5-Ton Lithium Battery Forklift | Zero-Emission Silent Drive | The Preferred Choice for Cold-Chain Warehousing
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5-Ton Lithium Battery Forklift | Zero-Emission Silent Drive | The Preferred Choice for Cold-Chain Warehousing

5-Ton Lithium Battery Forklift | Zero-Emission Silent Drive | The Preferred Choice for Cold-Chain Warehousing
(The concept of five tons of weight: equivalent to the weight of 10 adults and a car.)
  • Lift Height(full load):3000 mm
  • Lift Speed(unload/full load):500-550mm/s
  • Travel Speed(unload/full load):18 Km/h
  • Max.gradeability:15%
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  • HFE50

  • HuaHe

Product Overview

The HUAHE HEF50 is a 5,000 kg rated-capacity lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) counterbalance forklift built for high-intensity indoor operations in environments where diesel exhaust or lead-acid battery maintenance cannot be tolerated. A 40 kW AC drive motor and 30 kW AC lift motor — governed by HUAHE's proprietary AC+DC control system — deliver full-load travel at 18 km/h and full-load lifting at 500 mm/s, matching the operating pace of diesel equivalents while producing zero tailpipe emissions.

The 80V/600Ah LiFePO4 battery provides generous capacity for single or dual-shift operation with opportunity charging. At 7,800 kg operating weight and 3,200 mm minimum turning radius, the HEF50 fits standard industrial aisles originally designed for smaller machines.

Core positioning: The compliance-certified heavy-lift solution for food processing, pharmaceutical GMP clean rooms, cold-chain warehouses, and electronics manufacturing — four environments where a diesel forklift's operating permit simply does not exist.


Access Compliance by Industry

Food Processing Facilities

Regulatory basis: GB 14881 prohibits combustion exhaust sources inside food production areas. HACCP, BRC, and FSSC 22000 audits treat diesel forklift operation in production zones as an immediate non-conformance.

How the HEF50 qualifies: Pure electric drivetrain — no CO, NOx, or PM2.5 emissions at any point during operation. No aftertreatment systems required. No need to temporarily substitute equipment before customer audits. The 40 kW motor and 80V/600Ah battery sustain full-shift food-plant cycles: 500 mm/s full-load lift speed keeps loading pace consistent with diesel counterparts, and the 1,480 mm vehicle width passes through standard food-plant aisle widths without modification.


Pharmaceutical GMP Clean Areas

Regulatory basis: GMP Annex regulations require continuous airborne particulate and chemical-contaminant monitoring in clean zones. Class D and above cleanroom areas exclude combustion-powered equipment by definition.

How the HEF50 qualifies: Brushless AC motors produce no carbon particle shedding or commutation sparks. The hydraulic system is sealed with no external leakage risk, keeping the chassis surface clean. Frame ground clearance 215 mm (unloaded) / 205 mm (loaded) and mast ground clearance 190 mm / 180 mm provide a compact undercarriage without dust-accumulating dead zones. At audit time, equipment documentation is a motor certification and CE declaration — no exhaust test report required.


Cold-Chain and Refrigerated Warehousing

Regulatory basis: Enclosed cold-store environments accumulate diesel exhaust to hazardous concentrations. Lead-acid batteries experience severe capacity loss below 0°C. Diesel engines face difficult cold-starts and reduced output at low ambient temperature.

How the HEF50 qualifies: LiFePO4 chemistry maintains stable discharge characteristics across a wide temperature range. Full-load travel speed holds at 18 km/h regardless of ambient temperature. AC motor torque is available from zero RPM — no wheel spin on wet cold-store floors. Vehicle weight of 7,800 kg with a 1.56:1 weight-to-load ratio ensures adequate rear-axle adhesion on smooth refrigerated-warehouse surfaces.


Electronics and Precision Manufacturing

Regulatory basis: Semiconductor and precision-assembly environments are classified to ISO 14644 particulate standards. VOC and combustion-byproduct contamination directly affect product yield. ESG supply-chain audits at multinational electronics OEMs increasingly flag in-facility combustion equipment as an immediate corrective action item.

How the HEF50 qualifies: AC+DC control with brushless motors produces no electromagnetic interference with sensitive production equipment. Zero oil vapour and low vibration reduce cargo displacement risk during transport of delicate components. Free lift height 150 mm allows forks to raise off the ground for travel without elevating the mast — critical for passing through low-clearance doorways and under overhead obstacles in electronics facilities. Mast lowered height 2,405 mm and overhead guard height 2,425 mm clear standard factory doors and fire shutters.


Drive System Breakdown

40 kW AC Drive Motor

The 40 kW rating represents continuous output under S2 (60-minute) duty cycle conditions. Key characteristics of AC motor architecture:

  • Brushless construction: No commutator contact, no carbon brush wear — service-free motor assembly

  • Full torque from standstill: Maximum traction force available at zero RPM, enabling smooth loaded starts without throttle surge

  • Regenerative capability: Deceleration and downhill travel convert kinetic energy back to the battery, reducing net energy consumption per shift

30 kW AC Lift Motor

Rated at 30 kW under S3 (15% duty) conditions. Full-load lifting speed: 500 mm/s. At the standard 3,000 mm lift height, a full-capacity load reaches the top in approximately 6 seconds. Independent dual-motor control means travel and lifting operate simultaneously without power competition — no speed reduction during combined travel-and-lift sequences.

