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Forklifts

FB30SHU-6

Electric

  • Tire type Cushion
  • Power type Electric (36 V/48 V battery)
  • Capacity (kg) 1 815 - 2 950
  • Capacity (lbs) 4,000 - 6,500

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A lean, green lifting machine

Looking to boost the power, capacity and efficiency of your forklift fleet with zero emissions and low maintenance? The versatile BBX50 series offers a host of technological and design innovations that can help add to your bottom line now and for years to come.

  • Long run times
  • Adaptable to a variety of applications
  • Environmentally responsible

Features and benefits

One charge does a lot

One charge does a lot

Total AC drive means longer run times between charges. Move more loads more quickly with a machine with maintenance-free traction and hydraulic motors, no power steering motor, a power save function and added capacity.

Built construction strong

Built construction strong

Exceptional performance with outstanding durability, reliability and quality. The BBX50 Series draws on 100 years of heavy equipment manufacturing experience. Komatsu Engineering Standards continually push our products to exceed industry standards.

Designed to boost uptime

Designed to boost uptime

An electric machine means fewer moving parts. Easy-access panels offer fast daily checks and maintenance and an onboard AC master controller provides self-diagnostics to expedite troubleshooting and repairs.

Cleaner and greener

Cleaner and greener

Quiet, no emissions, and with outstanding control to reduce product damage, it’s perfect for indoor use and freezer/food transport. The rigorously engineered BBX50 offers a legitimate alternative to internal combustion forklifts, even for higher performance material handling.

Highly adaptable

Highly adaptable

Extremely versatile, offering options like a larger battery model for more power, an “EE-” rated version for handling hazardous materials, and a dual-voltage 36- or 48-volt system. Multi-purpose display and programming panel provide exceptional value and lots of application flexibility.

Designed for comfort

Designed for comfort

A forklift is only as good as its operator. Features an ergonomic cockpit, EZ view mast, and very little noise and vibration. Add a host of technician-adjustable metrics for a versatile platform that you can dial in to suit your specific application.


Specifications

Metric Imperial (US)
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  • Service weight (kg): 4 845
  • Service weight (lbs): 10,680

  • Travel speed, loaded/unloaded (mph): 36 V: 8.1 / 8.7; 48 V: 9.3 / 10.6
  • Travel speed, loaded/unloaded (kph): 36 V: 13.0 / 14.0; 48 V: 15.0 / 17.1
  • Lifting speed, loaded/unloaded (2 stage) (mm/s): 36 V: 260 / 530; 48 V: 360 / 630
  • Lifting speed, loaded/unloaded (2 stage) (fpm): 36 V: 51.2 / 104.3; 48 V: 70.9 / 124.0
  • Lifting speed, loaded/unloaded (3 stage) (fpm): 36 V: 50.2 / 100.4; 48 V: 69.9 / 120.1
  • Lifting peed, loaded/unloaded (3 stage) (mm/s): 36 V: 255.0 / 510.0 mm/s; 48 V: 355.0 / 610.0 mm/s
  • Lowering speed, loaded/unloaded (2 stage) (fpm): 98.0
  • Lowering speed, loaded/unloaded (2 stage) (mm/s): 498
  • Lowering speed, loaded/unloaded (3 stage mast) (fpm): 94.5
  • Lowering speed, loaded/unloaded (3 stage mast) (mm/s): 36 V: 480 / 480 mm/s; 48 V: 480 / 480 mm/s
  • Maximum drawbar pull, loaded (lbs): 3,370
  • Maximum drawbar pull, loaded (kN): 14 990
  • Maximum gradeability (%): 17
  • Service brake, operation/control: Foot/hydraulic
  • Parking brake, operation/control: Hand/mechanical

  • Power source type: Electric (36 V/48 V)
  • Operation type: Sit-Down
  • Capacity @ 600 mm load center (kg): 2 720 
  • Capacity @ 24 in load center (lbs): 6,000
  • Load distance from center axle (2 stage)(in): 17.4
  • Load distance from center axle (2 stage)(mm): 442
  • Load distance from center axle (3 stage)(mm): 442
  • Load distance from center axle (3 stage)(in): 17.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 58.3

