A 3.5-ton diesel forklift is rated to lift 3,500 kg (7,700 lbs) at a standard 500 mm load center. This mid-heavy class is widely used in warehouses, construction sites, ports, and manufacturing facilities for demanding material handling operations.
Key Specifications
Specification Typical Values
Load Capacity 3,500 kg (7,700 lbs)
Load Center 500 mm
Lift Height 3,000 – 4,700 mm
Overall Width 1,200 – 1,225 mm
Mast Lowered Height 2,180 – 2,375 mm
Turning Radius 2,510 – 3,450 mm
Service Weight 4,700 – 5,760 kg
Engine Power 35.3 – 45 kW
Travel Speed 18 – 25 km/h
Fork Size (L×W×T) 1,070–1,220 × 125 × 50 mm
Popular 3.5 Ton Diesel Forklift Models
Brand Model Engine Engine Power Lift Height Weight Price (USD)
Heli G3 high clearance Kubota V2403-CR-TE5B (Stage V) 42.6 kW 4,700 mm 5,760 kg On request
Heli R all-terrain Kubota V2607 (Stage V) 37.4 kW 4,700 mm — On request
Lonking CPCD35-NR22Y4 Diesel — 3,000 mm — Contact seller
EP CPCD35T8-S4S Mitsubishi S4S-DPEU2 35.3 kW 3,500 mm 4,700 kg Contact seller
Yang FD35 Nissan SD33 45 kW — — Contact seller
Fman CPCD35 Xinchang 4D27G31 36.8 kW — 4,600 kg On request
Hangcha CPCD35-XH7F Diesel — — 4,705 kg Contact seller
Ensign 3.5T Diesel Diesel — — — $9,000 – $12,000
Generic CPCD35 Diesel — Up to 6,000 mm — $8,000 – $10,000
2026 Price Range
Category Price Range (USD)
New (Chinese Brands) $8,000 – $12,000
New (Premium/All-Terrain) On request
Used / Auction Varies by condition and hours
The bottom line: A 3.5-ton diesel forklift offers 3,500 kg capacity at 500 mm load center. Key models include Heli G3 high clearance (Kubota 42.6 kW, 4,700 mm lift), EP CPCD35T8-S4S (Mitsubishi 35.3 kW, 4,700 kg), and Fman CPCD35 (Xinchang 36.8 kW, 4,600 kg). Prices for new Chinese models range from $8,000 to $12,000; premium all-terrain and Stage V compliant models are priced on request. Choose based on lift height, terrain requirements, and emissions compliance for your region.