80V / 600Ah LiFePO4 Battery

Specification

Value



Voltage

80 V

Capacity

600 Ah

Chemistry

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

Controller

HUAHE proprietary AC+DC

600 Ah is a high-capacity configuration for the 5-ton electric class. Larger energy reserves mean single-shift operation without charge anxiety, opportunity charging during lunch or shift change rather than mandatory overnight charging, and comfortable dual-shift coverage with midday top-up. LiFePO4 requires no watering, no equalization charging, and no desulfation — BMS manages cell balancing and protection automatically.


4. Dimensional Fit for Standard Industrial Facilities

Dimension

Value

Practical Meaning




Min. Turning Radius

3,200 mm

Single-turn maneuver in aisles ≥4 m wide

Length to Fork Face

3,325 mm

Fits inside standard shipping containers

Overall Width

1,480 mm

Passes through factory doors with ≥1.6 m clear width

Mast Lowered Height

2,405 mm

Clears standard fire shutters and building doorways

Mast Extended Height

4,210 mm (with backrest)

Corresponds to 3,000 mm standard lift height

Overhead Guard Height

2,425 mm

Low-clearance zone travel reference

Free Lift Height

150 mm

Mast-travel without raising the entire mast assembly

Fork Spread (Min./Max.)

300 / 1,380 mm

Covers euro pallets to oversized industrial loads

Front Overhang

500 mm

Compact nose reduces aisle conflict in narrow passages


FAQ

Q1: What brand is the battery? Is the lifespan really that long?

A: The HHLF50 uses CATL lithium iron phosphate cells — the world's largest power battery manufacturer with over 400 GWh of global installed capacity. Cycle life is rated at ≥ 6,000 cycles at 80 percent DOD with capacity retention above 80 percent. At one full cycle per day, the pack can last over 16 years.

Q2: How long does a full charge take?

A: 1-hour DC fast charging (20 % to 95 %) is supported, along with 6-hour AC slow charging. We recommend daily use of the fast-charge mode during lunch breaks.

Q3: How long does a full charge last?

A: Under 5-tonne cyclic handling conditions, a full charge provides 6–7hours of continuous operation. Lighter or intermittent duty cycles can extend this to over 8 hours.

Q4: Does the battery require daily maintenance?

A: No. The LFP battery is maintenance-free — no watering, no equalisation charging. The built-in BMS continuously monitors cell status and provides over-charge, over-discharge and over-temperature protection.

Q5: What is the warranty? Is the battery covered separately?

A: The full machine carries a 12-month / 1,000-working-hour warranty (whichever comes first). The battery pack is warranted separately for 5 years or 10,000 charge-discharge cycles (whichever comes first).

Q6: Do you support OEM branding?

A: Yes. HuaHe offers OEM/ODM services including custom colour schemes, logo placement and cabin configurations. MOQ is negotiable.

Q7: Can the fork size be customized?

A:Standard forks are 1,220 mm long. Custom fork lengths are available — confirm mast compatibility with our technical team before ordering. Fork outside spread adjusts from 300 to 1,380 mm without attachments, covering standard euro pallets through oversized industrial loads.


Specification

Generals
Model
UNIT HFE50
Power Type

Battery
Rated Capacity
kg 5000
Load Center
mm 600
Dimensions
Lift Height
mm 3000
Free Lift Height
mm 150
Fork Size(L*W*T)
mm 1220*150*70
Fork Outside Spread(Min./Max.)
mm 300/1830
Mast Tilt Range(F/R)
deg 6.112
Front Overhang
mm 590
Length to face of fork(without fork)
mm 3250
Length to face of fork(with fork)
mm 4520
Length to face of fork(wheel width)
mm 1490
Mast lowered height
mm 2400
Mast ectended height
mm 4415
Overhead guard height
mm 2450
Turning radius
mm 3200

Self weight
kg 8250
Performance
Travel speed(unload/full load)
km/h
18/18
Lift speed(unload/full load)
mm/s 500/550
Max.gradeability
% 15
Wheel&Tires
Tires(Front)

8.25-15-14PR
Tires(Rear)

8.25-15-14PR
Tread(Front)
mm 1470
Tread(Rear)
mm 1700
Wheelbase
mm 2250
Min.ground clearance(unload/load) Mast
mm 190/160
(unload/load) Chassis
mm 260/250
Drive units
Rated power of driving motor
kw 40
Rated power of lifting motor
kw 30
Operating Pressure
mpa 17.5
Battery
V/Ah 80V/600Ah


Friends, please provide specific specifications, we can provide you with a free and quick quote here, we can produce 1-10 tons of forklifts. After the order is placed, the color of the spray paint and the design of the logo can be changed according to the needs of the customer.

In addition,the appearance of the 1.5-1.8 ton Lithium forklift is exactly the same, and the tonnage identification and specification parameters are not the same.  Huahe lithium electric forklift also has 1.5 tons,1.8 tons2.0 tons, 2.5 tons,  3.0 tons, 3.5 tons, 3.8 tons and of products for your choiceIf you feel that this lithium electric forklift meets your procurement needs or want other types of forklifts such as  LPG forklifts and diesel forklifts, you can contact us, we provide 24-hour online consultation service, welcome your questions at any time.


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