{"product_id":"ekko-ek18at-216li-4000-lb-3-wheel-lithium-forklift","title":"EKKO EK18AT-216Li 3 Wheel Lithium Forklift","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEKKO EK18AT-216Li\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 3-wheel lithium-ion electric forklift built for \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e material handling work in loading docks, stock rooms, manufacturing floors, and warehousing. It lifts to \u003cstrong\u003e212 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, runs on an \u003cstrong\u003eAC drive system with a 4.75 kW drive motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e10 kW lift motor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ships with the \u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 202 Ah lithium battery, 48 V \/ 100 A charger, Cascade® Side Shift, and Shimadzu® 4-Way Valve all included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO Lifts has manufactured Class I–V material handling equipment from its 50,000+ sq ft facility in Pomona, California since 2008. Lithium-ion battery technology is a meaningful part of EKKO’s identity — lithium models carry a \u003cstrong\u003e-Li\u003c\/strong\u003e suffix on the model number, signalling the faster charging, lower maintenance, and longer cycle life that lithium chemistry provides over lead-acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-wheel design delivers a tight \u003cstrong\u003e61 in turning radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and a narrow \u003cstrong\u003e41.5 in overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e for narrow-aisle work, while dual motors and a \u003cstrong\u003e20% laden gradient capability\u003c\/strong\u003e let the truck handle ramps and dock approaches that lighter electric trucks can’t. Service weight with battery is \u003cstrong\u003e7,550 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, lowered mast height is \u003cstrong\u003e83.1 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, and free lift is \u003cstrong\u003e54.6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid pneumatic tires (\u003cstrong\u003e200\/50-10\u003c\/strong\u003e front, \u003cstrong\u003e140x55-9\u003c\/strong\u003e rear) cover smooth indoor floors and lightly worn outdoor surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 202 Ah lithium-ion battery\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 100 A charger\u003c\/strong\u003e — both included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Phase 480V charger\u003c\/strong\u003e standard; \u003cstrong\u003e220V and 110V chargers\u003c\/strong\u003e available as optional configurations — confirm electrical service before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC drive system\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e4.75 kW drive motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e10 kW lift motor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINMOTION controller\u003c\/strong\u003e for AC drive control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20% laden climbing capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles ramps, dock approaches, and graded transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascade® Side Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated; \u003cstrong\u003eShimadzu® 4-Way Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e for hydraulic attachments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable forks\u003c\/strong\u003e; hydraulic steering; ergonomic operator handle and controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-wheel design\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e61 in turning radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e41.5 in overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e for narrow-aisle work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMast tilt\u003c\/strong\u003e 3° forward \/ 6° back; free lift \u003cstrong\u003e54.6 in\u003c\/strong\u003e; lift height \u003cstrong\u003e212 in\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid pneumatic tires for mixed indoor \/ outdoor surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteel construction with robotic welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK18AT-216Li is positioned by the supplier for material handling in:\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 combination of solid pneumatic tires and 20% laden gradient capability supports both indoor smooth-floor work and the ramps and partial-outdoor surfaces typical at dock and yard transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEKKO EK18AT-216Li 3-wheel lithium electric forklift (with hydraulic steering, adjustable forks, and ergonomic operator controls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 202 Ah lithium-ion battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 100 A charger\u003c\/strong\u003e (3-Phase 480V standard; 220V and 110V optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascade® Side Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimadzu® 4-Way Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEKKO EK18AT-216Li 3-Wheel Lithium Forklift Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK18AT-216Li\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Control Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINMOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 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\u003eLift Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree Lift Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLowered Mast Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83.1 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\u003eHeight of Overhead Guard (cabin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e116.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Clearance under Mast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Ground Clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Turning Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravel Speed (laden \/ unladen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 \/ 10 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Speed (with \/ without load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 \/ 20.5 in\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClimbing Ability (with load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.75 kW (AC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V \/ 202 Ah Lithium (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 V \/ 100 A — 3-Phase 480V standard (220V and 110V optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Pneumatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTire Size (Front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\/50-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTire Size (Rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140x55-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheels (configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× \/ 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread (Front \/ Rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.8 \/ 7.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Weight (with battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,550 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat electrical service does the charger need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard charger is a \u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 100 A unit configured for 3-Phase 480V\u003c\/strong\u003e service. EKKO also offers \u003cstrong\u003e220V and 110V charger options\u003c\/strong\u003e for facilities without 3-phase 480V available. Confirm your facility’s electrical service with us before ordering so the correct charger ships with the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy lithium-ion over a lead-acid battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium-ion batteries at this voltage tier deliver consistent power output across the full discharge cycle (no end-of-shift slowdown), accept opportunity charging during breaks without harming cycle life, and require no watering or terminal-cleaning maintenance. Cycle life is materially longer than lead-acid for comparable energy storage, which is why lithium is meaningful enough to EKKO that it carries the \u003cstrong\u003e-Li\u003c\/strong\u003e suffix on the model number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the truck handle ramps and dock approaches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK18AT-216Li is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e20% laden climbing ability\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaningful for crossing dock plates, ramps, and graded transitions that lighter electric trucks can’t. Dual motors deliver the power and stability the supplier calls out for handling beyond flat-floor work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ships with the truck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe truck includes the \u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 202 Ah lithium battery\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e48 V \/ 100 A charger\u003c\/strong\u003e (configured for your facility), the \u003cstrong\u003eCascade® Side Shift\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eShimadzu® 4-Way Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, hydraulic steering, adjustable forks, and ergonomic operator controls — no separate power package or attachment package to source before the truck can start working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tight can the truck turn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-wheel design gives a \u003cstrong\u003e61 in minimum turning radius\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e41.5 in overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both are narrow-aisle-friendly numbers, which is the main reason buyers pick a 3-wheel design at this capacity tier over a 4-wheel counterbalance truck.\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":47561055731965,"sku":"EK18AT-216Li","price":39199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek18at-216li-4000-lb-3-wheel-lithium-forklift-hero.png?v=1779465570","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek18at-216li-4000-lb-3-wheel-lithium-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}