A 5K electric forklift is a battery-powered industrial truck with a 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) lifting capacity at a 24-inch load center. This is one of the most common and versatile forklift classes, widely used in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities.
Key Specifications
Specification Typical Range / Examples
Load Capacity 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Load Center 24 inches
Overall Width 43.9 – 47 inches
Overall Length (to Fork Face) 86 – 90 inches
Mast Lowered Height 81.5 – 88 inches
Max Lift Height 179 – 197 inches (15–16.4 ft)
Turning Radius 6.3 – 7.0 ft
Travel Speed (Loaded) 10.6 mph (16 kph)
Battery Voltage 36V, 48V, or 80V
Tire Type Cushion (indoor) or Pneumatic (indoor/outdoor)
Popular 5K Electric Forklift Models
Brand Model Battery Lift Height Width Key Feature
Nissan BXP50 Electric — — 10.6 mph, 6.6 ft turning radius, pneumatic tires
Nissan PE50LY Electric — — 67 ft/min lift speed, 6.3 ft turning radius
Clark ECX 25 Electric — 43.9 in Cushion tires, 86.2 in length
Clark TMX25 80V 188–294 in — 3-wheel sit-down, side shift
Toyota 8FBCU25 36V–48V 179–189 in 47 in AC motor, 5,500 lb capacity, non-marking cushion tires
Ekko EK25GB 48V/600Ah Lead-Acid 189 in 46.45 in 3-year warranty, side shift, 84.2 in turning radius
Noblelift FE4P50Q 80V/300Ah Lithium 118–189 in — Fast-charging Li-ion (2–3 hrs), 4 hydraulic valves
Hyster E50XM — 189 in — 3-stage mast, 5,000 lb capacity
CAT 2EPC5000 Electric 185–189 in — Pneumatic tires, 5,000 lb capacity
2026 Price Range
Condition Price Range Example
New (Lithium) $39,895+ Noblelift FE4P50Q ($39,895)
New (Lead-Acid) $31,999+ Ekko EK25GB ($31,999, 3-year warranty)
Used $10,000 – $25,000 Toyota 8FBCU25 (2019, 7,767 hrs)
The bottom line: A 5K electric forklift offers 5,000 lb capacity at 24-inch load center with zero emissions. Width ranges 43.9–47 inches, lift height 179–197 inches. Popular models include Nissan BXP50 (10.6 mph, 6.6 ft turning radius), Clark ECX 25 (43.9 in wide), Toyota 8FBCU25 (AC motor, 5,500 lb capacity), Ekko EK25GB ($31,999 new, 3-year warranty), and Noblelift FE4P50Q (lithium, $39,895). Choose cushion tires for indoor use and pneumatic for mixed indoor/outdoor. Lithium batteries offer faster charging and lower maintenance than lead-acid.
