DCG480-12 Kalmar diesel forklift specs & dimensions (2020 - 2026)

Easier to operate.

Our G-Generation of forklifts all benefit from the same operating environment and controls, making it easier for your drivers to switch between Kalmar machines. With levers or a new joystick, electronically adjustable work console and side tilt steering wheel, the controls are all designed to minimise driver fatigue and maximise operational efficiency.

Enhanced cooling system.

Our heavy forklifts now come fitted with a reversible cooling fan that can help keep your radiator clean and operating effectively in dirty or dusty environments.

A focus on safety.

To keep your drivers and colleagues safe we have introduced a number of new safety features. Your drivers will now be safer entering or exiting their forklift, as there are more handrails and bars, plus all the climbing surfaces are non-slip. There are also steps on the right-hand side that can be used to enter or exit the cabin in emergencies. Our EGO cabin provides improved visibility both forwards and backwards and there are a number of additional safety options to make your machine even safer.

Easy to operate.

Our new heavy forklift comes fitted with our ergonomically designed EGO cabin, which provides a superior operating experience for your drivers. With its smart functions and a more intuitive workspace, your drivers will be able to operate at their most productive every day, with ease.

Easy on your drivers.

With an adjustable driver’s seat, a new fault safe pedal system and climate control system with smarter controls, your operator will benefit from improved ventilation, heating and cooling, plus a cabin with superior interior comfort.

Easily smarter by far.

Our user interface combines sight, sound and touch to create a perfectly balanced operating environment with a new colour display at its heart. Advanced diagnostics allows for greater operational control and safety.

Easier to specify the solution you need.

We understand that your heavy lifting needs are unique to your business, which is why we offer a range of three different wheelbases with two width options so you can choose the combination that works best for your business. There are also a range of masts and attachments to choose from, including a simplex mast for operating with restricted head height, as well as duplex and triplex masts for lifting your load higher.

Heavy Forklifts

Our new range of heavy forklifts can handle loads of 38 to 54 tonnes with ease. They have been built to deliver on power and performance - yet designed to feel as agile and smooth to operate as a much smaller machine. No matter what you are lifting in your foundry, factory, terminal or assembly line, the new Kalmar Heavy Forklift will do it efficiently, effectively and safely.

Improved lifting.

With a wider carriage with full side shift and fork positioning, you will be able to handle a broader variety of loads a lot easier.

Steel Industry.

Our heavy forklift is able to lift heavy metal coils easily when fitted with a coil ram, allowing you to move coils quicker and more efficiently around the foundry. It is also able to handle a range of heavy steel slabs and pipes.

Wind Industry.

Our new heavy forklifts, when working in tandem, will be able to lift, shift and load wind tower sections that weigh in up to 100 tonnes. To lift sections in excess of 100 tonnes you may want to consider our Super Heavy Forklift, when working in tandem it can lift loads in excess of 100 tonnes.

Heavy Industry.

Flat, round or bulky – our new heavy forklift, with a wide range of lifting attachments, will be able to handle all of your heavy lifting needs up to 54 tons.

Easier to lift heavy loads.

All of our heavy forklifts come fitted with a variable hydraulic lifting system, which applies exactly the right amount of power to handle your load based on its weight.

Easier to solve issues.

With common control and electrical systems you will be able to identify and troubleshoot any issues easily. Getting the issues solved quicker, means you will achieve a much higher utilisation rate with your new machine.

Improved lifting and lowering rates.

The speed at which you can move materials around your yard impacts your entire business, which is why we have improved the lifting and lowering rates of our heavy forklift over the previous generation.

Easy on your pocket.

The initial price of your new forklift is only part of the total running cost of your machine. What really matters is being able to reduce these costs without compromising on the productivity of your new machine, which is why our heavy forklift comes with numerous costs saving features. Up to 5% reduction in fuel costs from our range of highly efficient engines, which are EU Stage 4 or Stage 5 emissions standards compliant. Up to 10% reduction in fuel costs from our variable hydraulic systems and cooling fans which adjust their effort to the load being moved. Up to 25% reduction in fuel with economy drive mode when using ECO-Drive.

Dimensions.

Operating pressure for hydraulics 19.5 MPa. Hydraulic oil tank capacity 600 l. Fuel tank capacity 450 l. AdBlue tank capacity 35 l.

Easier to see.

A-posts have been replaced with slim B-posts, to provide greater visibility in all directions: forwards, backwards, to the side and upwards. Our combined roof/front wiper system cleans a bigger area of the front windscreen and the transparent roof than before, making sure your forward and upwards view stays extra clean and clear at all times.