"Alto forklift" does not refer to a single manufacturer. The name appears across several distinct entities, including a specific model line from Atlet and Cesab, a major UK dealership, and a U.S. equipment company.
Atlet Alto Models (Swedish Manufacturer)
Atlet produced the Alto PS and Alto PSH electric forklifts from 2010 to 2012 [1†L4-L8][6†L9-L10]. Atlet has since been acquired by Toyota Material Handling.
Alto PS (2010–2012):
Load Capacity: 1.25 t
Voltage: 24V
Traction Motor: 1 kW
Hoist Motor: 2.2 kW
Lifting Height: 3.59 m
Turning Radius: 1.612 m
Travel Speed (with/without load): 5.5/6 km/h
Weight: 0.93 t
Alto PSH (2011–2012):
Load Capacity: 2.0 t
Voltage: 24V
Hoist Motor: 3 kW
Lifting Height: 4.8 m
Turning Radius: 1.69 m
Travel Speed (with/without load): 5.4/5.9 km/h
Weight: 1.55 t
Both models feature Simplex mast configurations and are designed for indoor warehouse applications.
Cesab Alto 160 Reach Truck (Italian Manufacturer)
Cesab manufactured the Alto 160 reach truck from 2001 to 2003 [1†L4-L7][10†L7-L9].
Load Capacity: 1.6 t
Voltage: 48V
Traction Motor: 4.5 kW
Hoist Motor: 7 kW
Weight: 3.3 t
Mast: Triplex mast with side-shifting device
Alto Handling Ltd (UK Mitsubishi Dealer)
Alto Handling Ltd is a major independent forklift supplier on the UK's South Coast [3†L20-L22]. Founded in 2002, it operates from Bristol and Portsmouth and is an authorized Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks dealership [8†L3-L7]. Alto has won multiple Mitsubishi Gold Awards [2†L13-L14][8†L8-L9]. In 2025, Alto Handling, JOFSON LIMITED, and Endeavour Forklifts unified under a single entity named Jofson [3†L5-L9]. The company offers sales, short and long-term hire, maintenance, field service, emergency repairs, and approved operator training [3†L22-L25].
Alta Equipment Group (U.S. Dealer, Often Confused with "Alto")
Alta Equipment Group is often confused with "Alto" due to the similarity of the names. Alta is a major U.S. equipment dealer serving the Midwest and East Coast [0†L46-L47][1†L36-L38]. Founded in 1936, it distributes leading brands including Hyster, Yale, Volvo, and Combilift [0†L36-L39][1†L48-L50].
Alto Lift Company (Unknown Entity)
Alto Lift Company is a registered entity in Singapore (UEN: 202425199Z), but no specific operational details are available [5†L37-L41].
The bottom line: "Alto forklift" refers to the Atlet Alto PS/PSH electric forklifts (1.25–2.0 t, 2010–2012) and Cesab Alto 160 reach truck (1.6 t, 2001–2003). Alto Handling Ltd (UK) is a Mitsubishi dealer (founded 2002, now part of Jofson). Alta Equipment Group is a separate U.S. dealer often confused with the name. For specifications, consult LECTURA Specs; for sales or service in the UK, contact Alto Handling's Portsmouth or Bristol locations.