3-wheel electric forklifts for tight spaces
One steered wheel under the counterweight gives a tighter turn and a narrower aisle than a 4-wheel truck lifting the same load. Twelve EP models from 1 to 2 tonnes, to buy or hire across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Four TVL models in stock now, with prices below.
Same 2-tonne pallet. 370 mm less aisle.
Here are EP's two 2-tonne electric forklifts side by side, drawn to scale from above. The 3-wheel TVL201 turns in 1,585 mm. The 4-wheel CPD20L1 needs 2,080 mm. So the TVL201 can put a pallet into the racking from a narrower aisle.
4-wheel, EP CPD20L1
2,000 kg, turning radius 2,080 mm
3,685mm aisle needed
2,080mm turning radius
3-wheel, EP TVL201
2,000 kg, turning radius 1,585 mm
3,315mm aisle needed
1,585mm turning radius
495 mmtighter turning circle, for the same 2-tonne capacity.
3.7 mof floor back for every ten aisles, room that can go to racking instead.
Figures from EP's published data sheets: turning radius, and aisle width for right-angle stacking with 1000 × 1200 mm pallets carried crossways.
Three ranges. Choose by space, load and shift.
All twelve run on lithium batteries you can top up on breaks, with no battery room and no battery changes. Every model is available to buy or on contract hire.
Also: the EFS151. A simple, low-height 1.5-tonne 3-wheeler on 48V lithium. See the EFS151
Will it fit your aisles?
Enter your aisle width, your pallets and your heaviest load. You'll see which EP 3-wheel forklifts can turn and stack at right angles in that aisle.
In stock now, ready to deliver
New EP TVL trucks in our yard, with the price on each one. Buy outright, or put one on contract hire for a fixed weekly price.
All twelve, side by side
Select a heading to sort. Aisle width is for right-angle stacking with 1000 × 1200 pallets crossways.
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Where a 3-wheeler earns its keep
Indoors, on smooth floors, wherever the truck spends its day turning.
Loading bays and yard runs
Nimble around trailers and doors, and fine for short trips across smooth, dry yard concrete.
Narrow racking aisles
Right-angle stacking from a 2,804 mm aisle with a TCL101, or 3,175 mm with a TVL151.
Food, retail and busy floors
Electric with no exhaust fumes, so it can work indoors alongside people all day.
Choose 3 wheels if
- Most of the work is indoors, on smooth concrete
- Aisles, trailers or the floor are tight for space
- Your loads are 2 tonnes or less
Choose 4 wheels if
- The truck spends much of its day outside, on gravel, potholes or ramps
- You lift more than 2 tonnes
- You want the stability of four wheels on a busy yard
With every EP forklift from Clearlift
Whether you buy it or hire it, this comes as standard.
- New, with the full EP warrantyEvery forklift we sell is new from the EP factory.
- Delivered on our own trailerAnywhere in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- A reply the same working dayTell us what you move and we'll come back with the right truck and a price.
- Our own engineersService, repairs and the GA1 or LOLER thorough examination, across all 32 counties.
- Genuine EP partsDirect from the factory, through us.
The service that we have received from Clearlift from day one has been excellent.
Buy it, hire it, or buy used
Buy new
Own the truck outright, with EP parts direct from the factory and servicing by our engineers.
See what's in stockContract hire
A new EP forklift for a fixed weekly price on a 12-month contract, with servicing, repairs and GA1 or LOLER inspections included.
See forklift hireBuy used
Used EP trucks as they come in. Stock is small and changes often, so ask us what's available.
See used forkliftsQuestions about 3-wheel forklifts
Anything else, call us on 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
What is a 3-wheel forklift best for?
Indoor work on smooth floors where space is tight: narrow aisles, loading and unloading trailers, block stacking and busy warehouses with lots of turning. If your truck spends most of its day outside on rough ground or ramps, a 4-wheel indoor / outdoor forklift is the better choice.
Should I choose a 3-wheel or 4-wheel forklift?
Choose 3-wheel for manoeuvrability. EP's 2-tonne TVL201 has a 1,585 mm turning radius and stacks 1000 × 1200 pallets in a 3,315 mm aisle. The 2-tonne 4-wheel CPD20L1 needs 2,080 mm and 3,685 mm. Choose 4-wheel for stability on uneven ground, ramps and outdoor yards, and for loads over 2 tonnes.
What is the difference between the TCL, TVL and TDL?
The TCL is the smallest, from 1 to 1.5 tonnes with a 4.5 m lift, for the tightest spaces. The TVL is the all-rounder, from 1.5 to 2 tonnes on 80V lithium with a lift of up to 6 m, and it's the range we keep in stock. The TDL has the biggest batteries, 280 to 405Ah, and the fastest travel, for long or multi-shift work.
How do I measure my aisle?
Measure the narrowest point between the pallet faces on either side, not between floor markings. Tell us the width, your pallet size and your heaviest load, and we'll confirm which models fit.
Can a 3-wheel forklift be used outside?
For short trips across smooth, dry concrete, such as between a warehouse and a trailer, yes. They are not built for gravel, potholes or steep ramps, where the single rear wheel gives less stability. For regular outdoor work, look at our indoor / outdoor forklifts.
Can I hire a 3-wheel forklift?
Yes. Every model is available on contract hire, at a weekly price on a 12-month contract, with servicing, repairs and GA1 or LOLER inspections included. We don't do short-term hire.
Who services the forklift?
Our own mobile engineers service and repair EP forklifts across all 32 counties and carry out the statutory thorough examination (GA1 in the Republic, LOLER in Northern Ireland). Genuine EP parts come direct from the factory.