EKKO EK40TLP Forklift with solid pneumatic tires 8500 lbs., cap.

The EKKO EK40TLP is a 4-wheel LPG (propane) forklift built for 8,500 lb material handling work in warehousing, distribution, and general industrial environments. It runs on a Tier 4 EPA-compliant Kubota or PSI 2.4L engine, mounts solid pneumatic tires for mixed indoor / outdoor surfaces, and ships pre-plumbed for hydraulic attachments via a Shimadzu® 4-Way Valve, with a Cascade® Side Shift already integrated.

EKKO Lifts has manufactured Class I–V material handling equipment from its 50,000+ sq ft facility in Pomona, California since 2008. The EK40TLP sits at the upper-capacity end of the EKKO LPG line and is built for warehousing and distribution work where propane runtime is preferred over a battery-electric truck.

The mast lifts to 185 in with a 37.9 in free-lifting height, the load center is rated at the standard 24 in, and the truck travels at up to 11.2 mph unloaded (10.3 mph loaded). The operator station is built around a semi-suspension seat, a small steering wheel, and electro-hydraulic direction changing for repeated cycle work, with a lowering damping device inside the lifting system to reduce mast shock and the noise of loads setting down. Service weight is 11,519 lb, so plan dock and floor loading accordingly.

• Tier 4 EPA-compliant LPG engine — Kubota or PSI 2.4L; meets CARB 4 regulation for California operators.
• Cascade® Side Shift integrated; Shimadzu® 4-Way Valve pre-plumbed for additional hydraulic attachments.
• Enlarged operator space with a heightened overhead guard using a large-arc front leg.
• Semi-suspension seat with cushion connection and full suspension cab to absorb truck vibration.
• Small steering wheel, electro-hydraulic direction changing, and an automotive-style double combined switch for driving comfort during repeated cycles.
• Lowering damping device in the lifting system reduces mast shock and the noise of loads being set down.
• Optimized hydraulic system designed for lower fuel consumption.
• Small turning radius for flexible steering in tighter aisles.
• Heavy-duty solid pneumatic tires (250-15-16PR front, 6.50-10-10PR rear) for mixed indoor / outdoor warehouse and yard work.
• Hydraulic floor-pedal service brake.

• EKKO EK40TLP forklift unit with Tier 4 EPA-compliant Kubota or PSI 2.4L LPG engine
• Cascade® Side Shift
• Shimadzu® 4-Way Valve (pre-plumbed for hydraulic attachments)

Can the EK40TLP be used indoors?

The engine is rated Tier 4 EPA-compliant and meets CARB 4, which supports indoor operation in California and similar jurisdictions when the facility provides the ventilation that propane equipment requires. As with any IC forklift, confirm ventilation and air-quality requirements with your facility’s environmental health and safety lead before deploying indoors.

What attachments does the truck support out of the box?

The EK40TLP ships with the Cascade® Side Shift already integrated and a Shimadzu® 4-Way Valve pre-plumbed at the mast. The pre-plumb means additional hydraulic attachments can be connected without rerouting the hydraulic circuit.

Will my floor and dock support the loaded service weight?

The EK40TLP has a service weight of 11,519 lb before any load is on the forks. Confirm floor-load rating and dock plate capacity against the loaded weight (truck weight plus the heaviest pallet you intend to handle) for your specific facility before ordering.

What clearance does the lifted mast need?

Mast collapsed height is 86.2 in. Free lifting height is 37.9 in. With forks fully raised, overall height is 234 in. Confirm dock door clearance and rack-top clearance against your specific facility before ordering.

Are the tires suited to mixed indoor and outdoor surfaces?

The truck mounts solid pneumatic tires (250-15-16PR front, 6.50-10-10PR rear). Solid pneumatics handle smooth concrete, paved yards, and lightly broken outdoor lots without the puncture risk of air-filled pneumatics.

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