BT C3E160L SIT-DOWN FORKLIFT

Technical Description

The BT C3E160L is an electric-powered, 3-wheel forklift designed for efficient material handling with a load capacity of 3,527.4 lbs (1,600 kg) and a load center of 19.7 inches. It features a compact and maneuverable design with an overall length of 7 feet to the fork face, overall width of 3.3 feet, and a wheelbase of 5.1 feet, allowing it a tight turning radius of 5.8 feet, ideal for confined warehouse spaces. The forklift has a ground clearance of 3.6 inches, and the height to the top of the overhead guard is 6.4 feet with the mast lowered to 6.6 feet, while it can lift forks up to 9.4 feet high. Powered by a 16.1 hp (12 kW) electric motor, it offers smooth and clean operations with a maximum travel speed of 9.1 mph (14 kph). The mast operates with a lift speed of 118.2 feet per minute and a lower speed of 98.5 feet per minute. The mast tip tilt angles are 2.3 degrees forward and 6 degrees backward, helping to stabilize loads during lifting and placement. The forklift has two front and two rear wheels fitted with front tires sized 18x7-8 and rear tires 16x6-8, specified as cushion or superelastic in similar models, to provide good traction and stability. With an operating weight of 7,352.5 lbs, the BT C3E160L combines robust build quality with electric efficiency for indoor and outdoor lifting tasks, offering precise control and performance suitable for medium-duty forklift applications in warehouses and distribution centers.