Big Forklifts (Heavy Duty Forklifts)

At PHL, we stock a range of used big forklift trucks for high-capacity operations. For heavy duty lifting outdoors, the most reliable and rugged option is a high-capacity forklift truck, making light work of the heaviest loads and the toughest working conditions.

Big forklift trucks are designed to make hard work easier, transporting the heaviest loads effortlessly, even in the toughest working conditions. With lifting capacities ranging from 10 tons to 28 tons, these trucks are suitable for lifting any heavy loads.

High-capacity lift trucks are the most durable solution for heavy duty work, and buying big second-hand forklifts provides your company with lower operating costs and high productivity.

Types of big forklifts

There are several types of big forklifts trucks available.

Compact heavy Forklifts

Compact cushion tyre forklifts are designed to work indoors on a smooth surface, such as in warehouses, depots, and manufacturing facilities. They provide unparalleled performance and more manoeuvrability than large frame forklifts. This type of forklift is designed specifically for heavy lifting in confined spaces, they are particularly favoured by machine moving specialists.

These compact forklifts are very specialised equipment, the provide unparalleled lifting capacity for their size.

Large frame heavy Forklifts

Large frame pneumatic tyre forklifts generally provide great traction and power for outdoor applications. Thanks to high ground clearance, they’re able to work on a variety of terrain, like asphalt or packed gravel. With large pneumatic tyres and a wider longer wheelbase these trucks provide a much smoother ride and more stable lifting platform.

Rough Terrain Forklifts

Rough terrain forklifts are designed for high mobility and superb productivity on uneven ground conditions. They’re perfect for virtually any environment, from busy yards and docks to construction sites, recycling centres to forestry sites. A metal cab provides safety and comfort of work to the operator, at the same time allowing them a clear view in every direction. These machines can lift up to 3.5 tonnes with mast heights between 3 and 6 metres.

Container Handlers / Reach Stackers

Container handlers or reach stackers with handling capacities up to 52 tonnes, can help to organise work on large industrial yards, moving the containers to and from commercial trucks. Strength and stability of this type of truck is the key to successful operations, thanks to exceptional speeds, reliable equipment and a low cost of operation.

Telehandlers

Telehandlers offer one of the widest ranges of telescopic trucks available on the market with lift heights up to 30 metres and capacities of over 20 tonnes. These machines are suitable for construction sites or places with limited access to the load or reduced turning space, or where reach is required over obstacles. With a wide range of attachments available, telescopic forklift trucks can offer full flexibility.

Big forklift trucks from PHL

Here at PHL, we stock a range of second hand big (heavy duty) forklift trucks at affordable prices and with fast delivery times including leading brands such as Kalmer, Hoist, Cat and Linde. These big trucks provide the highest lift capacities and are ideal for heavy industrial works and projects. For more information on our range of rugged heavy lift trucks, explore below.