Heavy-Duty Electric Forklift: Power, Efficiency and Responsibility
A powerhouse of clean energy for your intensive applications
Cat® Lift Trucks heavy-duty electric forklifts, with capacities ranging from 6,000 to 12,000 kg, are built to meet the extreme demands of heavy industry, logistics platforms, and port operations.
Thanks to their 96V technology, these machines combine power, autonomy, and precision while actively contributing to carbon emissions reduction.
Investing in these forklifts means choosing decarbonised logistics without compromising on performance.
Why choose a Cat® heavy-duty electric forklift?
Unmatched productivity, even in the most demanding environments
- Twin high-torque drive motors for fast manoeuvring
- Powerful, smooth lifting motor, even under maximum load
- +100° rear steering angle for maximum agility in tight spaces
- Precise, smooth and safe driving with intelligent cornering assist
Operator comfort at the core of the design
- Spacious cab mounted on silent blocks to reduce vibration and noise
- Easy access with non-slip step and ergonomic handle
- Fingertip hydraulic controls (NH models)
- High-comfort adjustable seat with optional air conditioning and heating
Built to last
- Robust construction for harsh environments
- Motor sealed to IP54 / controllers to IP65: protection against water and dust
- Oil cooler for optimal component temperature
- On-board diagnostics for quick and preventive maintenance
Reduce your operating costs without compromising performance
Switching to electric doesn’t mean sacrificing productivity. On the contrary, Cat® 96V heavy-duty forklifts are designed to:
- Reduce energy consumption with high-efficiency motors
- Increase uptime with high-capacity split batteries for fast swapping
- Recover energy through regenerative braking
- Optimise output with compact electronic architecture to limit energy loss
Aprolis lithium battery: innovation driving your energy transition
More than a battery, a lever for sustainable performance
By choosing an Aprolis lithium battery, you boost the profitability of your forklifts while reducing their carbon footprint. Key benefits:
- Opportunity charging: recharge during the day without damaging the battery
- Up to 28% less electricity consumption compared to lead-acid batteries
- Maximum safety thanks to the intelligent Battery Management System (BMS) and secure cell design
- Zero local emissions, zero maintenance – for cleaner, simpler logistics
The lithium battery is the natural ally of your CSR strategy and decarbonisation goals. Compatible with all Cat® heavy-duty forklift models, it ensures maximum equipment availability.
Available options
- 8-roller fork carriage
- Low overhead guard (ideal for container work)
- LED lighting, high beams, blue spots, strobe lights
- Reversing cameras, heated seats, window defogging
- Plexiglas roof, PVC doors, full comfort cab kit
Towards more responsible heavy-duty handling
With environmental challenges and increasingly strict regulations, companies must reinvent their handling solutions. By combining a Cat® heavy-duty electric forklift with an Aprolis lithium battery, you unite industrial performance with environmental commitment.
- A solution built to last.
- An approach aligned with your CSR goals.
- A real opportunity to optimise your costs and efficiency.
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