Hyster offers a comprehensive range of electric forklifts, from compact 3-wheel models to heavy-duty 15,500 lb capacity machines, with lithium-ion and lead-acid battery options across most series.
Key Series & Models
J30-70UT Series: 4-wheel counterbalanced forklifts with 3,000–7,000 lb capacity. Models include J30UT (3,000 lb), J40UT (4,000 lb), J50UT (5,000 lb), J60UT (6,000 lb), and J70UT (7,000 lb). Available with lead-acid or Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) batteries.
J1.6-2.0XN Series: 4-wheel electric forklifts with 1,600–2,000 kg capacity. Models include J1.6XN (1,600 kg), J1.8XN (1,800 kg), and J2.0XN (2,000 kg). Features Zero Turning Radius axle for class-leading maneuverability.
E2.2–3.5XN2 Series: New cushion tire electric lift trucks with 2,000–3,000 kg capacity, featuring up to 20% energy efficiency improvement and up to 65% faster lift/lower speeds.
J110-155XTLG Series: Heavy-duty 4-wheel electric forklifts with 11,000–15,500 lb capacity and up to 255″ max lift height.
J40XNT: 3-wheel electric forklift with 4,000 lb capacity, cushion tires.
E60XN-33: 4-wheel sit-down electric forklift with 6,000 lb capacity, 3-stage mast, 36/48V battery (750–930 Ah), 15.6 HP AC drive motor, 20.1 HP AC hydraulic motor.
How Much Does a Hyster Electric Forklift Cost?
Prices vary widely by model, age, and condition:
Model Capacity Condition/Year Price (Approx.)
J3.00XM 3,000 kg Used 1998 auction $1,755 starting bid
E3.0XN MWB — Auction $1,755 starting bid
J1.6 XMT 1,600 kg Used 2004 $4,972
E5.50XL ACX 5,500 kg Used 2007 €9,750 (~$11,410)
5,000 lb Electric 5,000 lb Used 2009 $11,500
J40XNT 4,000 lb Used 2021 $14,900
E60XN-33 6,000 lb Recond. 2018 $23,900 (with new battery)
J2.0XN LWB 2,000 kg New 2024 $54,951
How Much Does a Hyster Electric Forklift Weigh?
Model Weight
J30UT 6,505 lb (2,951 kg)
J35UTL 7,120 lb (3,230 kg)
J40UT 8,665 lb (3,930 kg)
J50UT 9,040 lb (4,100 kg)
J60UT 10,475 lb (4,751 kg)
J70UT 11,905 lb (5,400 kg)
E25Z (48V) 6,535 lb (2,964 kg)
E30XN 5,130 lb (2,327 kg)
J1.6XNT (SWB) 3,083 kg (6,797 lb)
J1.6XN (MWB) 3,331 kg (7,344 lb)
J1.6 XMT (3-wheel) 6,878 lb (3,120 kg)
J3.00XM 5,221 kg (11,510 lb)
E5.50XL ACX 9,340 kg (20,591 lb) net
J170XNL 11.98 t (26,411 lb)
J8.0XNL9 12.27 t (27,051 lb)
In short, Hyster electric forklifts range from compact 1.6-ton 3-wheel models to heavy-duty 15,500 lb machines, with used prices starting under $2,000 at auction and new models exceeding $50,000. Weights vary from approximately 5,130 lb for smaller models to over 27,000 lb for heavy-duty units.