KBE 20 - 25 Electric Series 1293 Forklift

The KBE 20-25 has a lifting capacity of 2.0-2.5 tonnes.

The Baoli KBE 20-25 electric forklift is a powerful, stable, and increasingly popular alternative to LPG machines, particularly as battery technology has improved significantly in recent years. It offers the stability and capacity of a full counterbalance forklift while delivering zero emissions and lower running costs making it highly versatile across a wide range of warehouse and yard environments. Its main uses include:

• Handling heavy pallets, crates, and bulk goods from delivery trucks, semi-trailers, and containers at dock doors or ground level. The 2.0–2.5 tonne capacity comfortably handles the vast majority of standard and heavy commercial pallet weights encountered in general warehousing and distribution.
• Lifting loads to full racking height across multiple levels in warehouses with standard wide aisles, handling the complete storage and retrieval cycle efficiently.
• Outdoor use such as inter-building transfers, yard management, and external loading bays thanks to weatherproofing, sealed battery systems, and sufficient ground clearance for concrete yards, sealed surfaces, and light uneven terrain.
• Driving into shipping containers to load or unload palletised goods, with the electric drivetrain being particularly advantageous in enclosed container environments where LPG emissions would be a concern.
• Moving loads between receiving, storage, production, packing, and dispatch areas across large facilities
• Refrigerated warehouses, freezer stores, and food-grade facilities thanks to its zero exhaust emissions and ability of its lithium-ION battery to perform reliably in low-temperature environments.
• Facilities with strict hygiene, air quality, or contamination standards that want to avoid combustion emissions, oil leaks from engines, and the general particulate matter associated with LPG or diesel counterbalance forklifts.
• Multi-shift operations thanks to its lithium-ion battery can be opportunity-charged during breaks and shift changes, significantly reducing downtime compared to traditional lead-acid batteries and narrowing the runtime gap with LPG in high-throughput environments.
• Supplying production lines with raw materials and moving finished goods to storage or dispatch, particularly in facilities where indoor air quality standards make LPG unsuitable.
• Handling the high-volume, fast-moving pallet flows typical of FMCG and retail distribution, where electric operation aligns with sustainability targets and indoor air quality requirements.
• Handling compacted bales, bins, and bulk waste containers in enclosed or semi-enclosed recycling facilities where emissions are a concern.

Yes financing is available for the KBE 20-25 electric forklift through Baoli Forklifts’ exclusive Australian distributor Linde Material Handling. You can learn more here in Linde MH’s Equipment Finance Options page. Financing options include rent-to-own, as well as leasing options such as short- and long-term rental.

Right now you can rent-to-own a KBE25 2.5 tonne electric forklift for $144p/w or alternatively, you can purchase it outright for $29,990 excl. GST. To get this deal, click here.

Your forklift will be delivered by a dedicated Sales Representative who will conduct a formal induction and duty-of-care familiarisation training. If a site visit isn’t possible due to a remote location, our team will facilitate the process via a live WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams video call to ensure your operators are fully supported.

New equipment is backed by a warranty against defective workmanship or materials for 12 months or 500 working hours, whichever occurs first. Additionally, all professional service work and replacement parts are covered by a 3-month warranty to ensure ongoing reliability. With 186 service technicians and over 400 staff nationally, you can be rest assured that you'll receive comprehensive support for your machinery 24/7 365 days a year.

Yes, while the KBE 20-25 electric forklift can handle outdoor sealed surfaces well, it is generally less suited than LPG or diesel forklifts for heavily uneven terrain, gravel yards, muddy conditions, or sites without convenient charging infrastructure. In purely outdoor heavy-duty yard environments, LPG or diesel forklifts may still be the more practical choice.

Electric forklifts have significantly lower energy costs per hour compared to LPG, and substantially reduced maintenance requirements: no engine servicing, no fuel filters, no exhaust systems, fewer moving parts overall. For operations running multiple shifts, the total cost of ownership over the machine's life is typically lower than an equivalent LPG model, despite a higher purchase price.