{"product_id":"ekko-ek16a-138-3500-lb-electric-forklift","title":"EKKO EK16A-138 3-Wheel Forklift 3500lbs., 138\"Lift","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ekko-lifts\"\u003eEKKO\u003c\/a\u003e EK16A-138 is a \u003cstrong\u003e3,500 lb capacity 3-wheel electric forklift\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for small aisles, limited spaces, and budget-conscious operations. The 3-wheel configuration with a tight 58.9-inch turning radius and 42.1-inch overall width fits the truck into the narrow paths typical of stock rooms, loading docks, manufacturing floors, and small warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mast lifts to \u003cstrong\u003e138 inches (11.5 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 34.4-inch free lift, so the operator can clear standard pallet-rack beam heights and inside-trailer overheads. Forward and backward mast tilt is 3° \/ 6°. A Zapi controller drives a 24V AC drive motor and a 3.3 kW lift motor — AC drive runs brushless and cooler than legacy DC equivalents, with the controller managing smooth speed transitions under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO manufactures Class I–V material handling equipment from a 50,000-plus square-foot facility in Pomona, California. The EK16A-138 ships with the \u003cstrong\u003echarger included\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e24V \/ 320Ah battery included\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate purchase, no separate freight, no waiting on a third-party charger before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperator-facing comfort starts with hydraulic power steering for low-effort directional changes, side-shift driven by a 3-way valve for fine pallet-position adjustments without re-steering, and adjustable forks (7.9–26 in width) that handle a wide range of pallet sizes without swapping carriage hardware. Cushion tires fit the indoor flat-surface use case the supplier recommends for this truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructure is steel with robotic welding across the chassis, mast, and counterweight assemblies. Service weight is 5,020 lb — purposefully sized for the 3,500 lb capacity rating on the 3-wheel configuration, with enough counterbalance mass to handle full-rated loads while keeping the truck nimble for narrow-aisle work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,500 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e at a 24-inch load center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e138-inch (11.5 ft) maximum lift height\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 34.4-inch free lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharger and 24V \/ 320Ah battery included\u003c\/strong\u003e — no separate purchase needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZapi controller\u003c\/strong\u003e driving a 24V AC drive motor for smooth speed transitions and reduced maintenance versus brushed-DC alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3.3 kW lift motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-shift carriage with 3-way valve for fine pallet positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable forks, 7.9–26 in width, for a wide range of pallet sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic power steering for low-effort directional changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForward \/ backward mast tilt: 3° \/ 6°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e58.9-inch turning radius — sized for small aisles and limited spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel construction with robotic welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCushion tires for indoor flat-surface operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK16A-138 is recommended for indoor use on flat surfaces. Use cases the supplier highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoading and unloading trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoading docks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStock rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturing floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarehousing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42.1-inch overall width, 49.2-inch wheelbase, and 58.9-inch turning radius fit small-aisle rack layouts. Confirm aisle, doorway, and dock-door clearances against the truck's overall dimensions before specifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24V \/ 320Ah battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24V \/ 50A charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-shift carriage with 3-way valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable forks (7.9–26 in width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEKKO EK16A-138 Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK16A-138\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Wheel Electric Forklift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric (AC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Lift Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138 in (11.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree Lift Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowered Mast Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMast Tilt (Forward \/ Backward)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3° \/ 6°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Size (T × W × L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 × 4 × 42.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork Adjustment Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9–26 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Gradient (Laden \/ Unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6% \/ 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Speed (Laden \/ Unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.71 \/ 10.2 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowering Speed (Laden \/ Unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.8 \/ 15.7 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,020 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V \/ 320 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V \/ 50 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZapi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic Power Steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide Shift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel with Robotic Welding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the rated capacity and lift height?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3,500 lb capacity at a 24-inch load center. Maximum lift height is 138 in (11.5 ft) with a 34.4-inch free lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the battery and charger included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a 24 V \/ 320 Ah battery and a matching 24 V \/ 50 A charger ship with the truck. No separate purchase or third-party charger required to commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EK16A-138 suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier recommends indoor use on flat surfaces. Cushion tires fit smooth indoor floors, dock plates, and inside-trailer operation rather than rough outdoor yard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tight will it turn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turning radius is 58.9 in. Combined with a 42.1-inch overall width, the 3-wheel configuration is sized for narrow aisles, stock rooms, and small-warehouse layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does AC drive give me versus DC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24V AC drive motor is brushless, runs cooler under sustained load, and reduces wear-part replacement compared with brushed-DC drive systems. The Zapi controller manages speed transitions for smooth acceleration and reversing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the service weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,020 lb. Confirm your floor, ramp, dock plate, and trailer floor ratings can support the loaded weight (truck + 3,500 lb payload) before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual and technical documents available on request — contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@forkliftking.com\"\u003esales@forkliftking.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13074419566\"\u003e+1 (307) 441-9566\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EKKO Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47560892547325,"sku":"EK16A-138","price":23999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek16a-138-3500-lb-electric-forklift-hero.png?v=1779465518","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek16a-138-3500-lb-electric-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}