An 8-ton (8,000 kg / 17,600 lb) forklift is a heavy-duty industrial truck used in ports, heavy manufacturing, construction, and large-scale logistics. Available in diesel, electric, and rough-terrain configurations.
Diesel Forklift Models
Model Engine / Power Lift Height Weight Width Turning Radius Travel Speed
VIFT FD80 Diesel (Chinese/Japan option) [6†L9-L10] 3,000 mm [6†L24] 9,900 kg [6†L34] — 3,700 mm [6†L31] 25/30 km/h [6†L30]
EP CPCD80T8 Cummins QSF3-8 (86 kW) [8†L20-L21] 3,000 mm [8†L18] 11.05 t [8†L17] 2,245 mm [8†L17] 3.7 m [8†L18] 25 km/h [8†L19]
TCM FD80Z8 Isuzu 6BG1 [7†L14-L15] — — 2,165 mm [7†L7] 3.56 m [7†L8] —
UN FD80T Diesel 3,000 mm [11†L20] 11.85 t [11†L7] 2,165 mm [11†L7] 3.7 m [11†L19] 18/21 km/h [11†L20]
Yale GDP80SVX Kubota V3800 (82 kW) [9†L22-L23] 3,000 mm [9†L8] 11.47 t [9†L18] 2,082 mm [9†L10] 3.15 m [9†L11] 24.3/25.8 km/h [9†L20]
Lonking LG80DTB III Diesel 2,500 mm [10†L20] 10.2 t [10†L6] 1,945 mm [10†L7] 3.5 m [10†L19] 23/25 km/h [10†L20]
Toyota Tonero TC Toyota 1KD (in-house) [12†L14] 3,000 mm [12†L29] — — — 21 km/h [1†L31]
All diesel models feature 600 mm load center. Gradeability ranges from 20–28%. VIFT FD80 starts at $14,000 new [6†L3]. Toyota Tonero TC features SAS stability, OPS, and ORS seat [12†L27-L28].
Electric Forklift Models
Model Power Lift Height Weight Width Turning Radius Travel Speed
Noblelift FE4P80 N Electric (8,000 kg) [13†L7] 3,000 mm [13†L8] 11.9 t [13†L10] Reduced body width [13†L18] 2.98 m [13†L11] 15.5 km/h [13†L11]
Mitsubishi FB80NH 96V [14†L7] 3.4 m [14†L19] 9.875 t [14†L18] 1,667 mm [14†L16] 2.95 m [14†L18] 19/20 km/h [14†L19]
Toyota Traigo80 80V [2†L43] 7,060 mm [2†L43] — — — 18 km/h [2†L44]
Noblelift FE4P80 N features 300 mm/s lift speed and 15% gradeability [13†L29][13†L26]. Mitsubishi FB80NH has 30 kW traction motor and 45 kW hoist motor [14†L17].
Rough Terrain / 4x4 Forklifts
Model Drive Engine Key Feature
4x4 Off-Road Articulated 4WD CE Euro V EPA [3†L4-L5] Articulated front/rear, customizable [3†L5]
MYZG 3-8T Series 4WD High-torque industrial-grade [3†L19-L20] Rear-steer, off-road optimized [3†L18]
The bottom line: 8t forklifts offer 8,000 kg capacity at 600 mm load center. Diesel models range from $14,000 (VIFT FD80) to premium brands (Yale, Toyota, TCM). Electric models (Mitsubishi FB80NH: 96V, 19/20 km/h, 2.95 m turning radius; Noblelift FE4P80 N: 15.5 km/h, 2.98 m turning radius) offer zero-emission operation. 4x4 rough terrain options are available with articulated frames and 4WD. Choose diesel for outdoor heavy lifting and electric for indoor zero-emission operations. Always verify emissions compliance, warranty, and attachments included.