{"product_id":"ekko-ek16a-189li-3500lb-lithium-3-wheel-forklift","title":"EKKO EK16A-189Li 3-Wheel Lithium Forklift, 3,500 lbs Capacity, 189\" Lift Height","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ekko-lifts\"\u003eEKKO\u003c\/a\u003e EK16A-189Li is a three-wheel \u003cstrong\u003e3,500 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e lithium-ion electric forklift built for tight indoor work — loading docks, stock rooms, manufacturing floors, and warehouses on flat concrete. The three-wheel configuration uses a single steer wheel at the rear and dual drive wheels at the front, which trades the cornering stability of a four-wheel truck for a tighter turning circle in narrow aisles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower comes from a \u003cstrong\u003e24V \/ 200Ah lithium-ion battery\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eZapi® controller\u003c\/strong\u003e and an AC drive motor. The 3.3 kW lift motor handles the full 189-inch maximum lift with a 31.5-inch free lift. Lithium chemistry brings the operational advantages buyers cross-shop for: opportunity charging without memory effect, no acid maintenance, no equalize cycle, and a longer cycle life than the lead-acid configurations these trucks used to ship with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek16a-189li-3500lb-lithium-3-wheel-forklift-controls-1.jpg?v=1779448833\" alt=\"EK16A-189Li operator display with km\/h speedometer and numbered keypad\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003eOperator display with speed gauge, status indicators, and numeric keypad.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe truck’s footprint is the headline number for buyers planning around existing rack layouts: \u003cstrong\u003e65-inch overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e42.1-inch overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e58.9-inch turning radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wheelbase is 49.2 inches. Service weight is 5,300 lb. At 6% laden \/ 10% unladen gradeability, the EK16A-189Li handles standard warehouse-floor inclines (dock approaches, ramp transitions) but is not configured for steep grades or outdoor terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperator controls layout follows a familiar pattern. \u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic power steering\u003c\/strong\u003e takes effort off the steering wheel. Three hydraulic levers handle lift, tilt, and side shift; mast tilt range is 3° forward and 6° backward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek16a-189li-3500lb-lithium-3-wheel-forklift-controls-2.jpg?v=1779448833\" alt=\"Three hydraulic control levers with orange-painted embossed function tops\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003eLift, tilt, and side-shift hydraulic levers at the operator station.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriage carries \u003cstrong\u003eside-shifting forks\u003c\/strong\u003e for pallet alignment without driving in, and forks are adjustable from 7.9 inches to 26 inches apart for narrow boxes through standard pallets. Fork length is 42.1 inches; fork thickness is 1.4 inches; fork width is 4 inches. Cushion tires fit the indoor-flat-floor mission — smaller, narrower footprint than pneumatics, no air to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO builds the EK16A-189Li with steel construction and \u003cstrong\u003erobotic welding\u003c\/strong\u003e, which keeps the weld geometry consistent unit-to-unit and removes one of the variables hand-welded chassis carry. Forklift King is an authorized EKKO Lifts dealer and handles US delivery, freight scheduling, and post-sale support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,500 lb capacity at 24-inch load center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for standard pallet weights in indoor warehouse work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e189-inch (15.75 ft) maximum lift height, 31.5-inch free lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears standard pallet rack and reaches into upper beam levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-wheel configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 58.9-inch turning radius for narrow-aisle maneuverability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24V \/ 200Ah lithium-ion battery\u003c\/strong\u003e with Zapi® controller and AC drive motor. Opportunity-chargeable, no acid maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.3 kW lift motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic Power Steering (HPS).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-shifting forks\u003c\/strong\u003e for fork-to-load alignment without repositioning the truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable forks\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7.9 in to 26 in fork-spread range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMast tilt 3° forward \/ 6° backward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion tires\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor smooth-concrete use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction with robotic welding\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent chassis geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharger included.\u003c\/strong\u003e 24V \/ 50A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEK16A-189Li forklift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24V \/ 200Ah lithium-ion battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24V \/ 50A charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-shifting forks (factory-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable-width forks, 7.9–26 in (factory-installed)\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-189Li Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK16A-189Li\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium-ion electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRider\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 distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,300 lb\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\u003eMaximum lifting height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189 in (15.75 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree lifting height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowered mast height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 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\u003eTurning radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork size (Thick \/ Width \/ Length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 \/ 4 \/ 42.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork adjust width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 – 26 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-shifting forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (factory-installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTilt (forward \/ backward)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3° \/ 6°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGradeability (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\u003eTires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifting 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\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V \/ 200Ah lithium-ion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V \/ 50A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications subject to change without notice. Confirm current build details with Forklift King before order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on the EK16A-189Li, running from initial delivery date. Specific terms, exclusions, and service procedures are documented in EKKO’s published warranty terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the EK16A-189Li be used outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The EK16A-189Li is a cushion-tire electric forklift configured for indoor use on flat surfaces. Cushion tires lose traction on gravel, asphalt seams, and wet outdoor surfaces, and the 6% laden gradeability is not designed for steep ramps or outdoor terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the battery and charger included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the 24V \/ 200Ah lithium-ion battery and the matching 24V \/ 50A charger ship with the forklift. Pricing is for the complete unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy lithium-ion instead of lead-acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-ion chemistry is opportunity-chargeable — operators can plug in during breaks without harming battery life — and there is no acid maintenance, no equalize cycle, and no water topping. For multi-shift operations or facilities that want to skip the battery-swap room entirely, lithium is the right configuration. The trade-off is a higher up-front cost, recovered over the battery’s service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the lift speed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaden lift speed is 4.71 in\/s; unladen is 10.2 in\/s. Lowering speed is 11.8 in\/s laden and 15.7 in\/s unladen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tight can it turn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning radius is 58.9 inches. Combined with the 42.1-inch overall width and 65-inch overall length, the EK16A-189Li is purpose-built for narrow aisle work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK16A-189Li ships by LTL freight from the US. Contact us for freight scheduling, liftgate availability, and delivery details specific to your destination.\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":47560978399485,"sku":"EK16A-189Li","price":26999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek16a-189li-3500lb-lithium-3-wheel-forklift-feature-1.jpg?v=1779465796","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek16a-189li-3500lb-lithium-3-wheel-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}