Fenwick is a historic French forklift manufacturer, now part of the KION Group and operating as Fenwick-Linde SAS. The company designs and markets a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts, trolleys, tractors, order pickers, stackers, and related equipment.
Historical Significance
Fenwick holds a notable place in material handling history. In 1926, the company unveiled the first pallet stacker – a "truck with lifting platform". This innovation solved countless problems when transporting materials and was suitable for loading heavy goods onto vehicles, trains, and warehouse racking.
The Fenwick production facility in Châtellerault is now the KION Group's largest European site for developing warehouse technology products.
Fenwick-Linde Relationship
Fenwick is now integrated with Linde Material Handling. Fenwick forklifts are marketed under the Fenwick-Linde brand and leverage Linde's engineering and technology.
Product Lineup
Fenwick offers a variety of forklifts across different power sources and applications.
Electric Counterbalance Forklifts
Model Capacity Power Application
E20 2,000 kg 48V electric Compact indoor material handling; suitable for warehouses, production lines, and distribution centers
Gas / LPG Forklifts
Model Capacity Power Details
H16T-03 1,600 kg Gas, 28 kW 4-wheel, solid tires, 3,700 mm lift height
H35D 3,500 kg Gas / LPG Cushion tire forklift
H50D – – Available in used market
Reach Trucks (Narrow Aisle)
Model Capacity Lift Height Application
R-MATIC 1,600 kg Up to 11 meters Automated reach truck for high-bay warehousing
R10 – R16 B 1.2 – 1.6 t – Narrow-aisle reach trucks for high rack warehouses
Fenwick Forklifts in the Used Market
Fenwick forklifts are widely available in the used equipment market across Europe:
Model Year Key Specs Location
H35D 2000 3,500 kg, Perkins 3-cyl, 4,050 mm lift height Available at auction
E20P-02 – 2,000 kg electric Spain
R14S Reach Truck 2006–2010 3,300 kg France
H16T-03 2026 listing 1,600 kg, 5,052 hours Listed on Machineryline
Yale FD15 1980 1.5 t, 3.3 m lift height Fenwick-Yale collaboration
Services and Support
Fenwick-Linde offers comprehensive services beyond equipment sales, including:
Maintenance and repairs
Funding and insurance
Logistics engineering
Emissions auditing
Operator training
Summary
Fenwick is a French forklift manufacturer with a century-long heritage, now operating as Fenwick-Linde SAS under the KION Group. The company pioneered the first pallet stacker in 1926 and continues to produce a wide range of material handling equipment, including electric and gas counterbalance forklifts, narrow-aisle reach trucks, and automated solutions. Fenwick forklifts are available both as new equipment through the Linde dealer network and in the used market across Europe, with models spanning capacities from 1,200 kg to 3,500 kg and lift heights up to 11 meters.