1 / 11EP TDL161 3-wheel dual-drive electric forklift
A 1.6 tonne 3-wheeler with a 48V 280Ah lithium battery and twin 5.4 kW drive motors. For busy warehouses, docks and logistics centres, indoors and out.
- Lift capacity
- 1,600 kg
- Max lift height
- 6.0 m
- Lithium-ion battery
- 48V 280Ah
- Travel speed
- 16 km/h
Ask us for a price and a delivery date.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
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- Buy, or hire on a 12-month contract
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Who the TDL161 suits, and when to pick another model
Built for
- Large warehouses and logistics centres with long travel distances
- Dock work and loading side-bay lorries
- Loads up to 1.6 t and racking up to 6 m
- Indoor and outdoor work on firm surfaces
- Intensive shifts with top-up charging
Look at another EP model if
- You want more speed and steeper rampsTDL162same 1.6 t, 80V 280Ah
- Your loads reach 2 tTDL2012 t, 48V 405Ah
- Your aisles are very tightTVL1511.5 t, turns in 1,450 mm
- You work on rough yardsEFL1834-wheel, indoor & outdoor, 1.8 t
Not sure? Tell us what you lift and we'll recommend the right truck.
What makes the TDL161 work
The TDL161 is the 48V member of EP's TDL family, built for intensive use. Here's what sets it apart.
Twin drive motors
Two 5.4 kW AC drive motors give 16 km/h unladen and 15 km/h laden, with 15% gradeability laden. Long runs between dock and racking stay quick.
48V 280Ah lithium
The lithium battery takes top-up charges whenever there's a break. A 48V/50A charger is built in, and 48V/150A or 48V/200A external chargers are available for faster charging.
Hydraulic steering
Hydraulic steering gives precise, responsive control from a simple design that keeps maintenance costs down. The turning radius is 1,605 mm.
Optional joystick
An electromagnetic joystick can put all the truck's controls into one palm-sized unit. It suits operators doing repetitive lifting all shift.
Ready for a cabin
The one-piece frame, based on EP's L2 design, makes it simple to fit or remove a cabin. That's useful if the truck spends part of the year outside.
Clear display, roomy cab
A high-resolution display shows speed, operating time, battery level, distance and parking status. The larger operator compartment gives more legroom for a comfortable shift.
The TDL161 in action
Photos from EP Equipment of the TDL161 and TDL201 at work. Tap a photo to enlarge it.
TDL161 technical specifications
Figures from EP's datasheet for the standard truck. Mast, battery and options change some values. Source: EP's TDL161 datasheet.
Capacity and lifting11
| Rated capacity | 1,600 kg |
|---|---|
| Max lift height | 6,000 mm |
| Tilt of mast/fork carriage forward/backward | 5° / 5° |
| Height, mast lowered | 2,075 mm |
| Free lift | 100 mm |
| Lift | 3,000 mm |
| Height, mast extended | 4,058 mm |
| Coupling height | 560 mm |
| Fork carriage ISO 2328, class/type A, B | 2A |
| Operating pressure for attachments | 180 bar |
| Oil volume for attachments | 25ℓ/min |
Dimensions and weight21
| Load centre distance | 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Load distance, centre of drive axle to fork | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,358 mm |
| Service weight | 3,380 kg |
| Axle loading, laden front/rear | 4153 / 827 kg |
| Axle loading, unladen front/rear | 1468 / 1,912 kg |
| Tread width, front | 910 mm |
| Tread width, rear | 210 mm |
| Height of overhead guard (cabin) | 2,140 mm |
| Seat height relating to SIP/stand height | 1,070 mm |
| Overall length | 2,933 mm |
| Length to face of forks | 2,013 mm |
| Overall width | 1,050 mm |
| Fork dimensions | 40 × 100 × 920 mm |
| Fork carriage width | 1,040 mm |
| Ground clearance, laden, below mast | 86 mm |
| Ground clearance, centre of wheelbase | 104 mm |
| Aisle width for pallets 1000×1200 crossways | 3,348 mm |
| Aisle width for pallets 800 × 1200 lengthways | 3,485 mm |
| Turning radius | 1,605 mm |
| Sound pressure level at the driver's seat | 79 dB(A) |
Performance8
| Travel speed, laden/unladen | 15 / 16 km/h |
|---|---|
| Lift speed, laden/unladen | 0.35 / 0.43 m/s |
| Lowering speed, laden/unladen | 0.45 / 0.37 m/s |
| Max. gradeability, laden/unladen | 15 / 17 % |
| Service brake | Electromagnetic |
| Parking brake | Electromagnetic |
| Turnover efficiency according to VDI 2198 | 18.05 |
| Steering design | Hydraulic |
Battery and electrics8
| Drive motor rating S2 60 min | 5.4 × 2 kW |
|---|---|
| Lift motor rating at S3 15% | 11 kW |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery nominal capacity K5 | 280 Ah |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Battery weight | 153 kg |
| Energy consumption according to DIN EN 16796 | 5.55 ¹⁾kWh/h |
| Charger output current | 50 A |
Tyres and wheels4
| Tyres | Solid rubber |
|---|---|
| Tyre size, front | 18 × 7-8 mm |
| Tyre size, rear | 140 / 55-9 mm |
| Wheels, number front/rear (x=drive wheels) | 2X/2 |
Other6
| Manufacturer | EP |
|---|---|
| Model designation | TDL161 |
| Drive | Electric |
| Operator type | Seated |
| Turnover output according to VDI 2198 | 96 |
| Type of drive unit | AC |
TDL161 against similar EP models
The closest EP 3-wheel forklifts by capacity and lift height.
