{"product_id":"ekko-ek30slp-6000lb-lpg-cushion-tire-forklift","title":"EKKO EK30SLP Forklift with Pattern Cushion (LPG) 6000 lbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ekko-lifts\"\u003eEKKO\u003c\/a\u003e EK30SLP is a four-wheel \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e LPG forklift built with pattern cushion tires for indoor warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing work. Cushion-tire trucks ride on solid molded rubber instead of pneumatic tires, which gives a tighter footprint, lower minimum aisle, and a level of stability tuned for smooth concrete — the right configuration for buyers whose loads stay inside the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower comes from a \u003cstrong\u003ePSI engine built on the Mitsubishi 4G64 block\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated at 64 HP at 2,700 rpm on propane. The engine meets \u003cstrong\u003eTier 4 EPA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCARB 4\u003c\/strong\u003e regulations, which matters in California and any state aligned to CARB rules — many indoor warehouse operators carry CARB compliance as a procurement requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe truck is rated at a \u003cstrong\u003e24-inch load center\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 189-inch maximum lift height and 39-inch free lift, placing it in the operational envelope of standard pallet rack. Service weight is 10,785 lb; overall length without forks measures 97.8 inches and overall width is 44 inches — usable in narrower aisles than a comparable pneumatic-tire 6,000 lb truck. Maximum travel speed is 10.8 mph loaded or unloaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO has engineered the operator station for full-shift work. The overhead guard is enlarged and heightened, with large arc-shaped front legs that widen the field of view from the seat. The seat is semi-suspension; the steering wheel is small-diameter; direction changes are electro-hydraulic; and an automobile-style double combined switch consolidates lights and turn signals into the layout truck operators are already familiar with. Cushion connections and a whole-suspension cab dampen the vibration that a forklift transmits through long shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifting system carries a lowering damping device internal to the mast, which reduces shock and vibration during fork descent — the audible bang when loads land hard, and the wear that bang transmits into the carriage and chains. The hydraulic system is tuned for fuel efficiency: matched flow at part-load reduces parasitic loss when the operator is positioning rather than lifting. A small turning radius makes lane-to-lane and dock-to-rack moves quick without three-point maneuvering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO Lifts manufactures the EK30SLP at its facility in Pomona, California, and backs it with the \u003cstrong\u003eEKKO Advantage Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: three-year frame, fork, and mast coverage (or 6,000 hours, whichever comes first) and two-year engine coverage (or 4,000 hours). 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\u003e6,000 lb capacity at 24-inch load center.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for heavier pallet weights and irregular industrial loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e189-inch maximum lift height, 39-inch free lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears standard pallet rack and reach into upper beam levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSI engine on the Mitsubishi 4G64 block, 64 HP at 2,700 rpm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tier 4 EPA and CARB 4 emissions certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern cushion tires\u003c\/strong\u003e — 21x8-15 front, 16x6-10.5 rear. Indoor-only configuration; smooth-concrete stability with tighter aisle work than pneumatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e44-inch overall width\u003c\/strong\u003e and a tight turning radius for narrow-aisle operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic floor-pedal service brake.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeightened overhead guard with arc-shaped front legs\u003c\/strong\u003e for upward visibility and clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-suspension seat\u003c\/strong\u003e and whole-suspension cab to absorb vibration over long shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-diameter steering wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e with electro-hydraulic direction change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomobile-style double combined switch\u003c\/strong\u003e at the operator station for lights and turn signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLowering damping\u003c\/strong\u003e internal to the mast — reduces fork-down shock on the carriage and floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized hydraulic system\u003c\/strong\u003e for energy efficiency and lower fuel consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEKKO EK30SLP Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK30SLP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPG (propane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 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\u003eMaximum lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMast overall height (collapsed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackrest height (above fork surface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length without forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin ground clearance (at mast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,785 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum travel speed (loaded \/ unloaded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8 \/ 10.8 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern cushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21x8-15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x6-10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic floor pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork size (L × W × T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" × 4.9\" × 1.77\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePSI engine (Mitsubishi 4G64 block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine rated power (LPG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 HP at 2,700 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmissions compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTier 4 EPA, CARB 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V \/ 60 Ah\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\u003eThe EK30SLP is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eEKKO Advantage Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame, fork, and mast: \u003cstrong\u003e3 years or 6,000 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, whichever comes first\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngine: \u003cstrong\u003e2 years or 4,000 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, whichever comes first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage runs 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 EK30SLP be used outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — cushion-tire forklifts are designed for indoor use on smooth concrete. Cushion tires have no air and no aggressive tread, so they lose traction on gravel, asphalt seams, or wet outdoor surfaces and are not safe for outdoor yard work. If you need outdoor capability, choose a pneumatic-tire forklift instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EK30SLP CARB compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PSI engine on the Mitsubishi 4G64 block meets CARB 4 regulations as well as Tier 4 EPA. Many California operators and CARB-aligned states require CARB compliance for indoor LPG forklift purchases — the EK30SLP qualifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat engine does the EK30SLP use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PSI propane engine built on the Mitsubishi 4G64 block, rated at 64 HP at 2,700 rpm. The 4G64 is a widely-used 2.4L industrial engine block with broad parts availability in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the difference between cushion tires and pneumatic tires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCushion tires are solid molded rubber with no air, sized smaller than pneumatic tires. They give a narrower truck width, a tighter turning circle, and stable handling on smooth concrete — the right configuration for indoor warehouse work. Pneumatic tires hold air, have aggressive tread, and handle paved outdoor surfaces, but the wider stance limits how tight an aisle the truck can work. The EK30SLP’s 44-inch overall width and 58-inch wheelbase reflect the cushion-tire configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK30SLP 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":47560691319037,"sku":"EK30SLP","price":33599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek30slp-6000lb-lpg-cushion-tire-forklift-feature-2.png?v=1779465664","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek30slp-6000lb-lpg-cushion-tire-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}