Rough-Terrain Forklifts and Telehandlers

Hangcha 4WD rough-terrain forklift working on uneven ground

Choose the chassis by ground condition, traction, gradient, load centre and operating route—not nominal capacity alone.

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Class 7 covers two different working principles. Rough-terrain forklifts carry loads on a vertical mast, while telehandlers place loads forward and upward through a telescopic boom; their capacity charts and attachment checks cannot be treated as the same machine.

Hangcha diesel rough-terrain forklift working on an uneven construction site

Diesel Rough-Terrain Forklifts

1.8–10.0 t diesel platforms, including 2WD and 4WD configurations for construction, timber, agriculture and demanding outdoor yards.

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Hangcha high-voltage lithium rough-terrain forklift

Lithium Rough-Terrain Forklifts

1.5–3.5 t high-voltage lithium platforms for outdoor traction with zero exhaust emissions at the truck.

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Hangcha XH high-voltage lithium telehandler

Telehandlers

X diesel and XH high-voltage lithium machines for forward reach, elevated placement and attachment work.

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Diesel and high-voltage lithium platforms

The range covers 1.5–1.8 t compact trucks, 2.5–3.5 t 2WD and 4WD trucks, 5.0–10.0 t heavy rough-terrain forklifts, and 1.5–3.5 t high-voltage lithium models.

For light site work, machine width and turning room often decide the truck. For heavier loads, tyre load, ground bearing, cooling, braking and fork length become the limiting factors.

Product-family comparison

1.5–1.8 t	Compact sites, lighter agricultural and construction loads.
2.5–3.5 t 2WD	Prepared outdoor routes with moderate traction demand.
2.5–3.5 t 4WD	Loose ground, steeper gradients and stronger traction requirement.
5.0–10.0 t	Heavier timber, construction material and industrial outdoor handling.
Lithium 1.5–3.5 t	Zero-emission power with fast charging for mixed indoor/outdoor applications.

1.5–1.8 t

Compact sites, lighter agricultural and construction loads.

2.5–3.5 t 2WD

Prepared outdoor routes with moderate traction demand.

2.5–3.5 t 4WD

Loose ground, steeper gradients and stronger traction requirement.

5.0–10.0 t

Heavier timber, construction material and industrial outdoor handling.

Lithium 1.5–3.5 t

Zero-emission power with fast charging for mixed indoor/outdoor applications.

Frequently asked questions

Which tyre and drive configuration is best?

Match tyre pattern and 2WD or 4WD to ground bearing, mud, gradients and travel distance.

What capacity should be quoted?

Use maximum load, actual load centre, fork length, lift height and any Forklift Attachment—not nominal load alone.

What should be checked for hot climates?

Cooling package, radiator access, fan protection and maintenance intervals must suit dust and ambient temperature.

Rough-Terrain Forklifts and Telehandlers