X Series Heavy Duty IC Forklift Truck
The Hangcha X Series Heavy Duty IC Forklift Truck is a super-heavy diesel forklift offering a 38,000kg to 48,000kg capacity, a DANA transmission, and a Kessler drive axle.
Formulated to support laden cargo handling inside steel mills and port shipping hubs under high-intensity operations, this 48-ton diesel forklift is built for durability. The standardized modular design utilizes proven X series platform components. Telescopic steering columns and suspended seats accommodate different operator heights.
Key Features
- 48-Ton Lifting Capacity: Hangcha's largest diesel forklift chassis designed to lift raw steel components.
- Dana & Kessler Axle: Proportional DANA gearboxes paired with heavy Kessler wet-brake axles.
- Telescopic Steering: Steering column that adjusts height and angle to optimize operator posture.
- Standardized Modular Design: Assembled from verified X series platform modules to minimize downtime.
How does a standardized modular design decrease maintenance times for 48-ton class forklifts?
Super-heavy port lifts are typically custom-built, making replacement parts expensive and hard to source. A standardized modular architecture uses shared components from the proven X Series platform. This ensures replacement parts are stocked, reducing logistics delays and keeping port operations moving.
Technical Specifications
| Load Capacity | 38,000~48,000kg |
| Lift Height | 0~7,000mm |
| Drive Type | Diesel (Super Heavy Kessler) |
Featuring DANA TE30 transmissions and Kessler D102 wet drive axles, this heavy lift is CE certified. Port terminal leads note: "The 48t X Series diesel lift handles our heavy slab loads easily. The modular parts are easy to source, and the telescopic steering is popular with our drivers."




