A 27,000 lb forklift is a very-heavy-capacity industrial lift truck rated for 27,000 pounds (13.5 tons) at a 24-inch load center, used for the heaviest steel, container, and fabrication loads. Accurate Forklift sources inspected used 27,000 lb forklifts from its East Point location near Atlanta.
A 27,000 lb forklift sits at the top of the standard heavy-capacity range, at 13.5 tons. Available units appear below. This is a sourced, specialized machine — call 770-692-1455 and ask for sales to discuss your loads and current availability.
Twenty-seven thousand pounds handles the most demanding steel coils and structural sections, fully loaded containers, large heavy machinery, and major fabricated assemblies. It’s specified by steel processors, port and intermodal operators, and heavy industry where loads sit near 13.5 tons. These are large diesel machines engineered for maximum stability, with heavy counterweights, reinforced masts, and heavy-duty pneumatic tires.
Spec | 27,000 lb class |
|---|---|
Rated capacity | 27,000 lb (13.5 tons) at 24″ load center |
Common power types | Diesel |
Typical lift height | 120″ – 220″ |
Best environment | Steel, ports, heavy fabrication |
Common tire type | Pneumatic (heavy-duty) |
At 27,000 lb the suppliers are dedicated heavy-capacity manufacturers such as Hyster, Taylor, Caterpillar, and Komatsu. These machines are major investments requiring full structural and mechanical verification, which we perform on each sourced unit before sale.
At the top of this range, the gap between rated and usable capacity is widest and most consequential. Loads near 13.5 tons frequently carry extended load centers and may be lifted high, and attachments add further derating — so the safe figure for your application can be substantially below 27,000 lb. We treat the purchase as a load-engineering exercise, working from your exact weights, centers, heights, and handling method to verify a machine that performs safely. Each sourced 27,000 lb forklift is thoroughly inspected before sale.
The heaviest routine industrial handling — large steel coils and sections, loaded containers, heavy machinery, and major fabrication — at steel, port, and heavy-manufacturing operations.
For conventional industrial forklifts, yes — 13.5 tons is among the highest standard ratings before specialized container handlers and reach stackers.
Only diesel reliably delivers the sustained power and torque required to lift these loads continuously.
For many operations, yes — the savings over new are significant. Comprehensive inspection of structure, drivetrain, and hours is essential and built into our sourcing.
Accurate Forklift sources, sells, and delivers 27,000 lb forklifts across Atlanta and the Southeast from 1120 Oakleigh Drive, East Point, GA. Call 770-692-1455 to discuss requirements.
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