A 7.5-tonne (7,500 kg / 16,500 lb capacity) forklift is a heavy-duty industrial truck. Available in diesel, LPG, and electric configurations, these machines are used in ports, heavy manufacturing, construction sites, and lumber yards.
Key Specifications (Typical 7.5-Tonne Diesel)
Specification Typical Range / Examples
Load Capacity 7,500 kg (16,500 lbs)
Load Center 600 mm [0†L5][0†L31]
Overall Width 1,995 – 2,125 mm [3†L6][6†L17]
Mast Lowered Height 2,370 – 2,625 mm [6†L17][3†L7]
Mast Extended Height 4,420 – 4,470 mm [3†L7][7†L27]
Turning Radius 3,250 – 3,650 mm [7†L34][10†L33]
Service Weight 9.59 – 10.33 tonnes [6†L16][9†L6]
Travel Speed 24 – 29 km/h [9†L8][10†L33]
Gradeability 15 – 38.4% [7†L37][6†L20]
Popular 7.5-Tonne Forklift Models
Diesel Forklifts
Model Engine / Power Lift Height Weight Key Feature
Lonking LG75DT Diesel, auto trans 3,000 mm 10.33 t 24/29 km/h, 25% gradeability, 140L fuel tank [9†L4-L8][9†L10]
HELI CPCD75 Diesel 3,000 mm — Load-sensing hydraulics, IP56 electric box, designed for stone work [8†L5-L8][8†L12-L13][8†L39]
MCLLROY FD75 Xichai 4DF3 (85 kW) 3,000 mm 10.52 t 29 km/h, 2-stage mast, manual trans [10†L25-L26][10†L33][10†L26]
Clark C75 L GM 4.3L V6 (69 kW) 7,500 mm 9.59 t 28.3/29.6 km/h, 38.4% gradeability, wet disc brakes [6†L17-L18][6†L20-L21][6†L30-L31]
Electric Forklifts
Model Battery Lift Height Weight Key Feature
EP EFL754-6 96V/560Ah Li-ion 3,000–7,000 mm 10.725 t 16.5/17 km/h, 15% gradeability, zero emissions [7†L4-L5][7†L27][7†L34][7†L42]
Rough Terrain / 4x4
Model Drive Key Feature
4x4 Off-Road Articulated 4WD 6.5–7.5 ton, CE Euro V EPA engine, customizable attachments [0†L32-L36]
2026 Price Range
Category Price Range (USD)
New Diesel (Chinese Brand) $16,000 – $19,000 [10†L8]
New LPG (Clark C75 L) Contact dealer
New Electric (EP EFL754-6) Contact dealer
New Diesel (Premium) $30,000 – $100,000+ [1†L7-L8]
Used / Auction Varies by condition
The bottom line: A 7.5-tonne forklift offers 7,500 kg capacity at 600 mm load center. Diesel models like Lonking LG75DT (10.33 t, 24/29 km/h, 25% gradeability, 140L fuel tank), HELI CPCD75 (load-sensing hydraulics, IP56), MCLLROY FD75 ($16,000–$19,000, 85 kW, 29 km/h), and Clark C75 L (GM 4.3L V6, 38.4% gradeability, 7.5m lift) are available. Electric EP EFL754-6 features 96V/560Ah Li-ion battery, 16.5/17 km/h, and zero emissions. 4x4 rough terrain options exist. New diesel Chinese models range $16,000–$19,000; premium models exceed $30,000. Always verify emissions compliance, warranty, and attachments included.
