In the era of efficient logistics and the rise of heavy industry, large forklifts are not only the mainstay of warehousing and transportation, but also an indispensable force in the industrial system. From port containerization to steel handling, from large storage centers to mine transportation, the accuracy and safety of each heavy-load handling are inseparable from high-quality large forklift equipment and the full-chain service of professional suppliers.
1. What is happening to the market demand for large forklifts?
In the past, "forklifts" were often simply understood by people as "small cars" for transporting cartons in warehouses. But in modern industrial scenarios, especially in heavy industrial fields such as ports, steel, wood, construction, and military industry, traditional small-tonnage forklifts have long been unable to cope with the situation. Large forklifts of 5 tons, 10 tons, and even more than 40 tons have gradually appeared, supporting one "heavyweight" operation site after another.
In 2025, with the acceleration of the construction of the "Belt and Road" and the global manufacturing moving towards high-end, China will become the world's largest forklift producer and consumer. Data shows that in 2024 alone, the annual sales of heavy forklifts (more than 5 tons) in China will increase by more than 15%. In particular, the demand for new energy forklifts and intelligent handling equipment continues to rise. It can be said that the future logistics and industrial efficiency are being quietly "redefined" by these behemoths.
2. Large forklifts are not the "larger" size of ordinary forklifts, it means more
From a technical point of view, there is an essential difference between large forklifts and small and medium-tonnage forklifts. It is not just larger in size and heavier in tonnage, but a comprehensive leap in systematic engineering capabilities:
1. More complex structural design
Large forklifts need to cope with high-frequency heavy-load operations, so they have higher standards in body structure, hydraulic system, transmission system, and heat dissipation system. Manufacturers often use high-strength alloy steel, combined with multiple buffer structures and high-performance transmission components.
2. Higher safety and stability requirements
For example, a 30-ton forklift, when lifted to a height of 5 meters, has a rollover risk factor several times higher than a 10-ton forklift. Therefore, it is necessary to control risks through intelligent technologies such as front and rear counterweight balancing systems, dynamic monitoring systems, and tilt sensors.
3. Significant development of intelligent control
Many high-end large forklifts have realized intelligent control capabilities such as automatic navigation, load detection, remote fault warning, and energy recovery, which is an important part of Industry 4.0.
3. How to choose a truly "reliable" large forklift supplier?
Faced with large equipment procurement decisions that cost millions of dollars, a trustworthy supplier can often affect the project progress and even the quality of corporate operations. When purchasing large forklifts, you may wish to evaluate the comprehensive strength of the supplier from the following six dimensions:
1. Breadth and professionalism of the product line
Can it cover the needs of various large forklifts from 3 tons to more than 40 tons? Are there special forklift solutions (container forklifts, explosion-proof forklifts, side forklifts)?
2. Technical R&D capabilities
Do you have an independent R&D center? Do you participate in the formulation of industry standards? Do you have the ability to develop intelligent forklifts?
3. After-sales service capabilities
Once a large forklift fails, it will seriously affect the operation of the construction site or warehouse, and a quick-response after-sales team is particularly critical. Do you provide a "24-hour service commitment"? Is there a spare parts reserve warehouse?
4. Cost control and price advantage
Can reasonable pricing be achieved while ensuring performance and safety? Do you provide flexible procurement solutions such as leasing, financing, and old machine replacement?
5. Customer reputation and market cases
Do you have a stable group of major customer cooperation? Have you served large state-owned enterprises, central enterprises, and foreign enterprises? Do you have overseas export experience?
6. Customized service capabilities
Especially in non-standard scenarios such as mines, steel mills, and ports, do you have the comprehensive delivery capability of "customization on demand"?
4. Shuangchao Machinery, a rock-solid industry backbone
Among many forklift brands, Shuangchao Machinery stands out with its outstanding technical strength and cost-effectiveness, and has won the trust of many large customers. As a professional company focusing on heavy equipment manufacturing and intelligent forklift research and development, Shuangchao Machinery has been deeply involved in the industry for more than ten years, successfully serving hundreds of medium and large enterprises, and its equipment footprints are all over the country. Ports, metallurgy, building materials, and logistics parks.
[The core advantages of Shuangchao Machinery include]:
Full range of products: covering large tonnage forklifts from 5 tons to 45 tons, electric heavy-duty forklifts, off-road forklifts, etc., adapting to a variety of complex scenarios;
Strong intelligent upgrade capabilities: Shuangchao Machinery has taken the lead in launching a variety of intelligent dispatching systems and remote diagnosis platforms to help customers operate and maintain efficiently;
Mature service system: It has a national service network, a "problem closed loop within 72 hours" mechanism, and a complete spare parts supply chain;
High cost-effective model: In the same configuration, the average price of the product is more than 20% lower than that of international big brands, and the maintenance cost is lower;
Excellent export capabilities: The products have been exported to more than 30 countries including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, etc., and have a good international reputation.
Whether purchasing a 10-ton factory forklift or a customized container stacker, Shuangchao Machinery can provide an integrated solution of "equipment + solution + service", truly realizing one-stop and worry-free procurement.
5. Future trends of large forklifts: Who will lead the new round of technological wave?
1. The rise of new energy forklifts
With the clear goal of carbon neutrality, large electric forklifts are rapidly replacing diesel power. New lithium battery and hydrogen fuel cell solutions are constantly being implemented, and high efficiency and environmental protection will become the main theme.
2. Popularization of intelligent dispatching systems
Through AI dispatching, digital twins, remote maintenance and other technologies, forklifts in the future will be automatically operated and remotely controlled like unmanned vehicles, greatly reducing labor costs.
3. Modular and flexible manufacturing trends are enhanced
Large forklifts will have a more modular structure, which is convenient for rapid assembly, maintenance, and even function switching, and manufacturers will be more flexible in responding to different customer needs.
4. More intense international competition
As China's forklift manufacturing level quickly catches up with Europe and the United States, brands such as Japan and Germany no longer have an absolute advantage. Chinese brands with high cost performance and fast innovation will become the new overlords of the global forklift market.
In the wave of industrial transformation in the new era, whoever can provide more efficient, smarter and more economical large forklift solutions will be able to occupy the high ground in the fierce market. The choice of large forklifts is no longer a simple equipment transaction, but a systematic competition around technology, service, efficiency and value.
