When 3.5 Ton Capacity and a 600 mm Load Center Matter
Our FD35 is rated to lift 3,500 kg at a 600 mm load center and is available with a lifting height up to 5,000 mm. It suits buyers handling heavier pallets, machinery, building materials and industrial loads that exceed the practical working range of a 3-ton forklift but do not require a much larger heavy-lift chassis.
Mast, Carriage and Chassis Configuration
Is 3.5 Ton Capacity the Right Step Above 3 Tons?
The 500 kg increase over a 3-ton model matters when heavier pallets or products form part of normal daily duty. The decision should still be based on actual load weight, load center and lift height rather than nominal capacity alone.
The FD35 Fits Better When
- Normal loads require the 3,500 kg class
- Load center is compatible with the 600 mm rating
- Required fork height is within the available mast configuration
- Diesel power suits the operating environment
- A 2.5 m turning radius fits the working area
Compare Another Capacity When
- Daily loads remain comfortably below 3,000 kg
- Regular loads exceed 3,500 kg
- Long loads create a load center beyond 600 mm
- The job requires rough-terrain 4WD mobility
- Indoor emissions make an electric forklift more suitable
FD35 3.5 Ton Diesel Forklift Specifications
Core Selection Values
- Model: FD35
- Rated capacity: 3,500 kg
- Load center: 600 mm
- Maximum lift: 5,000 mm
- Loaded speed: 18 km/h
- Turning radius: 2,500 mm
| Model | FD35 |
|---|---|
| Power Type | Diesel |
| Rated Load Capacity | 3,500 kg |
| Load Center Distance | 600 mm |
| Maximum Published Lift Height | 5,000 mm |
| Mast Type | Standard two-stage lift |
| Fork Dimensions | 1,070 × 120 × 40 mm |
| Engine Type | Diesel power unit |
| Published Engine Power | 36–40 kW depending on configuration |
| Travel Speed, Loaded | 18 km/h |
| Travel Speed, Unloaded | 22 km/h |
| Outside Turning Radius | 2,500 mm |
| Published Operating Weight | Approx. 7,800 kg |
| Tire Type | Pneumatic |
| Brake System | Hydraulic service brake + parking brake |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L |
Load Length Can Matter as Much as Load Weight
The FD35 rating is based on a 600 mm load center. A long crate, machine component or oversized pallet can move the center of gravity farther away from the fork face and change the actual load moment.
We recommend sending both the maximum weight and load dimensions before we confirm the capacity, fork and mast configuration.
Maximum Weight
State the heaviest load handled during normal operation.
Load Dimensions
Provide length, width and height for oversized or irregular loads.
Required Fork Height
State the highest position where the load must be placed.
When Do You Need the Full 5,000 mm Lift Height?
A higher mast should solve a real stacking requirement. The final configuration also needs to fit doorways, roof structures, trailers and other overhead restrictions along the truck's travel route.
Required Lift Height
Specify the actual fork height needed at the highest load placement point.
Lowered Mast Clearance
Check door openings, loading bays and overhead structures before selecting a taller mast.
Fork Configuration
Standard published fork dimensions are 1,070 × 120 × 40 mm. Longer loads should be specified before quotation.
Check the 2,500 mm Turning Radius Against the Site
Capacity is only useful when the forklift can reach the load. A 2,500 mm outside turning radius should be checked against loading bays, factory routes, storage lanes and yard corners before fleet approval.
Loading Bays
Check turning clearance with the intended load and fork projection included.
Factory Routes
Measure the narrowest gate, doorway and turning point on the travel route.
Yard Corners
Include barriers, parked vehicles and load overhang when reviewing available space.
Diesel Power and Pneumatic Tires Suit Industrial Yard Duty
The FD35 uses diesel power and pneumatic tires. It is suited to general factories, freight yards and maintained outdoor industrial surfaces. Pneumatic tires do not make it a dedicated rough-terrain forklift.
Manufacturing
Move machinery, components and heavier production materials between work areas.
Freight Yards
Handle palletized or crated cargo around loading and dispatch zones.
Building Materials
Move suitable construction materials on maintained industrial surfaces.
Outdoor Storage
Support repeated material transfer where diesel operation is appropriate.
Confirm the Exact Engine and Mast Before Production
The current FD35 specification publishes engine output as a 36–40 kW range rather than one fixed engine model. We therefore confirm the exact engine, rated power, emission configuration and mast setup in the quotation for the destination market.
Engine Details to Confirm
- Exact engine brand and model
- Rated output and torque
- Required emission configuration
- Local routine service parts
- Destination-country requirements
Mast Details to Confirm
- Required fork height
- Lowered mast height restriction
- Fork length requirement
- Load dimensions and center
- Required hydraulic attachment
Choose Capacity from the Normal Daily Load
3 Ton Class
Consider a 3-ton forklift when normal loads remain within 3,000 kg and the smaller capacity is sufficient.
3.5 Ton FD35
Choose FD35 when daily loads and load geometry justify the 3,500 kg rating at a 600 mm load center.
5 Ton Class
Move to the 5-ton class when normal load requirements exceed the intended FD35 working range.
What We Need to Configure Your FD35
Load
Maximum weight, dimensions and expected load center.
Lift
Required fork height, fork length and attachment.
Worksite
Surface, gradients, doorway width and available turning space.
Order
Quantity, destination country and emission requirement.
Continue Comparing Forklift Options
3.5 Ton Diesel Forklift Buying Questions
The FD35 is rated for 3,500 kg at a 600 mm load center. Load dimensions and lifting height should also be checked before final selection.
The current FD35 specification lists a maximum lift height of 5,000 mm. We confirm the final mast against the required fork height and overhead clearance.
The rated capacity is referenced to a 600 mm load center. Longer loads can move the center of gravity farther forward, so weight and load dimensions should be checked together.
The current specification publishes diesel engine output in a 36–40 kW range rather than one fixed engine model. We confirm the exact engine and emission configuration in the quotation.
Choose according to normal maximum load, load center and required lift height. The FD35 is more appropriate when the 3,500 kg class is genuinely required during routine operation.
Send maximum load weight, load dimensions, required lift height, fork or attachment requirements, worksite conditions, quantity, destination country and emission requirement.
Confirm the FD35 Against Your Real Load and Worksite
Send us your maximum load weight, load dimensions, required fork height, attachment, operating surface, available turning space, quantity and destination country. We will use these details to confirm the appropriate FD35 configuration before quotation.
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