Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP14-20(C)N2T
Capacity1,400 – 2,000 kg
Max. lift height7 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Cat® Lift Trucks · 7 model families
Electric counterbalance forklifts
Quiet, zero-emission counterbalance forklifts for indoor and mixed use, with lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries. Three- and four-wheel versions, from 1.4 tonnes all the way up to 12 tonnes.
- Capacity
- 1.4–12 t
- Max. lift
- 7.1 m
- Power
- Electric · Li-ion
- Operator
- Seated
The range
7 Cat® model families
Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP16-20(C)N2
Capacity1,600 – 2,000 kg
Max. lift height7 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP16-20QT
Capacity1,600 – 2,000 kg
Max. lift height6 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP16-35Q(L)
Capacity1,600 – 3,500 kg
Max. lift height6 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP25-35A(C)N
Capacity2,500 – 3,500 kg
Max. lift height7 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP40-55(C)N(H)
Capacity4,000 – 5,500 kg
Max. lift height7.06 m
PowerElectric · Li-ion
OperatorSeated
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Electric counterbalance
Cat® EP60-120N(H)
Capacity6,000 – 12,000 kg
Max. lift height6.1 m
PowerElectric
OperatorSeated
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What is it for?
When to choose an electric counterbalance forklift?
The classic forklift, battery-powered: no exhaust fumes and little noise, so it works in closed halls and in food and pharmaceutical production, while modern models also handle covered outdoor areas.
- Indoor or mixed work, loading from docks and lorries
- 1.4–12 t capacity, 3- and 4-wheel versions
- Lead-acid or lithium-ion battery, low running costs
Typical jobs
Ground-level transport7 model familiesLifting & stacking7 model familiesLoading / unloading lorries7 model families
Industries where it proves itself
Models in detail
Which Cat® model is best for what?
EP14N2T · EP16CN2T · EP18CN2T · EP16N2T · EP18N2T · EP20N2T
Cat® EP14-20(C)N2T
Three-wheel 48 V electric counterbalance trucks for 1.4 to 2.0 tonnes, built for fast-paced handling in tight spaces – in containers, on lorries and in drive-in racking.
The EP14-20(C)N2T family comprises six three-wheel, 48 V electric counterbalance trucks (EP14N2T, EP16CN2T, EP18CN2T, EP16N2T, EP18N2T, EP20N2T) with capacities from 1,400 to 2,000 kg. The three-wheel chassis and a turning radius of just 1,502–1,610 mm pay off where space is short and cycles are frequent: loading containers and lorries, working in drive-in racking and in cramped warehouse and production areas. For the tightest spaces, the shorter compact-chassis C models (EP16CN2T, EP18CN2T) are the ones to choose.
- Twin front-wheel drive motors (2 × 5.5 kW) and advanced curve control, which keeps the counterweight stable even after high-speed turns.
- With the 360° steering option the truck can turn round and face the opposite direction without stopping and without unsettling the load – shortening cycle times in shuttle work.
- Responsive Drive System 2 (RDS2) matches traction and mast response to the speed at which the pedal and hydraulic controls are moved, so starts and stops are smooth.
- Load-sensing hydraulics, passive sway control and a low-friction side-shift; above 3.5 m, acceleration and hydraulic speed are reduced automatically (optionally from 2 m).
Capacity1,400 – 2,000 kg
TypeSeated, three-wheel
Load centre500 mm
DriveElectric 48 V · Li-ion option
EP16CN2 · EP18CN2 · EP16N2 · EP18N2 · EP20N2
Cat® EP16-20(C)N2
Four-wheel 48 V electric counterbalance trucks for 1.6 to 2.0 tonnes, with a compact chassis and 4-wheel steering for confined warehouse and loading work.
The EP16-20(C)N2 is the four-wheel branch of the 48 V Cat® electric counterbalance range: five models (EP16CN2, EP18CN2, EP16N2, EP18N2, EP20N2) with capacities of 1,600 to 2,000 kg at a 500 mm load centre. Compact design, agility and intelligent control systems make it a natural choice where space is tight – loading containers and lorries, drive-in racking and busy, cramped warehouse areas.
