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Electric forklifts & stackers.

Find the right machine for your pallets,
load and working space.

Counterbalance forkliftBroader pallet accessFork-over stackerCompact stacking layout
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Representative LETENG configurations. Images not to scale.

Electric forklifts & electric stackers

Forklift or stacker?
Start with the pallet.

The first difference is how the truck supports the load. A counterbalance forklift uses a rear counterweight; a fork-over stacker has support legs beneath its forks. That changes which pallets each can handle, before aisle width or travel distance enters the decision.

LETENG · Counterbalance range

Electric
forklift

Rear counterweight. More pallet flexibility. The counterweight and truck mass balance the load carried ahead of the front axle. With no support legs beneath the forks, the truck can handle pallet designs that would obstruct a fork-over stacker.

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No front support legs · seated operation
Mixed pallets, fewer transfers
Without front support legs, a counterbalance forklift can accommodate a broader mix of open-bottom and closed-bottom pallets. This can reduce re-palletising when incoming goods use different pallet designs. Check fork openings, entry direction and load capacity.
Position the load with control
Mast tilt helps set the fork angle for pickup and placement. An optional side shift can align the forks laterally without repositioning the whole truck. Confirm the chosen attachment and its effect on remaining lifting capacity.
Repeated travel between work zones
A seated position suits repeated transfers between receiving, storage and dispatch. Compare loaded travel performance and route length alongside capacity to assess the complete handling cycle.

Start here if: you handle mixed pallet designs or loads a front support leg would obstruct. Then check the working aisle and capacity at the required lift height; wider pallet compatibility does not mean every load will fit.

CDD20 · Representative stacker

Electric
stacker

Forward support legs. A compact footprint. The two legs beneath the lifting forks support the truck close to the load. This arrangement saves space, but the pallet must clear the legs both as the truck enters and as the forks lift.

Compare 1.5 t & 2 t stackers
Fork-over layout · support legs beneath the forks
Check the pallet underside
Compatible open-bottom pallets leave room for the support legs. Bottom boards can obstruct entry or interfere with lifting, depending on the pallet and entry direction. A fork opening alone does not prove compatibility.
Keep more space for storage
Once pallet compatibility is confirmed, the compact layout can be useful around closely spaced racks. Compare the specified working aisle using the same pallet dimensions, and include room for the operator and tiller.
Short routes
A stacker can serve a defined rack or production area. For frequent longer transfers, compare walk-behind and ride-on arrangements so operator walking time does not limit the handling cycle.

Start here if: your pallets have confirmed clearance for the support legs and most work involves nearby transfers and stacking. Send underside and side photos, pallet dimensions and the intended entry direction before choosing a model.

This comparison covers the seated counterbalance forklift and fork-over stacker shown. Straddle stackers place their support legs outside the pallet; counterbalanced stackers use a different support arrangement. Their pallet compatibility must be assessed separately.

Raised forks and ground-level support legs shown on a CDD30. The same fork-over principle guides pallet checks for the 1.5 t and 2 t stackers.
Look underneath the load

Two forks lift.
Two legs support.

The distinction is visible when the forks rise: the support legs remain at floor level. Your pallet needs room for both parts to do their jobs.

  1. Entry clearance

    Check whether the support legs can enter beneath the pallet from your intended direction. An opening for the lifting forks alone is not enough.

  2. Clearance as the load rises

    Bottom boards must not trap or interfere with the support legs as the forks lift the pallet. Send a side view as well as a view of the underside.

  3. Mixed or closed-bottom pallets?

    A counterbalance forklift removes the front support-leg restriction. Confirm the fork dimensions and load chart before settling on a model.

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Capacity for the load.
Configuration for the job.

From compact pallet handling to heavier industrial loads, start with the weight you actually lift. Then check the load centre, working height and space needed for the complete handling cycle.

1.2–2 t

Compact handling

Compare compact chassis for lighter pallet loads. Check the working aisle with your actual pallet, plus the space needed at doorways and turning points.

2.5–3.5 t

Mixed warehouse work

Consider the heaviest pallet moving between receiving, storage and dispatch. Include its dimensions and the capacity needed at the highest placement.

4–7 t

Heavier loads

Review larger loads with their true centre of gravity. Check the configured load chart, truck dimensions and floor or loading-area limits together.

These are nominal capacity ranges for an initial shortlist. The approved capacity at your load centre and lift height determines the final choice. A cab, mast, battery and attachments must be specified for the selected model.

Enclosed-cab configuration shown on a CPD30.
Operator environment

Match the cab to the route.

For work around open loading areas, discuss visibility, ventilation and weather protection. Include cab height in doorway checks, and confirm the truck’s suitability for the actual environment.

Higher-capacity configuration shown on a CPD70.
Load and reach

Check the heaviest real lift.

A long load or attachment can move the centre of gravity farther from the truck. Provide load dimensions as well as weight so the proposed mast and attachment can be checked against the capacity chart.

