Yale ERC120VH – 12K48V
February 18, 2026
A 12,000 lb forklift is a six-ton industrial lift truck rated for 12,000 pounds at a 24-inch load center, used for heavy steel, lumber, concrete, and large machinery handling. Accurate Forklift sells inspected used 12,000 lb forklifts at its East Point location serving Atlanta and the Southeast.
The 12,000 lb forklift — six tons — is a heavy industrial machine for demanding, high-weight work. Available 12,000 lb units are below. Call 770-692-1455 and ask for sales to match a unit to your application or check off-lease stock.
Twelve thousand pounds handles serious industrial loads: heavy steel and metal products, large lumber and timber bundles, precast concrete, and oversized machinery. It’s a common choice for steel service centers, manufacturing plants, and large building-materials operations across the Atlanta industrial corridor. These are robust diesel or LP machines on pneumatic tires, built for sustained heavy outdoor and yard duty.
Spec | 12,000 lb class |
|---|---|
Rated capacity | 12,000 lb (6 tons) at 24″ load center |
Common power types | Diesel, LP gas |
Typical lift height | 130″ – 240″ |
Best environment | Heavy industrial, outdoor yard |
Common tire type | Pneumatic |
Twelve-thousand-pound units typically come from Hyster, Yale, Caterpillar, Toyota, Komatsu, and Mitsubishi. Engine and transmission condition dominate value at this capacity, so both are inspected before listing. Current makes appear below.
At six tons, the relationship between rated and usable capacity is something to plan around carefully. Long loads push the load center past 24″, and lifting high reduces capacity further — together they can drop the safe figure well below 12,000 lb. Because these trucks often carry the heaviest, most valuable loads in an operation, precise spec’ing protects both safety and the load. Share your full load and lift profile and we’ll confirm the right unit. Every used 12,000 lb forklift is inspected before sale.
Up to 12,000 pounds — six tons — at a standard 24-inch load center, including heavy steel, large lumber bundles, concrete products, and machinery. Capacity reduces for tall lifts or offset loads.
Yes. At six tons it’s firmly in the heavy-capacity range, built for industrial and yard work rather than general warehousing.
Diesel is most common for its power and endurance under heavy continuous loads, with LP gas units also available.
A well-maintained used 12,000 lb forklift offers strong value versus new. At this capacity, verified hours and service history are the key to a confident purchase.
Accurate Forklift sells and delivers 12,000 lb forklifts across Atlanta and Georgia from 1120 Oakleigh Drive, East Point, GA. Call 770-692-1455 for availability.
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