Lifting weight beyond the posted load center of the forklift reduces the total lifting capacity of the forklift. Be sure and let us know if you have questions about load limits.
Thirty thousand pounds — fifteen tons — is built for steel mills and service centers, port and intermodal container handling, large precast concrete, and heavy machinery movement. Large diesel machines with very heavy counterweights and heavy-duty pneumatic tires.
Spec | 30,000 lb class |
|---|---|
Rated capacity | 30,000 lb (15 tons) at 24″ load center |
Common power types | Diesel |
Typical lift height | 120″ – 220″ |
Best environment | Steel mills, ports, heavy industry |
Common tire type | Pneumatic (heavy-duty) |
At 30,000 lb our rental fleet commonly includes Hyster, Taylor, Caterpillar, Komatsu. Every rental unit is inspected and serviced before it goes out. Current availability appears in the listings below.
At fifteen tons, capacity planning is a formal engineering requirement. Real capacity depends on load center, lift height, attachment, and mast configuration, and the derated figure can differ greatly from 30,000 lb. We determine the right rental from detailed load engineering. Every rental is inspected and delivery can be arranged across the Southeast.
Steel handling, port and intermodal container movement, large precast concrete, and heavy machinery — extreme 15-ton loads in mills, ports, and heavy industry.
Yes — 30,000 pounds equals exactly 15 tons.
Heavy-duty pneumatic tires and a diesel engine, for stability and power under extreme loads.
Yes — extreme-load and plant-relocation rentals are available. Call 770-692-1455.
Accurate Forklift rents 30,000 lb forklifts across Georgia and the Southeast, with delivery available. Call 770-692-1455 to check current availability and rental rates.
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