Cat® EP16-20(C)N2 four-wheel electric counterbalance forklifts

Overview

Overview

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.

The compact-chassis C models have a 1,394 mm wheelbase (1,502 mm on the standard chassis), so a 3,333 mm aisle is enough for a 1,000×1,200 pallet carried crosswise; the EP16N2–EP20N2 need 3,441–3,455 mm. Cat® recommends the range for food and beverage, fishing, chemicals, textiles and rubber, machinery and electrical component plants as well as general and refrigerated warehousing, and it stands up to wet, dusty and dirty conditions.

Key features

• 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.
• Steering knob synchronisation: when the truck runs straight, the knob returns automatically to the convenient 8 o’clock position, even if the wheel has been overturned.
• Low-noise gearbox and quiet drive units: 65 dB(A) at the operator’s ear.
• Modular design makes it simple to add or replace overhead guard and cabin options; hoses and cylinder seals withstand heat, weathering and wear.

Options

• Li-ion battery with fast opportunity charging (not available in every region), or lead-acid battery of 500–625 Ah (C models) or 625–750 Ah
• PowerBurst, electric differential lock (automatic at small steering angles or via a pedal), SmoothFlow hydraulics, SilentRun+ pump
• Masts up to 7,000 mm lift height, side-shift (W920), fork positioner, load weight indicator in 50 kg steps
• LED work lights, blue spot and red side-line safety lights, smart reversing alarm, PIN-code start, USB and 12 V sockets
• Deluxe cabin with heater, steel or PVC doors, interior package with radio, narrow roof for work between racking