- Twin front-wheel drive with “4-wheel steering”: the +100° rear turning axle lets the truck make side turns without having to reverse first.
- RDS2 traction and mast tuning adapts the response to how the operator uses the pedals and hydraulic controls; pre-set ECO and PRO modes plus custom settings by service engineers.
- Speed-dependent steering ratio and steering force: no constant correction at speed, light and precise steering when manoeuvring slowly.
- Travel speed of 17 km/h laden and unladen, 2 × 5.5 kW drive motors and a 10 kW lift motor.
Capacity1,600 – 2,000 kg
TypeSeated, four-wheel
Load centre500 mm
DriveElectric 48 V · Li-ion option
EP16QT · EP20QT
Cat® EP16-20QT
A three-wheel, lithium-ion powered counterbalance forklift with 1,600 and 2,000 kg capacities for light and medium-duty work indoors and outdoors.
The EP16-20QT is the three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift of the Cat® EQ Line, available with 1,600 kg (EP16QT) and 2,000 kg (EP20QT) capacities. The EQ Line is Cat’s lithium-ion powered entry-level family: everything you need for everyday work and nothing you don’t, at a low purchase price.
- Familiar, intuitive controls with conventional hydraulic levers: easy to operate from day one with less training.
- Suspension seat, spacious operator compartment and super elastic tyres front and rear: lower vibration and dependable performance on uneven floors.
- Effective sealing protects key components against water damage; cabin-ready overhead guard for quick, low-cost cabin installation.
- Safety equipment: road light kit with work lights, direction indicators and hazard lights, rear blue spot, strobe light, reverse buzzer and parabolic mirror.
Capacity1,600 – 2,000 kg
TypeSeated, three-wheel
Max. lift height6,000 mm
DriveElectric · Li-ion 48 V
EP16Q · EP20Q · EP25Q · EP30Q · EP35Q · EP35QL
Cat® EP16-35Q(L)
Straightforward, dependable four-wheel electric counterbalance forklifts with 1,600–3,500 kg capacity and Li-ion batteries as standard, for light and medium-duty work indoors and outdoors.
The EP16-35Q(L) four-wheel electric counterbalance forklifts follow the Cat® EQ Line idea: everything you need to get the job done, and nothing you don’t. Designed for light and medium-duty work both indoors and outdoors, they are equally at home in warehouse aisles and weather-exposed yards, so one type of truck can cover more of the site. They are reliable, robust and economical to run, and come at a low purchase price.
- Simplex mast for basic applications, or triplex mast up to 6,000 mm for both low-clearance areas and high racking
- Hook-on side shift as standard
- Familiar, intuitive controls with conventional hydraulic levers and car-style pedals – less training needed
- Seat suspension, spacious operator compartment and a cabin-ready overhead guard
Capacity1,600 – 3,500 kg
TypeSeated, four-wheel
Max. lift height6,000 mm
PowerElectric · 76.8 V Li-ion
EP25AN · EP25ACN · EP30AN · EP30ACN · EP35AN
Cat® EP25-35A(C)N
Four-wheel 80 V electric counterbalance trucks for 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes, designed for intensive indoor and outdoor work where IC engine emissions are not permitted.
The EP25-35A(C)N range was developed for applications that need the performance of a diesel truck where engine emissions are not permitted. Its five models (EP25AN, EP25ACN, EP30AN, EP30ACN, EP35AN) lift 2,500–3,500 kg at a 500 mm load centre, and the 80 V, 2 × 8 kW front-wheel drive gives a travel speed of 20 km/h (EP35AN: 18 km/h). The compact C versions have a shorter wheelbase (1,585 mm instead of 1,730 mm), a 1,920 mm turning radius and a 560–620 Ah battery; the standard-chassis models take 700–775 Ah.
- Responsive Drive System (RDS) reads how the operator moves the accelerator and hydraulic controls and adapts the truck’s behaviour accordingly.
- OmniTurn all-wheel steering with a +100° rear axle: instant side turns with no initial reversing, better grip and reduced tyre wear.
- PowerBurst extra torque on ramps and under hard acceleration, electric differential lock for slippery floors, intelligent curve control.