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LETENG electric stackers

1.5 t or 2 t?
Start with the load.

Choose the capacity around the actual load and lift height. Then confirm pallet clearance, the working aisle and the operating routine.

Nominal capacity is a starting point. Confirm the load centre, mast, lift height and capacity chart for your ordered configuration. Battery, mast and operator-platform arrangements depend on the selected specification.

Battery compartment detail from a CDD30, used to illustrate the stacker range. Confirm battery type, capacity and installation for the selected model.
Battery & configuration

Power that fits
your shift.

Short breaks between shifts?

A compatible lithium battery and charger may allow top-ups during planned breaks. Compare how much energy can be replaced in those minutes with what the next work period needs—not simply whether the truck is labelled lithium.

A longer overnight charging window?

Lead-acid can still suit a single-shift operation with enough charging and cooling time. Compare the complete routine—charging space, battery care, labour and replacement cost—against the lithium option.

Specify the complete system: battery type and capacity, charger input voltage, available charging time and the energy required for the next shift.

Define the working conditions

The whole route.
Not just the rack.

Include the complete journey from receiving to storage and dispatch. A machine has to work through the narrowest turn and lowest doorway, as well as at the rack.

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Representative mast detail from a CDD30. Confirm the exact mast and capacity chart for the selected truck.

Load and pallet

Record the heaviest load, its dimensions, pallet size and intended entry direction. Include underside and side photos showing bottom boards and fork openings, plus any long, uneven or unusual loads.

Check capacity at lift height

Aisles and turning areas

Measure the clear working aisle and the tightest turn with the actual pallet in mind. Truck width alone does not establish whether a machine can turn and stack.

Rack height and overhead clearance

Provide the highest placement height and the lowest door or overhead opening. Request the mast's lowered height and the remaining capacity at the required lift height.

Confirm mast and clearance

Travel, floor and loading areas

Describe travel distances, surface condition, ramps and any truck-loading work. Include daily shifts and charging windows so the operating plan can be reviewed together.

Describe your loading area
Why choose electric?

Benefits you notice
inside the warehouse.

Start with the work environment. Both electric forklifts and electric stackers offer these advantages over combustion-engine equipment.

No exhaust at the point of use

Battery-electric drive produces no engine exhaust while operating. That matters when goods receiving, storage and packing share an enclosed working area.

Less engine noise around your team

Electric drive removes combustion-engine noise from the work area. This is useful when pallet handling takes place beside packing lines and other indoor workstations.

Fewer engine-service tasks

No engine oil changes, fuel-filter changes or exhaust-system servicing. The service plan instead focuses on the battery, charger, tyres, brakes, hydraulics and other truck components.

For the cost comparison, include electricity, the charger, battery care and replacement, planned servicing and time out of operation—not just the purchase price.

Turn the comparison into a specification.

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Pallet compatibility →

Check entry direction, bottom boards and support-leg clearance.

Load, route and lift height →

Match the machine to your narrowest turn and highest placement.

Battery and charging →

Bring charging windows and shift patterns into the decision.

Selection questions

Before you
shortlist a model.

Start with these checks, then confirm the application against the exact machine specification.

Which forklift should I consider for a warehouse?

Start with pallet compatibility. A counterbalance forklift has no front support legs beneath its forks, giving it broader access to open-bottom and closed-bottom pallets. A fork-over stacker needs clearance for its support legs. Then compare the load, working aisle, lift height, travel distance, floor and duty cycle.

Why does pallet construction matter when choosing a stacker?

On a fork-over stacker, two support legs sit beneath the lifting forks. The pallet must clear those legs during entry and lifting; bottom boards can obstruct either movement. A pallet described as single-sided is not automatically compatible. Send underside and side photos, dimensions and the intended entry direction. Straddle and counterbalanced stackers have different support arrangements.

How much aisle width does a forklift need?

There is no single aisle width for every forklift. Ask for the selected model's working aisle requirement with your pallet dimensions and entry direction, then check the actual route, turning areas and clearance requirements.

How do I choose forklift capacity and lift height?

Start with the heaviest load, including the pallet, and its dimensions and centre of gravity. Then request the load chart for the selected truck, mast and attachments. Confirm the remaining capacity at the required lift height, together with aisle and doorway clearance; the nominal tonnage alone is not enough.

What should I send LETENG for a recommendation?

Send underside and side photos of the pallet, pallet dimensions and intended entry direction, maximum load, working aisle width, required lift height, lowest doorway, shift hours and delivery country. A layout or photos of the route help show the tightest turns and clearances.

Application support

Bring us the job.
Let's narrow the options.

Send underside and side photos of your pallet, its dimensions and entry direction, together with load weight, lift height and shift hours. Ask LETENG to explain how the recommended truck fits your pallets, route and workload.

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A useful enquiry includes:
  1. Pallet photos and dimensions, entry direction, maximum load and lift height
  2. Working aisle, door clearance and floor conditions
  3. Operating hours and charging opportunities
  4. Delivery country and quantity required
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