EKKO EK18AT-185Li 3-Wheel Lithium Forklift, 4,000 lbs Capacity, 185" Lift Height

The EKKO EK18AT-185Li is a 4,000 lb capacity 3-wheel lithium-battery forklift built for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing floors, and material handling where battery uptime, footprint, and reach all matter. A 48V / 202Ah lithium battery drives a 10 kW lift motor to a 185-inch (15.4 ft) maximum lift height — vertical reach more often associated with IC forklifts, delivered on an electric chassis with no engine emissions, no fuel handling, and lithium's fast-charge and partial-cycle tolerance.

Dual drive motors power the front axle and deliver the traction headroom needed for the rated 20% laden gradeability — strong climbing for an electric truck, useful on dock-to-trailer transitions and ramp-equipped warehouses. Travel speed is electronically governed to 10 mph laden and 10 mph unladen via the InMotion® controller, which manages smooth acceleration and consistent speed under load.

EKKO manufactures Class I–V material handling equipment from a 50,000-plus square-foot facility in Pomona, California, and lithium technology is a meaningful part of the EKKO identity — lithium models are labeled with the "-Li" suffix you see on this SKU's part number. The EK18AT-185Li ships with the battery included, a matching 48V / 100A charger (3-phase 480V standard; 220V and 110V optional), a Cascade® side shift, and a pre-plumbed Shimadzu® 4-way valve — no separate purchases, no aftermarket plumbing, no waiting on accessories before commissioning.

The operator station is built around long-shift comfort. Ergonomic handle and controls reduce the physical load of frequent re-grips, hydraulic steering keeps directional changes low-effort under load, and adjustable forks handle a wide range of pallet widths without swapping carriage hardware. Solid pneumatic tires (200/50-10 front, 140×55-9 rear) handle smooth indoor floors and inside-trailer surfaces without going flat.

Structure is steel with robotic welding across the chassis, mast, and counterweight assemblies. Service weight with battery is 7,341 lb — purposefully sized for the 4,000 lb capacity rating on the 3-wheel configuration, with enough counterbalance to handle full-rated loads while keeping the truck nimble for narrow-aisle work. The unit ships with a 3-year limited warranty.

• 4,000 lb capacity at a 24-inch load center.
• 185-inch (15.4 ft) maximum lift height with a 43.7-inch free lift.
• 48V / 202Ah lithium battery and matching 48V / 100A charger included — no separate purchase needed.
• Dual drive motors at 4.75 kW each for traction headroom and the rated 20% laden gradeability.
• 10 kW lift motor delivering 13.8 in/s laden lift speed.
• InMotion® controller for electronically governed travel speed (10 mph laden and unladen) and smooth acceleration under load.
• Cascade® side shift as standard equipment for fine pallet-position adjustment without re-steering.
• Shimadzu® 4-way valve, pre-plumbed from the factory — ready for clamps, rotators, sideshifters, or other auxiliary-circuit attachments.
• Hydraulic steering for low-effort directional changes.
• Adjustable forks for a wide range of pallet widths.
• Solid pneumatic tires (200/50-10 front, 140×55-9 rear) for indoor floors and inside-trailer operation without flat-tire downtime.
• Ergonomic handle and controls across the operator station.
• Steel construction with robotic welding.
• Forward / backward mast tilt: 3° / 6°.
• 3-year limited warranty.

Use cases the supplier highlights:

• Loading and unloading trucks
• Loading docks
• Stock rooms
• Manufacturing floors
• Warehouses

The 41.5-inch overall width, 53.5-inch wheelbase, and 61-inch minimum turning radius fit narrow-aisle layouts. Overhead-guard (cabin) height is 77.6 in — confirm doorway, aisle, and dock-door clearances against the truck's overall dimensions before specifying.

• 48V / 202Ah lithium battery
• 48V / 100A charger (3-phase 480V standard; 220V and 110V optional)
• Cascade® side shift (standard)
• Shimadzu® 4-way valve, pre-plumbed (standard)
• Adjustable forks

The EK18AT-185Li ships with a 3-year limited warranty from EKKO. Confirm coverage scope, parts-and-labor breakdown, and any duty-cycle or hour-meter conditions directly with the supplier before commissioning.

What is the rated capacity and lift height?

4,000 lb at a 24-inch load center. Maximum lift height is 185 in (15.4 ft) with a 43.7-inch free lift.

Is the battery included? What about the charger?

Yes — a 48 V / 202 Ah lithium battery and a matching 48 V / 100 A charger ship with the truck. The standard charger is 3-phase 480 V input; 220 V and 110 V input variants are available as options. Specify which input voltage matches your facility when ordering.

What gradeability does it have under load?

20% climbing ability with the load on. The dual drive motors deliver the traction headroom needed for that grade. Travel speed is electronically governed to 10 mph in both laden and unladen conditions.

What attachments ship standard?

A Cascade® side shift and a pre-plumbed Shimadzu® 4-way valve are standard equipment. The 4-way valve gives you a direct factory-ready connection for clamps, rotators, sideshifters, or other auxiliary-circuit attachments.

Indoor or outdoor — where does it run best?

Solid pneumatic tires keep the truck planted on smooth indoor floors and inside-trailer surfaces. Confirm with the supplier whether the EK18AT-185Li is recommended for outdoor or yard surfaces given the 3.7-inch minimum ground clearance and electric drive train.

What is the warranty?

The unit ships with a 3-year limited warranty from EKKO. Coverage specifics — what is included, what is excluded, parts vs labor split, hour-meter limits — confirm with the supplier before commissioning.

What is the service weight?

7,341 lb with the battery installed. Confirm your floor, ramp, dock plate, and trailer floor ratings can support the loaded weight (truck + 4,000 lb payload) before commissioning.

Manual and technical documents available on request — contact sales@forkliftking.com or call +1 (307) 441-9566.