MLift FB80LU Electric Forklift 8.0t

High-Capacity 8 Tonnes MLift Electric Forklift

At 8 tonnes, most operations reach for diesel without a second thought. The MLIFT FB80LU challenges that assumption. Purpose-engineered for the heaviest end of electric counterbalance lifting, it moves 8,000 kg loads using a 76.8V lithium-ion power system, 35 kW AC drive motor, and 40 kW lift motor — a combination that handles the scale and intensity of heavy industrial work while eliminating exhaust emissions entirely. Whether you’re driven by sustainability targets, indoor air quality requirements, or simply the economics of cutting diesel out of your running costs, the FB80LU is where heavy-capacity electric finally becomes a serious conversation.

Ideal For

  • The heaviest industrial manufacturing and processing environments
  • Paper mills, printing facilities, and heavy roll or coil handling operations
  • Large-scale port, container, and bulk material handling
  • Resource sector sites and heavy construction material yards
  • Operations with sustainability or zero-emission requirements at high capacity

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Features & Benefits

Maintenance-Free Lithium-Ion Battery

Available in 554Ah, 689Ah, or 912Ah configurations, the lithium battery supports opportunity charging across heavy-duty multi-shift operations.

Stability at Scale

Engineered to stay planted and predictable under maximum loads — even in fast-paced industrial environments.

AC Drive Control System

Full AC drive control delivers smooth, precise acceleration and deceleration, with regenerative braking feeding energy back into the battery.

Operator Environment Built for Long Shifts

A 1,430 mm seat height, wide overhead guard at 2,560 mm, and clear mast sightlines keep operators comfortable and in control.

Hydraulic Service Brake

Hydraulic braking provides stable, reliable stopping performance — essential when regularly handling loads at the upper end of the machine’s capacity.

Low Maintenance Running Costs

The AC electric drivetrain significantly reduces the scheduled maintenance burden compared to diesel equivalents, lowering total costs over the machine’s life.

Technical Specifications

  • Rated Capacity: 8,000 kg (8.0T)
  • Lift Height: 3,000 mm (standard)
  • Power System: 76.8V Electric (AC)
  • Battery: Lithium-Ion 76.8V / 554Ah (689Ah and 912Ah optional)
  • Battery Weight: 210 kg (550 kg with optional larger pack)
  • Drive Motor: 35 kW AC
  • Hydraulic Pump Motor: 40 kW AC
  • Maximum Travel Speed (Laden/Unladen): 9.0 / 9.6 km/h
  • Lift Speed (Laden/Unladen): 0.30 / 0.39 m/s
  • Lowering Speed (Laden/Unladen): 0.38 / 0.43 m/s
  • Max Drawbar Pull: 36,000 N
  • Max Gradient Performance: 14%
  • Braking System: Hydraulic
  • Turning Radius: 2,980 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,030 mm
  • Overall Length: 4,427 mm
  • Overall Width: 1,945 mm
  • Overhead Guard Height: 2,560 mm
  • Operator Seat Height: 1,430 mm
  • Tyres: Solid Rubber (front 355/50-20, rear 250-15)
  • Fork Dimensions: 75/150/1,220 mm (s/e/l)
  • Fork Carriage Width: 1,700 mm
  • Ground Clearance (under mast, laden): 200 mm
  • Ground Clearance (centre of wheelbase): 198 mm
  • Aisle Width (crossways): 4,790 mm
  • Aisle Width (lengthways): 4,990 mm
  • Sound Level at Operator’s Ear: 75 dB(A)
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