EP · 1.8 tonne · lithium
The only forklift here that charges from a single-phase 15A outlet.
Charges from a dedicated single-phase 15A outlet (the larger-earth-pin socket, not a standard 10A power point). No three-phase supply or charging room required.
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. Reviewed August 2026.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
- Rated capacity
- 1,800 kg
- Mast
- 4.8 m triplex
- Full free lift
- No
- Battery
- 48V / 150Ah lithium (≈7.2 kWh)
- Charger
- 48V/50A built-in charger
- Site power needed
- 15A single-phase outlet
- Tyres
- Solid tyres
- Attachments
- Integrated side shift, 1070 mm tynes
Right machine if…
- Small warehouses, retail back-of-house, e-commerce and auto parts
- Regular loads up to about 1.5 t
- Sites without three-phase power
- First forklift for a growing business
Wrong machine if…
- Multi-shift or high-frequency work (7.2 kWh battery)
- Loads regularly near the 1.8 t limit at height
- Rough or unpaved yards
Why sites pick the EFL181
- Plugs into a standard 15A single-phase outlet
- Lowest weekly rate in the fleet
- Compact chassis for tight small-warehouse aisles
Rated capacity applies at a 500 mm load centre at low height. Residual capacity reduces with lift height, long loads and attachments — we verify the manufacturer load chart against your heaviest pallet and top beam height before recommending any machine.
Full technical specifications
EP EFL181 official brochure (PDF)OUR HIRE CONFIGURATION
- Mast
- 4.8 m triplex (3-stage free-lift type)
- Battery
- 48V / 150Ah lithium (≈7.2 kWh)
- Charger
- 48V/50A built-in — standard single-phase 15A outlet
- Attachments
- Side shift · 1070 mm tynes · solid tyres · OPSS · LED lights
CAPACITY & WEIGHTS
- Rated capacity
- 1,800 kg @ 500 mm load centre
- Side shift deduction
- −150 kg (built-in) / −200 kg (external) per manufacturer
- Service weight
- 3,030 kg ⁱ
DIMENSIONS
- Overall width
- 1,080 mm
- Length to fork face
- 2,015 mm
- Turning radius (Wa)
- 1,920 mm
- Mast lowered height (4.8 m mast)
- 2,150 mm
- Mast extended height (4.8 m mast)
- 5,294–5,828 mm
- Free lift (4.8 m mast)
- up to 1,656 mm
PERFORMANCE
- Travel speed, laden/unladen
- 8.5 / 9 km/h
- Lift speed, laden/unladen
- 0.25 / 0.30 m/s
- Lowering speed, laden/unladen
- 0.43 / 0.45 m/s
- Max gradeability, laden/unladen
- 10.5% / 15%
DRIVE & BATTERY
- Drive motor (S2 60 min)
- 6 kW AC
- Battery options
- 48V 150Ah (std) / 205Ah (option)
- Charging
- On-board charger, opportunity charging — plug into any standard outlet
Figures marked ⁱ are manufacturer standard-configuration values from the official brochure; hire machines are delivered in the configuration listed under “Our hire configuration”. The load chart fitted to the delivered machine always governs capacity at height and with attachments.
See it working
Official manufacturer footage of the EFL181 platform — the machine itself, not marketing renders.
EFL181 Li-Ion Forklift 1.8T — EP Equipment (official) 
Electric Forklift Truck EFL181 — EP Lithium-ion Power (official) Videos play from YouTube's cookie-free domain and load only when you press play.
Questions we get about the EFL181
Do I need three-phase power for the EFL181?
No. The EFL181 has a built-in charger that plugs into a single-phase 15A outlet — the larger-earth-pin socket used by many workshop machines, not a standard 10A power point. If your site only has 10A GPOs, a licensed electrician can add a 15A outlet cheaply — still a far smaller job than a three-phase installation. (Manufacturer documentation lists a 16A plug for EU markets; the Australian delivery configuration is a 15A plug per the dealer specification.)
How long does the EFL181 battery last per charge?
The 150Ah (about 7.2 kWh) lithium pack suits a typical single-shift day of light to moderate use. Lithium chemistry also allows opportunity charging during breaks without damaging the battery. For multi-shift work we recommend the EFX5 or BYD models with larger packs.
What loads can it actually lift at height?
Rated capacity is 1,800 kg at a 500 mm load centre at low height. Residual capacity reduces with lift height and with the side shift fitted — we confirm the load chart against your actual pallets before recommending it.
Is the EFL181 right for your site?
Send us your loads, lift heights and power supply — we’ll confirm the load chart and quote it the same day.