- SmoothFlow hydraulics and automatic fork levelling; automatic hydraulic tuning above 2.5 m and passive sway control, mainly above 3 m.
Capacity2,500 – 3,500 kg
TypeSeated, four-wheel
Load centre500 mm
DriveElectric 80 V · Li-ion option
EP40N · EP45N · EP50CN · EP50N · EP50NH · EP55NH
Cat® EP40-55(C)N(H)
High-capacity 80 V electric counterbalance trucks for 4.0 to 5.5 tonnes – a zero-emission alternative to large diesel and LPG trucks in demanding indoor and outdoor work.
The EP40-55(C)N(H) family is built for intensive indoor and outdoor work that would traditionally call for a large IC engine truck. Of its six models, the EP40N, EP45N, EP50CN and EP50N lift at a 500 mm load centre and the EP50NH and EP55NH at 600 mm, covering 4,000–5,500 kg. With its 1,946 mm wheelbase, the compact EP50CN works in a 4,125 mm aisle (EP50N: 4,273 mm). The trucks can carry heavy attachments and lift up to 7,050–7,060 mm with a triplex mast.
- 2 × 16 kW front-wheel drive and a 34 kW lift motor, travel speed 18/20 km/h laden/unladen.
- OmniTurn all-wheel steering with a +100° rear axle, adaptive steering, intelligent curve control, RDS, PowerBurst and electric differential lock.
- SmoothFlow hydraulics and market-leading SilentRun+ pumps: movements adapt to load weight and lift height, with automatic hydraulic tuning above 2.5 m.
- Rubber-mounted, vibration-free operator compartment, dark interior materials that cut reflections, and clear all-round views from open and enclosed cabins.
Capacity4,000 – 5,500 kg
TypeSeated, four-wheel
Load centre500 / 600 mm
DriveElectric 80 V · Li-ion option
EP60N · EP60NH · EP65N · EP65NH · EP70N · EP70NH · EP80N · EP80NH · EP80N-900 · EP80NH-900 · EP90N · EP90NH · EP100N · EP100NH · EP120NH
Cat® EP60-120N(H)
A family of 15 heavy 96 V electric counterbalance trucks for 6 to 12 tonnes, built for heavy handling in timber, paper and recycling.
The 15 models of the EP60-120N(H) range cover seven capacities between 6.0 and 12.0 tonnes. Every capacity except the EP120NH is available as a standard N model and a high-performance NH model; the EP80N-900 and EP80NH-900 lift 8,000 kg at a 900 mm load centre, all other models at 600 mm. Lift heights reach 6,100 mm with duplex or triplex masts (EP60–EP80N(H)) and 5,700 mm on the EP80N(H)-900, EP90N(H) and EP100N(H); mast data for the EP120NH was not yet published at the time of issue.
- Powerful twin traction motors in the front axle (2 × 15 kW) and a single 30 or 45 kW lift motor; strong regenerative braking.
- Motors sealed to IP54 and controllers to IP65, housed in protective enclosures – for wet or muddy ground and all weathers.
- NH models turn on the spot within their own dimensions thanks to a +100° rear steering axle, and have an additional rear oil cooler.
- High-positioned mast tilt cylinders for stability and residual capacity; a clear-vision mast with the triplex stage nested inside the duplex.
Capacity6,000 – 12,000 kg
TypeSeated, four-wheel
Load centre600 / 900 mm
DriveElectric 96 V
Comparison
Electric counterbalance at a glance
| Model | Capacity | Max. lift | Power | Operator | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat® EP14-20(C)N2T | 1,400 – 2,000 kg | 7 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP16-20(C)N2 | 1,600 – 2,000 kg | 7 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP16-20QT EQ | 1,600 – 2,000 kg | 6 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP16-35Q(L) EQ | 1,600 – 3,500 kg | 6 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP25-35A(C)N | 2,500 – 3,500 kg | 7 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP40-55(C)N(H) | 4,000 – 5,500 kg | 7.06 m | Electric · Li-ion | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® EP60-120N(H) | 6,000 – 12,000 kg | 6.1 m | Electric | Seated | Product page |
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