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The fleet

Five lithium forklifts, deliberately chosen

We don’t run a 200-machine catalogue. These five EP and BYD models cover the real jobs Melbourne warehouses and factories do every day — from single-phase small sites to 3.5 tonne heavy loads and full-free-lift container work.

  • From $175/week ex GST
  • 12–60 month fully maintained terms
  • Same-business-day written quote
  • Authorised EP & BYD dealer-backed service
  • Melbourne & Geelong delivery and service
  • Load charts, manuals & pre-start checklists supplied
  • Five lithium models · 1.8 to 3.5 t
  • No LPG bills · no battery rooms · no watering
EP 1.8 t Single-phase charging
EP EFL181 1.8 tonne lithium forklift

EP EFL181

The no-three-phase entry point

The only forklift here that charges from a single-phase 15A outlet — built for small warehouses without three-phase power.

Lift
4.8 m triplex
Battery
48V / 150Ah · 7.2 kWh
Charger
50A built-in charger
Site power
15A single-phase

from $175/week ex GST

EP 2.5 t Most popular
EP EFX5-251 2.5 tonne lithium forklift

EP EFX5-251

The 2.5 t workhorse

The all-round 2.5 tonne that most Melbourne warehouses actually need, with a modular 80V pack and three-phase charging.

Lift
4.5 m triplex
Battery
80V / 280Ah · 22.4 kWh
Charger
60A charger
Site power
Three-phase

from $210/week ex GST

EP 3.5 t Heavy loads
EP EFX5-351 3.5 tonne lithium forklift

EP EFX5-351

Real 3.5 t capacity, small price step

Genuine 3.5 tonne muscle for steel, stone and heavy pallets — only $19 a week more than the 2.5 t.

Lift
4.5 m triplex
Battery
80V / 280Ah · 22.4 kWh
Charger
60A charger
Site power
Three-phase

from $229/week ex GST

BYD 2 t Full free lift Fast charge
BYD EL20-Pro 2 tonne lithium forklift

BYD EL20-Pro

High-rack & container specialist, 2 t

Full free lift and 100A fast charging for high-turnover 2 tonne work in racking and containers.

Lift
4.8 m triplex FFL
Battery
80V / 210Ah LFP · 16.8 kWh
Charger
100A fast charger
Site power
Three-phase

from $225/week ex GST

BYD 2.5 t Full free lift Fast charge
BYD EL25-Pro 2.5 tonne lithium forklift

BYD EL25-Pro

Premium 2.5 t: FFL + fast charge

The 2.5 tonne for high racking, containers and short charge windows — multi-shift on one battery.

Lift
4.8 m triplex FFL
Battery
80V / 270Ah LFP · 21.6 kWh
Charger
100A fast charger
Site power
Three-phase

from $235/week ex GST

Every spec, side by side

Specification EP EFL181 EP EFX5-251 EP EFX5-351 BYD EL20-Pro BYD EL25-Pro
Rated capacity 1.8 t (1,800 kg) 2.5 t (2,500 kg) 3.5 t (3,500 kg) 2 t (2,000 kg) 2.5 t (2,500 kg)
Mast 4.8 m triplex 4.5 m triplex 4.5 m triplex 4.8 m triplex FFL 4.8 m triplex FFL
Full free lift — — — ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Battery 48V / 150Ah lithium (≈7.2 kWh) 80V / 280Ah lithium (≈22.4 kWh) 80V / 280Ah lithium (≈22.4 kWh) 80V / 210Ah LFP lithium (≈16.8 kWh) 80V / 270Ah LFP lithium (≈21.6 kWh)
Charger 48V/50A built-in charger 80V/60A charger (three-phase) 80V/60A charger (three-phase) 80V/100A fast charger 80V/100A fast charger
Site power 15A single-phase outlet Three-phase Three-phase Three-phase Three-phase
Tyres Solid tyres Solid tyres Solid tyres Solid tyres Solid tyres
Attachments Integrated side shift, 1070 mm tynes Side shift, 4-spool valve, LED work + warning lights, OPSS, 1070 mm tynes Side shift, 4-spool valve, LED work + warning lights, OPSS, 1070 mm tynes Hang-on side shift, 4-function valve, 1070 mm tynes Hang-on side shift, 4-function valve, 1070 mm tynes
Best for Small warehouses, retail back-of-house, e-commerce and auto parts General warehousing, manufacturing, beverage, timber and building supplies Steel, stone, paper rolls, moulds, machinery and heavy building products High-frequency warehousing, 3PL and production-line supply Food & beverage, manufacturing and established 3PL operations
From (weekly, ex GST) $175/wk $210/wk $229/wk $225/wk $235/wk

Indicative from-rates, ex GST, for approved commercial credit on a 36-month fully maintained term. Every price shown is a starting point, not a fixed offer — your written quote reflects site assessment, annual hours, configuration, delivery zone and credit assessment, and may be higher where risk factors apply. Rates reviewed August 2026.

Tell us your site. We’ll tell you the right forklift.

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