the heavy capacity ranges and on sloping sites.
- Continuous running: No waiting to charge; refuelling takes minutes.
- Outdoor durability: Broken ground, slopes and poor weather.
- Heavy loads: Capacity options up to 8 tonnes.
Which operations it suits
Open Yards and Stock Areas
Storage areas with uneven ground and exposure to the weather.
Ports and Terminals
Container areas and sites where heavy loads are handled.
Construction and Heavy Industry
Working areas with constant dust, mud and slopes.
Three-Shift Operations
Operations where there is no room for a charging break and the truck has to run all day.
Which steps of the chain it covers
The main working area of a diesel forklift truck is the loading bay and the yard, in other words the points where goods come in and go out.
What decides the choice
Outdoors, working conditions decide the choice of truck more than capacity does.
Engine Options
Engine options from Volkswagen, DEUTZ and STILL; they differ by capacity class.
Diesel-Electric Drive
The diesel engine powers a generator and an electric motor drives the wheels: speed is controlled smoothly and the brakes wear less in stop-start work.
Outdoor Equipment
Cabin, heating, lighting and the right tyres; these decide how the truck performs in winter.
LPG Option
Allows work in semi-enclosed areas with lower emissions than a diesel.
The STILL diesel and LPG forklift truck range
Nine bodies from 1.6 to 8 tonnes, with different engine options.
RX 70-16
- Load capacity
- 1.6 t
- Lift height
- 3,230 mm
- Engine
- VW BXT
RX 70-20
- Load capacity
- 2 t
- Lift height
- 3,150 mm
- Engine
- VW BXT
RX 70-25
- Load capacity
- 2.5 t
- Lift height
- 2,970 mm
- Engine
- STILL DM02VB
RC 42-30
- Load capacity
- 3 t
- Lift height
- 3,300 / 4,700 mm
- Engine
- Mitsubishi S4S
RX 70-30
- Load capacity
- 3 t
- Lift height
- 2,970 mm
- Engine
- STILL DM02VB
RX 70-40
- Load capacity
- 4 t
- Lift height
- 3,180 mm
- Engine
- Deutz TCD 2.9 L4
RX 70-50
- Load capacity
- 5 t
- Lift height
- 3,180 mm
- Engine
- Deutz TCD 2.9 L4
RX 70-70
- Load capacity
- 7 t
- Lift height
- 3,150 mm
- Engine
- Deutz TCD 4.1
RX 70-80
- Load capacity
- 8 t
- Lift height
- 3,150 mm
- Engine
- Deutz TCD 4.1
The figures apply to the standard configuration and change with mast type, forks and equipment options. Exact figures for your project are confirmed at quotation stage.
The truck on its own is not the solution
The return on the investment depends on how well the truck fits your warehouse and your process. That is where we start.
Site Analysis
We do not recommend a truck before we have measured your aisles, racking, order profile and shift pattern.
Kartepe Workshop
Maintenance, repair and overhaul are carried out by our own technicians in our own workshop in Kartepe, an industrial region about an hour east of Istanbul.
Genuine Parts
Supply of STILL genuine spare parts and stock planning matched to your fleet.
Safety Integration
Collision avoidance, speed limiting and camera systems can be fitted to the truck at the same time.
Frequently asked questions about diesel and LPG forklift trucks
Can we use a diesel truck in an enclosed warehouse?
With adequate ventilation it is technically possible, but we do not recommend it. Indoors, exhaust emissions are a problem both for the health of the people working there and under the regulations. Electric is the better fit indoors and LPG in semi-enclosed areas.
Should we choose diesel or LPG?
If you work entirely outdoors, diesel has the advantage on both fuel cost and durability. If part of the work happens in semi-enclosed areas, LPG offers an easier middle ground on emissions.
We are thinking of moving to electric; when does that make sense?
It makes sense if most of the work happens indoors and the shift pattern leaves room for charging or opportunity charging. Before the decision we measure how many hours the existing truck actually runs and where; in most operations outdoor use turns out to be lower than expected.
What is the maintenance interval?
It depends on operating hours. If fleet management is connected, the service date is tracked automatically and flagged in advance; if it is not, we set a calendar under the service contract.
What do you recommend for winter conditions?
The right tyres, cabin equipment and lighting are the three basics. On top of that we recommend laser safety lights and blind spot detection on trucks working outdoors; they make a difference when visibility drops.
Do you supply ex-proof (explosion-protected) trucks for the chemical industry?
We do not carry out ex-proof conversions. The work requires the electrical and drive components of the truck to be rebuilt to ATEX requirements, and it is done by specialist firms. If you have such a requirement we can help you choose the truck and point you to a firm that carries out the conversion.
Let us work out the right truck for your site together
Tell us the condition of the ground, the daily running hours and your heaviest load; we will put together an engine and capacity recommendation.
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