| Spec | TDL161This model | TDL162 | TVL151 | TCL152 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,600 kg | 1,600 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Max lift height | 6.0 m | 6.0 m | 5.0 m | 4.5 m |
| Battery | 48V / 280Ah | 80V / 280Ah | 80V / 150Ah | 80V / 100Ah |
| Turning radius | 1,605 mm | 1,639 mm | 1,450 mm | 1,572 mm |
| Overall width | 1,050 mm | 1,050 mm | 1,100 mm | 1,020 mm |
| Travel speed | 15 / 16 km/h | 16 / 17 km/h | 13 / 14 km/h | 11 / 13 km/h |
| Weight | 3,380 kg | 3,146 kg | 2,950 kg | 2,698 kg |
Buy it, or hire it on a 12-month contract
Buy it new
Own it outright. We supply it from stock or order it new from EP, and deliver it on our own trailer.
See what is in stockHire it
A new TDL161 at a weekly price on a 12-month contract, with servicing, repairs and inspections included.
How contract hire worksService and parts
Our own engineers service it, and we hold EP parts in stock. For parts, email parts@clearlift.eu.
Service and repairsQuestions about the TDL161
Anything else, call us on 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
How is the TDL161 different from the TDL162?
Both lift 1.6 t, but the TDL161 runs on 48V and the TDL162 on 80V. The TDL162 is faster (17 km/h against 16 km/h unladen), lifts more quickly, climbs steeper ramps (20% against 15% laden) and is quieter at the seat (65 dB(A) against 79 dB(A)).
Should I choose the TDL161 or the TDL201?
The TDL201 lifts 2,000 kg instead of 1,600 kg and has a bigger 48V 405Ah battery. It is 100 mm wider, at 1,150 mm. Both turn in 1,605 mm.
Can the TDL161 work outside?
EP designed the TDL range for indoor and outdoor work, and the frame is made to take a cabin. It runs on solid tyres, so it suits firm, even surfaces rather than rough ground.
What charging options are there?
A 48V/50A charger is built in. For faster charging you can add an external 48V/150A or 48V/200A charger.
How high can it lift?
The standard mast lifts 3.0 m, and optional masts reach 6.0 m for high racking. Free-lift and triplex masts are available too.
What aisle width does it need?
Plan on roughly 3.35 m for the 48V TDL161. Its 1,605 mm turning radius works out at 3,348 mm when 1000 x 1200 pallets ride crossways, and 3,485 mm if your 800 x 1200 pallets travel lengthways, so standard 3.5 m racking aisles are fine.
Can I hire the TDL161?
Yes, on contract hire, at a weekly price on a 12-month contract, with servicing and repairs included. We don't offer short-term hire. See forklift hire.
How much does the TDL161 cost?
It depends on the mast, battery and options you need. Ask for a price and we'll quote it to buy outright or on contract hire.
Who services the TDL161?
Our own engineers, from our Navan depot and Portadown office, using EP parts. We look after customers across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Get a price on the EP TDL161
Tell us your loads, lift height and site. We'll reply the same working day with a price to buy or to hire, and the right specification for the job.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI), or email sales@clearlift.ie.