Heavy Electric Forklift Trucks 18-33 ton

Technical information

Productive by Nature

With an electrically powered driveline, your drivers will notice a big difference with faster and smoother acceleration and more responsive handling while still being able to lift up to 33 tonnes efficiently and safely.

Less time will be spent servicing and maintaining your electrically powered forklift, improving availability and uptime, as it has less moving and mechanical parts. Plus, you will be able to keep it running optimally within a broader range of temperatures with Kalmar’s Thermal Management System fitted as standard.

Kalmar’s Thermal Management System keeps your core battery temperature between 15–35 even when the outside temperature reaches:

• Minimum -30°C
• Maximum 40°C.

Safety in focus

Kalmar’s range of electrically powered forklifts offer: 

• Highly responsive handling and superior visibility from the cabin, helping to keep your driver safe and in control at all times. 
• Reduced cabin noise and vibrations as our electrically powered forklift driveline is extremely quiet and smooth.
• An electrically powered high voltage system with encased and shielded high voltage lines. Should any connection be interrupted, the whole system will automatically shut down, keeping your team safe. 
• A large range of safety options available that can further enhance the safety of your equipment and the drivers operating them. 

Modular by design

Batteries and chargers are a big part of your overall investment, making it critical that you get a solution that is matched to your operational requirements. Which is why Kalmar has taken a modular approach to our battery and charging solutions. 

There are three different battery sizes to choose from:

All our battery solutions are backed by a 5-year or 10,000-hour warranty (whichever comes first).

Kalmar electrification journey

Learn more about our journey towards electrification by watching our videos on the Green Chair.

Industries and use cases for Kalmar heavy electric forklifts

Metal industry

Our electric heavy forklifts excel in the metal industry, with the ability to lift, stack, and transport metal slabs, blooms, billets, plates, coils, bars, and pipes. Specialty attachments such as magnets, clamps, grippers, and slings further enhance the efficiency and safety of handling metal components.

Concrete and heavy industry

Kalmar's heavy forklifts are well-suited for lifting flat, round, or bulky concrete sections, wave-breakers, bricks, and rocks. They are also well-suited for the energy sector, efficiently handling hardware and supplies for oil & gas offshore sites, biomass facilities, nuclear plants, as well as heavy loads for wind turbine manufacturers and their subcontractors.

Logistics and stevedoring

Whether you're moving containers, handling breakbulk cargo, or require efficient material handling for heavy project cargo or RoRo applications, Kalmar's high capacity forklifts deliver the reliability and safety you need.

Rail and railroad cargo handling

Our heavy duty electric forklifts with 360-degree fork rotators excel in the handling of railroad cargo, making the transport and stacking of containers seamless and efficient.

Does Kalmar offer other electrically powered forklift trucks?

While you may be currently exploring our high-capacity fully-electric ECG180-330 forklift trucks, it’s worth mentioning that Kalmar also offers a comprehensive range of electric forklifts, powered by both lead-acid and advanced lithium-ion batteries, to meet all your material handling needs.

At Kalmar, we understand that versatility and efficiency are crucial for any industrial application. That’s why our electric forklift lineup spans a variety of lifting capacities, from lightweight models capable of handling 5-9 tons, up to heavy-duty options that can handle an impressive 33 tonnes. Our fleet is powered by both lead-acid and advanced lithium-ion batteries, ensuring we can provide the perfect solution for every situation, whether it’s indoor warehouse tasks or extensive outdoor operations.

Kalmar's dedication to electric forklift innovation dates back to 1979. Today, we're proud to offer our customers cutting-edge, eco-friendly options that do not compromise on performance or productivity. More than one-third of Kalmar forklift trucks in Europe are electrically powered, highlighting our leadership in embracing sustainable material handling solutions.

Each electric forklift in our range is meticulously built to match the capabilities of diesel-powered equivalents. For those in the forestry, timber, paper, metal handling, or concrete production sectors, our electric forklifts offer remarkable efficiencies. Light Electric Forklifts (5-9 ton) perform superbly for precise indoor work and tight spaces, while Medium Electric Forklift Trucks 9-18 ton and heavy trucks excel in tougher, more demanding outdoor environments.