Where this truck fits
Compact three-wheel forklifts for tight right-angle stacking aisles and routine warehouse pallet handling.
Final capacity depends on the actual load centre, lift height and hydraulic attachment. A long load or clamp can require the next chassis size.
Working advantages
- Dual front drive motors
- Compact three-pivot chassis
- Low-mounted battery for cornering stability
- Turning-speed reduction
- CAN-BUS control and soft landing
- Lithium-ion option for opportunity charging
Information required before quotation
Provide the load weight and dimensions, lift height, aisle or yard condition, shifts, charger supply and attachment requirement.
| Load centre | Confirm from the real load dimensions, not an assumed 500 mm. |
|---|---|
| Mast | Lift height, free lift, lowered height and overhead clearance. |
| Travel route | Floor, ramp, outdoor surface and turning or aisle space. |
| Battery | Operating hours, charging window and available mains supply. |
| Hydraulics | Attachment type, carriage class and number of functions. |
What the A Series is built to do
The A Series is the economical entry point in Hangcha’s electric counterbalance range. Its three-wheel layout is intended for warehouses where turning space and right-angle stacking matter more than outdoor ground clearance.
This is a value-focused platform, not a substitute for every higher-duty X, XC, XE or XH application. The quotation must be compared with trucks of the same battery, mast, capacity at height and duty cycle.
Models covered on this page
CPDS13 · CPDS15 · CPDS16 · CPDS18 · CPDS20 and the corresponding battery/configuration variants.
The model code is only the starting point. Mast height, battery type, charger input, tyres, carriage and hydraulic functions still have to be fixed for the final truck.
Performance numbers in practical terms
| Item | Published range | What it means in the warehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Travel speed | 15–16 km/h | Useful for repeated transfer routes, but aisle safety and floor condition still set the real operating speed. |
| Lifting speed | Approximately 0.24–0.47 m/s depending on model and load | The correct comparison is laden lifting speed at the required mast height, not one headline number. |
| Turning radius | Approximately 1,452–1,660 mm | Helps reduce right-angle stacking space, but the pallet length and fork length remain part of the aisle calculation. |
| Gradeability | Up to 20% on selected smaller configurations | A ramp must be checked with load, surface, route length and braking requirement before confirming the truck. |
A, X and XC are not the same quotation
| Platform | Commercial position | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| A Series | Economical electric platform | Budget-led, standard warehouse duty and tight turning space. |
| X Series | Optimised performance/value platform | Customers needing more performance without moving to the highest specification. |
| XC Series | Higher-price, higher-performance lithium platform | More demanding cycles where productivity and configuration depth justify the investment. |
Fair comparison rule: compare the same capacity, battery, mast height, residual capacity, tyres, charger and hydraulic functions. An A Series price cannot be used as the benchmark for a differently configured X or XC truck.
Five checks from practical forklift selection
Pallet length, fork length and right-angle stacking clearance must be calculated together.
Ask for the residual-capacity chart at the required lift height, especially when a side shifter or clamp is fitted.
They are not automatically the best choice for rough outdoor yards, broken floors or repeated ramp travel.
Operating hours, charging windows and mains supply decide whether lead-acid or lithium is commercially practical.
Confirm the floor, dock plates, ramps and thresholds before fixing tyre specification.
Why order this truck through ForkFocus
We confirm the complete working specification—not only the nominal capacity.
ForkFocus reviews the load dimensions, load centre, mast height, residual capacity, aisle, battery, tyres and hydraulic functions before quotation.
We can coordinate the forklift, planned forklift parts and the correct Forklift Attachment as one material-handling solution.
360 Service covers configuration review, inspection and documents. Flexible shipment planning is arranged around the complete order.
Send these details for an accurate quotation
Load weight and dimensions, required mast height, lowest overhead clearance, aisle width, indoor/outdoor use, ramp condition, shift pattern, charger voltage and any attachment requirement.
Normally: 30% deposit and 70% balance before delivery. Special terms may be discussed for special orders.
Typical small-tonnage forklift lead time is around 30 days. Warranty is normally 1–2 years or 2,000 working hours, whichever comes first, subject to the confirmed order.
Configuration questions
Can the nominal capacity be used at every lift height?
No. Residual capacity changes with mast height, load centre and attachment. The working chart must be checked.
Can ForkFocus prepare a tender configuration?
Yes. Send the technical schedule and required documents so the truck, mast, battery, tyres and attachments can be checked as one package.
Confirm this truck against the real duty
Our forklift team will review the configuration before quotation.