18 Ton Diesel Forklift for Heavy Loads with a 900 mm Load Center
Our 18 ton diesel forklift is rated for 18,000 kg at a published 900 mm load center. The current heavy-duty configuration uses a 3,800 mm wheelbase and approximately 25,000 kg operating weight, making load geometry, pavement capacity and yard maneuvering important parts of model selection.
The 900 mm Load Center Is the Key Starting Point
The useful question is not only whether the load weighs 18 tons. Buyers should also define how far the center of gravity sits from the fork face, because long or deep loads create a larger load moment than a compact load of the same weight.
Heavy Chassis, Mast and Counterweight Layout
Front three-quarter view showing the mast, cab and heavy counterbalance chassis.
Side view provides a clear reference for cab, mast, axle and counterweight layout.
Full side profile showing the large pneumatic tires and heavy-lift chassis.
18 Ton Diesel Forklift Core Specifications
The current product record confirms the following core data. Mast height, fork dimensions, turning radius and several detailed chassis values should be confirmed with the selected production configuration.
| Parameter | Published 18 Ton Reference | Procurement Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Load | 18,000 kg | Apply at the specified load-center condition. |
| Rated Load Center | 900 mm | Long or irregular loads should use actual center of gravity. |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mm | Include in route and turning-space review. |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 25,000 kg | Include load weight when checking pavement and route conditions. |
| Tire Size | 12.00-24 front / rear | Current page lists 4 front / 2 rear. |
| Travel Speed | 22 / 30 km/h loaded / unloaded | Published straight-line truck data; site operating speed follows conditions. |
| Engine | Cummins / Yuchai diesel options | Confirm exact engine model, output and emission package. |
| Mast / Forks | Configurable | Confirm lift height, fork size and capacity with the approved quotation. |
Why 18 Tons at 900 mm Requires a Heavy Chassis
Forklift selection must account for the distance between the fork face and the load's center of gravity. Moving that center farther forward increases the overturning moment even if the load weight does not change.
The published 900 mm load center therefore matters just as much as the 18,000 kg rated capacity when comparing this truck with smaller heavy-lift models.
- Maximum load weight
- Load length, width and height
- Actual center of gravity
- Fork entry direction
- Required fork length
- Attachment weight and thickness
Send a Cargo Drawing for Long Loads
Machinery, steel structures, stone packs and oversized industrial cargo may not have a centered or symmetrical center of gravity.
A dimensional drawing makes it easier to establish the load center before mast and fork configuration are approved.
16 Ton, 18 Ton or 20 Ton: Which Class Should You Start With?
Compare the 16 ton platform when the heaviest routine load remains below the 18 ton requirement and the selected load center is properly supported.
Compare 16 Ton →The current 18 ton page is specifically useful for heavy loads requiring an 18,000 kg rating at the published 900 mm load center.
Move to the 20 ton FD200/CPCD200 class when the real load or load moment exceeds the approved 18 ton configuration.
Compare 20 Ton →Plan the Route around a 25 Ton Truck before Adding the Load
Check pavement capacity, gates, cross aisles, ramps, loading areas and staging zones with the actual cargo dimensions included. A long load can extend the working envelope well beyond the truck chassis itself.
Confirm the Exact Diesel Engine with the Destination Market
The current 18 ton page identifies Cummins and Yuchai as available diesel-engine directions, but does not provide one verified engine model and output that applies universally. The engine, transmission and emission package should be confirmed as part of the final machine build.
Keep Mast, Fork, Engine and Chassis Data in One Signed Build
The 18,000 kg capacity and 900 mm load center are the strongest current model facts. Mast height, fork dimensions, turning radius, engine model and several detailed dimensions should come from the same approved configuration rather than being copied from adjacent 16 or 20 ton machines.
See the Shared 16 / 18 Ton 900 mm Load-Center Platform
The current product video provides a visual reference for the 16 and 18 ton heavy-lift family using a 900 mm load-center concept. Final model dimensions and configuration should follow the signed technical data for the selected 18 ton truck.
Where the 18 Ton / 900 mm Platform Fits
Heavy Machinery
Machinery frames, dies and industrial assemblies where cargo depth and center of gravity require a heavy-load calculation.
Steel & Long Cargo
Long or dense material where the real load center is a major part of forklift selection.
Industrial Yard Transfer
Heavy cargo transfer between production, staging and dispatch areas where the route supports the machine and load.
Send These Details before Confirming the 18 Ton Forklift
Load
Maximum weight, dimensions and actual center of gravity.
Fork & Mast
Required fork length, spacing, lift height and attachment.
Yard
Gates, turning zones, pavement, ramps and loaded route.
Market
Engine requirement, emission standard, quantity and destination.
Compare the 18 Ton Platform with Nearby Capacity Classes
18 Ton Diesel Forklift Buying Questions
The current product specification lists 18,000 kg rated capacity at a 900 mm load center. Loads with a different center of gravity should be reviewed separately.
Load center affects the load moment. A deeper load places its center of gravity farther from the fork face and can require a heavier truck even when gross weight is unchanged.
The current page publishes an approximate operating weight of 25,000 kg. Pavement and route checks should also account for the carried load.
Current product information identifies Cummins and Yuchai diesel options. Confirm the exact engine model, rated output and emission configuration for the selected build and destination.
Compare the 20 ton class when the maximum load or required load moment exceeds the approved 18 ton configuration. The current FD200 / CPCD200 class is rated at 20,000 kg at a 1,000 mm load center.
Send maximum load weight and dimensions, actual center of gravity, required fork length and lift height, attachment, yard dimensions, surface and ramp conditions, engine or emission requirement, quantity and destination.
Configure the 18 Ton Forklift around the Actual Load Moment
Send the load weight, dimensions, center of gravity, required fork length, lift height, attachment, yard geometry, surface and ramp conditions, engine or emission requirement, quantity and destination. We can use these inputs to confirm whether the 18 ton / 900 mm platform is the right starting point or whether another heavy-lift capacity class should be evaluated.
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