Forklifts, excavators and loaders for construction sites
On site the machine has to move between locations, work on unprepared ground, and be transportable on a standard trailer.
What decides the machine here
Transport
Total weight and width decide whether it goes on a 3.5 t trailer or needs a low-loader. This is often the first filter, not the last.
Ground
4WD, differential lock and ground clearance. A 2WD truck on wet clay is a two-person push.
Attachment switching
One machine, several jobs: bucket, forks, breaker, auger. The coupler standard decides how cheap the second attachment is.
Security
Site machines are stolen. Immobiliser, keypad start and a tracking provision are specification items, not accessories.
Models that work in this environment
The first four sizes of each relevant range. Every one links to its full specification.
| Range | Model | Capacity | Bought for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Terrain Forklift | MSCET-3500 | 3.5 t | 3. |
| Rough Terrain Forklift | MSCET-3500S | 3.5 t | Same capacity, shorter wheelbase. |
| Rough Terrain Forklift | MSCET-5000 | 5 t | 5. |
| Rough Terrain Forklift | MSCET-7000 | 7 t | 7. |
| Mini Excavator | XZ12 | 1.2 t | 1. |
| Mini Excavator | ME18 | 1.5 t | 1. |
| Mini Excavator | XZ18 | 1.8 t | 1. |
| Mini Excavator | ME18-2 | 1.8 t | 1. |
| Skid Steer Loader | ME380-2 | 200 kg | 200 kg rated, two-cylinder. |
| Skid Steer Loader | ME380-3 | 200 kg | 200 kg rated, three-cylinder. |
| Skid Steer Loader | ME480 | 300 kg | 300 kg rated. |
| Skid Steer Loader | ME1200 | 500 kg | 500 kg rated. |
The mistake we see most
Sizing on lift capacity alone and discovering the machine is 200 mm too wide for the site entrance. Measure the gate before the load.
Describe the site, not the machine
Ground surface, aisle or gate width, lift height, hours per shift, destination port. We answer with the model and the reason.