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Heavy Duty Forklifts for Sale: 4 to 18 Tonnes

Pristine Material Handling supplies new Noblelift heavy duty forklifts from 4 to 18 tonnes, with diesel/LPG and electric trucks in every capacity band. We specify each truck against your loads and site, put the quotation in writing with a full specification, and deliver UK-wide with operator familiarisation at handover.

What is a heavy duty forklift?

There is no fixed industry definition, so here heavy duty means forklifts rated from 4,000 kg to 18,000 kg: nine Noblelift model families, from 4 tonne trucks to 18 tonne machines.

Each family is IC (diesel/LPG) or electric. The A Series, a universal platform for electric and IC trucks, runs from 4 to 18 tonnes in both IC and lithium form. The N Series is built for indoor use with a compact chassis, and the Q Series covers performance lithium forklifts at 4 to 5 tonnes.

Jobs and sites that suit a heavy duty forklift

Heavy duty trucks are typically used for steel, timber, stone, blocks, machinery and oversized pallets, in builders' merchants, manufacturing plants and heavy distribution yards.

Let the site decide the power type. Diesel/LPG suits yards and outdoor work (see our diesel and LPG forklifts), while electric trucks produce no exhaust at the point of use. On sloped yards, compare the listed maximum gradient figures: laden, the 14 to 18 tonne IC trucks are listed at 31–35% and the lithium equivalents at 20–24%.

Choosing a 5 tonne, 10 tonne or 18 tonne forklift

Start with your heaviest real load, then pick the band and power type:

Then check your site. Turning radius runs from 2,690 mm (Q Series) to 5,175 mm (16 and 18 tonne L models). Most spec tables quote a 3 m lift height; the 14 and 16 tonne IC trucks are listed at 3 m or 4 m, and the 18 tonne CPCD180L at 4 m. Listed service weights for the 4 to 10 tonne trucks run from 6,200 kg to 14,100 kg, so confirm floor and ramp ratings. Our lithium vs lead-acid vs diesel guide covers the power trade-offs.

  • 4 to 5.5 tonnes: IC trucks at 4, 4.5 and 5 tonnes; A Series lithium up to 5.5 tonnes; Q Series lithium at 4 to 5 tonnes.
  • 6 to 10 tonnes: four model families. IC trucks at 6, 7, 8.5, 9 and 10 tonnes; N Series electric at 6, 7 and 8 tonnes with lead-acid or lithium batteries; A Series lithium from 6 to 10 tonnes; N2 Series lithium from 8 to 10 tonnes.
  • 14 to 18 tonnes: IC trucks with Volvo or Weichai engines, or A Series lithium on a 608 V battery. Most are rated at a 1,200 mm load centre (900 mm on the 16 tonne CPCD160 and CPD160).

Why buy a heavy duty forklift through Pristine

Pristine Material Handling is an authorised Noblelift dealer supplying 83 new Noblelift models from 0.6 t to 18 t, with UK-wide delivery. The process:

To discuss a heavy duty truck, request a quote or call 0131 605 0238, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.

  • Enquire with your loads, lift heights and site layout.
  • We agree the specification and survey the site, remotely or with a visit.
  • You receive a written quotation with the full specification.
  • We deliver and hand over the truck, with operator familiarisation.
The range

9 models in this range

FAQs

Common questions

What capacities do your heavy duty forklifts cover?

From 4,000 kg to 18,000 kg. Rated capacities listed across the range are 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 18 tonnes, depending on model and power type.

Which 5 tonne forklifts can you supply?

Five tonne trucks come in A Series IC (diesel/LPG), A Series lithium and Q Series lithium form, and the CPCD50L IC truck is also rated at 5,000 kg.

Which 7 tonne forklift options are there?

Three: the CPCD70 (IC, diesel/LPG), the FE4P70N (N Series electric, lead-acid or lithium) and the CPD70 (A Series lithium). Their listed turning radii are 3,350 mm, 2,980 mm and 3,700 mm respectively.

Which 10 tonne forklifts are for sale?

The CPCD100 (IC), the CPD100 and CPD100L (A Series lithium) and the FEP-100N2 (N2 Series lithium). Turning radius runs from 3,350 mm on the FEP-100N2 to 3,900 mm on the CPCD100 and CPD100L.

Is there a heavy duty electric forklift up to 18 tonnes?

Yes. The A Series lithium CPD140L, CPD160, CPD160L and CPD180L cover 14 to 18 tonnes on a 608 V, 302 Ah battery. Electric options also run from 4 to 10 tonnes.

Ready to talk about your site?

Tell us what you move, how high it goes and what the floor is like — we'll come back with the right specification and a written quotation.

Request a quote Call 0131 605 0238