An 8-ton (8,000 kg / 17,600 lb capacity) forklift is a heavy-duty industrial truck used in ports, heavy manufacturing, construction, and large-scale logistics. The 2026 market offers a range of diesel and electric configurations across multiple brands.
New 8-Ton Forklift Models
Brand / Model Power Engine / Specs Lift Height Key Features Price (USD)
FLIFT G Series Diesel CUMMINS EPA engine [7†L5] 5,000 mm (3-stage mast) [7†L6] Side shifter, fork positioner [7†L6-L7] Contact seller [7†L34]
VMAX CPCD80 Diesel 8,000 kg capacity, 600 mm load center [9†L21-L22] 3,000 mm [9†L23-L24] Euro V engine, 26/28 km/h [9†L33-L34] $19,056 [9†L3]
VIFT FD80 Diesel 8,000 kg, 600 mm load center [10†L21-L22] 3,000 mm (2-stage mast) [10†L24-L25] 25/30 km/h, 3,700 mm turning radius [10†L30-L31] $14,000 [10†L3]
Huajinger CPD80 Electric AC, 4-wheel, 8,000 kg [8†L22-L23] 3,000–6,000 mm [8†L23-L24] Lead-acid or lithium battery, 13 km/h [8†L25-L26] Contact seller [8†L20]
Hyundai 80D-7E ACE Diesel HMC D4DD 75.5 kW [11†L17-L18] — 600 mm load center, hydrostatic steering [11†L20-L23] Contact seller [11†L12-L13]
Generic 8T (B2B) Diesel 8,000 kg [1†L10] 3,000 mm [1†L10] 2-stage mast [1†L10] $12,150 [3†L12]
Used 8-Ton Forklift Models
Brand / Model Year Hours Load Capacity Price Source
TCM FD80-2 2011 ~4,026 hrs [12†L30] 8,000 kg [12†L15] Auction (as-is) [12†L13] Machineryline [12†L1-L2]
Heli CPCD80 — 1,500 hrs [5†L10] 8 ton [5†L10] Contact seller Machinio [5†L9-L13]
Key Specifications (Typical 8-Ton Diesel)
Specification Typical Range
Load Capacity 8,000 kg (17,600 lbs)
Load Center 600 mm [4†L9][9†L22]
Overall Width 1,995 – 2,245 mm [9†L30][13†L7]
Turning Radius 3,370 – 3,700 mm [9†L31][10†L31]
Service Weight 9,900 – 11,050 kg [10†L34][13†L6-L7]
Travel Speed 25 – 30 km/h [9†L33-L34][10†L30]
Gradeability 20 – 28% [9†L36][13†L19-L20]
Engine Power 82.4 – 86 kW [1†L35][13†L21]
Where to Buy
Platform Best For Notes
Made-in-China.com New factory-direct VMAX ($19,056), VIFT ($14,000), generic models [9†L3][10†L3]
Machinio New and used Heli 8-ton, used units [5†L9-L13]
Machineryline Used/auction TCM FD80-2 auction [12†L1-L2]
Al Shirawi Trading (UAE) Hyundai 80D-7E ACE dealer [11†L12-L13]
FLIFT New diesel CUMMINS EPA engine [7†L3-L4]
The bottom line: 8-ton forklifts range from $12,150 for entry-level Chinese diesel models** to **$19,056 for VMAX Euro V units and higher for premium brands. Electric options like the Huajinger CPD80 offer zero-emission operation with 3,000–6,000 mm lift height. Key diesel specs include 600 mm load center, 25–30 km/h travel speed, and 3,370–3,700 mm turning radius. Used TCM and Heli units are available at auction or through dealers. Always verify emissions compliance, warranty, and whether attachments like side shifters are included.