Turbocharged diesel counterbalance trucks — 3.0 and 5.0 tonnes — for yards, timber, ports and heavy industry where continuous outdoor duty rules.
The line
| Specification | DF30 | DF50 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3,000 kg @ 500 mm | 5,000 kg @ 600 mm |
| Engine | Turbocharged diesel, 36.8 kW | Turbocharged intercooled diesel, 60 kW |
| Lift height | 3,000 mm (max 6,000 mm) | 3,000 mm (max 6,000 mm) |
| Key systems | Torque-converter transmission; 2-stage mast; dry-type air filter; hydraulic seat adjustment | Heavy-duty axles; 3-stage mast option; dual-pump hydraulic system; rearview camera option |
| Certification | CE | CE |
| Typical duty | Yards, timber, brickworks | Ports, steel mills, heavy industry |
Where the line earns its keep
Duty first: the DF line exists for continuous outdoor cycles — the fuel consumption model prices that duty honestly, and the diesel maintenance schedule keeps it dependable across seasons.
Dust and environment: the DF30’s dry-type air filter and the DF50’s intercooling and dual-pump hydraulics are the mill-and-yard answers to dust, heat and continuous lift work.
Boundary honesty: above 3,000 kg on covered duty, the EP30 takes over — the electric versus diesel guide draws the line by duty cycle, and the ports article shows the mixed fleet working.
Yards, timber, brickworks.
Ports, steel, heavy industry.
Send your duty cycle, loads and site conditions — engineering responds within 12 hours on average.
Cold storage, ports & heavy industry, construction and farms — scenario-first matching across the range.
Selection guides, comparisons and maintenance notes from the Granvolt engineering team.