  • Height overhead guard (mm): 2 230
  • Height overhead guard (in): 87.8
  • Length to fork face (in): 88.8
  • Length to fork face (mm): 2 257
  • Overall width at drive tires (in): 43.3
  • Overall width at drive tires (mm): 1 100
  • Forks, thickness x width x length (mm): 50 × 125 × 1 070
  • Forks, thickness x width x length (in): 2.0 x 4.9 x 42.1
  • Carriage width/ITa class (in): 37.0 in / III
  • Carriage width/ITa class (mm): 940 / III
  • Ground clearance, center of wheelbase (mm): 105
  • Ground clearance, center of wheelbase (in): 4.1
  • Ground clearance under mast (mm): 140
  • Ground clearance under mast (in): 5.5
  • Right angle stacking aisle (mm): 2 400
  • Right angle stacking aisle (in): 94.5
  • Turning radius, outside (in): 77
  • Turning radius, outside (mm): 1 956
  • Battery compartment: width x length x height (mm): 985 × 920 × 605
  • Battery compartment: width x length x height (in): 38.8 x 36.2 x 23.8
  • Free lift height (mm): 140
  • Free lift height (in): 5.5
  • Wheelbase (mm): 1 480
  • Mast height - extended (mm): 4 470
  • Mast height - extended (in): 176
  • Mast height - lowered (in): 85.5
  • Mast height - lowered (mm): 2 172
  • Maximum fork height (in): 128
  • Maximum fork height (mm): 3 250
  • Tilting angle, forward/fackward (3 stage) (deg): 6 / 5
  • Tilting angle, forward/backward (2 stage) (deg): 6 / 8

  • Tire type details: Cushion
  • Number of wheels, front/rear: 2x / 2
  • Tire size - front: 21 x 8 x 15
  • Tire size - rear: 16 x 6 x 10.5
  • Tread - front (in): 35.4
  • Tread - front (mm): 900
  • Tread - rear (mm): 890
  • Tread - rear (in): 35
Metric Imperial (US)
  • Total AC Power
  • On-Board Self-Diagnostics
  • 36 / 48 volt Electrical system
  • U.L. "ES" Electrical system Rating
  • Komatsu Communication Center with display and programming access
  • On-Demand Power Steering
  • Automatic Power-Off
  • KOPS PLUS Lift/Travel Interlock
  • Multi-Purpose Display Unit
  • Battery & Operator Restraint Systems
  • Battery Discharge Indicator with Lift Interrupt
  • Cup & Accessory Holder
  • Clipboard Holder
  • Double Action Parking Brake
  • E Series EZ-View Mast
  • LED Headlights - OHG Mounted with Combo Switch
  • Load Backrest
  • Overhead Guard (ANSI)
  • Regenerative Braking
  • Solid State Accelerator Control
  • Tilt Steering Column
  • Travel Speed Limit (Turtle Speed On/Off Switch)
  • EPA-compliant GK21 industrial Engine with high torque at low RPMs for power and fuel efficiency
  • Komfort zone dual floating structure
  • Full floating transmission
  • Spinner knob steering wheel
  • Self-adjusting brakes
  • EZ view mast
  • KOPS Plus lock lift/Travel interlock
  • Low-profile dash display
  • Drawbar pin in counterweight
  • Electronic ignition, anti-restart ignition switch
  • Fully hydrostatic power steering
  • Long-life headlights (OHG-mounted)
  • High-mount air intake
  • Horn with actuator on center of steering wheel
  • Full suspension Komfort seat and operator restraint system with orange seat belt
  • 3-function hydraulic control valve
  • Parking brake with double-action release
  • Large, open floor space with operator compartment suspended-mount pedals
  • Transmission torque converter oil cooler
  • Load backrest
  • Engine protection system
  • Critical wiring harness connectors are waterproof
  • Contoured, easy-to-grip, hydraulic control lever knobs
Metric Imperial (US)
  • Cold Storage/Freezer Protection
  • Non-marking Tires
  • Full suspension seat
  • Blue safety spotlight On-In reverse
  • Rear back-up light On-in reverse
  • U.L. "EE" Rating (FB25SHEU Only)
  • Battery Slide System
  • Back-up Alarm
  • Travel Alarm
  • Rear View Mirror
  • Rear, Strobe and Back-up Lights
  • Static Discharge Strap
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Tilt Cylinder Boots
  • Steer Axle Boots
  • Assist grip with horn button on the OHG leg
  • Operator lighting and convenience package
  • Chassis rapid charge ready
  • Steering wheel with spinner knob
  • Cold Storage/Freezer Protection
  • Non-marking Tires
  • Full suspension seat
  • Blue safety spotlight On-In reverse
  • Rear back-up light On-in reverse
  • U.L. "EE" Rating (FB25SHEU Only)
  • Battery Slide System
  • Back-up Alarm
  • Travel Alarm
  • Rear View Mirror
  • Rear, Strobe and Back-up Lights
  • Static Discharge Strap
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Tilt Cylinder Boots
  • Steer Axle Boots
  • Assist grip with horn button on the OHG leg
  • Operator lighting and convenience package
  • Chassis rapid charge ready
  • Steering wheel with spinner knob

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