1 / 6EP EPL185 electric pallet truck
A 1.8 tonne walk-behind pallet truck with a 48V lithium battery, brushless drive and stabilising wheels. More capacity than a 1.5 t truck in the same compact body.
- Lift capacity
- 1,800 kg
- Travel speed laden
- 5 km/h
- Lithium-ion battery
- 48V 20Ah or 30Ah
- Turning radius
- 1,330 mm
Ask us for a price and a delivery date.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
- Ireland's exclusive EP Equipment dealer
- Buy, or hire as part of a fleet
- Delivered and serviced by our own engineers
- Download the EPL185 datasheet (PDF)
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Who the EPL185 suits, and when to pick another model
Built for
- Pallets that are often heavier than 1.5 t
- Narrow aisles and confined stockrooms
- Floors with small dips and joints
- Sites that want low motor maintenance
- Daily use with a choice of battery size
Look at another EP model if
- Your loads stay under 1.5 tEPL154same frame, 24V 30Ah battery
- You need a full 2 tF4-2012 t, 48V, only 140 kg
- You run long, busy shiftsWAL20-PRO2 t heavy duty, 6 km/h laden
Not sure? Tell us what you lift and we'll recommend the right truck.
What makes the EPL185 work
The EPL185 shares its compact frame with the EPL154 but adds 300 kg of capacity, a 48V system and a brushless motor.
Brushless drive motor
The 0.9 kW brushless DC drive has no carbon brushes to wear out or replace. That means less servicing and an efficient motor for daily work.
48V lithium power
A removable 48V battery with its own BMS and CAN communication powers the truck. Choose the standard 20Ah or the optional 30Ah to suit your workload.
Stabilising wheels fitted
Floating stabilising wheels come as standard. They keep a 1.8 t load steady over small dips and floor joints.
Compact for its capacity
It has 400 mm from the drive end to the fork face, weighs 170 kg and turns in 1,330 mm. That is a lot of capacity in a truck this size.
Good pace
It travels at 5 km/h laden and 5.5 km/h empty, and takes a 6% slope with a load. An electromagnetic brake holds it when the tiller is released.
Build it your way
EP offers different fork sizes, batteries and attachments. Tell us about your pallets and we'll match the spec.
Pick the battery to match your shifts
Same truck, different battery sizes, so you only pay for the capacity you'll use.
Suits most daily pallet work, with top-ups in breaks.
More capacity for heavier use or fewer chances to charge.
Not sure which size? Tell us your shift pattern and we'll recommend one.
EPL185 technical specifications
Figures from EP's datasheet for the standard truck. Mast, battery and options change some values. Source: EP's EPL185 datasheet.
Capacity and lifting3
| Rated capacity | 1,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Max lift height | 115 mm |
| Lift | 115 mm |
Dimensions and weight16
| Load centre distance | 600 mm |
|---|---|
| Load distance, centre of drive axle to fork | 940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,200 mm |
| Service weight | 170 kg |
| Axle loading, laden front/rear | 640 / 1,330 kg |
| Axle loading, unladen front/rear | 130 / 40 kg |
| Tread width, front | 450 mm |
| Tread width, rear | 390/(535) mm |
| Overall length | 1,550 mm |
| Length to face of forks | 400 mm |
| Overall width | 610 (695) mm |
| Fork dimensions | 50 × 150 × 1,150 mm |
| Aisle width for pallets 1000×1200 crossways | 2,094 mm |
| Aisle width for pallets 800 × 1200 lengthways | 2,146 mm |
| Turning radius | 1,330 mm |
| Sound pressure level at the driver's seat | 74 dB(A) |
Performance6
| Travel speed, laden/unladen | 5 / 5.5 km/h |
|---|---|
| Lift speed, laden/unladen | 0.020 / 0.025 m/s |
| Lowering speed, laden/unladen | 0.065 / 0.030 m/s |
| Max. gradeability, laden/unladen | 6 / 16 % |
| Service brake | Electromagnetic |
| Steering design | Mechanical |
Battery and electrics6
| Drive motor rating S2 60 min | 0.9 kW |
|---|---|
| Lift motor rating at S3 15% | 0.8 kW |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery nominal capacity K5 | 20 Ah |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Battery weight | 14 kg |
Tyres and wheels4
| Tyres | Polyurethane |
|---|---|
| Tyre size, front | 210 × 70 mm |
| Tyre size, rear | 80 × 61 / 88 × 78 mm |
| Wheels, number front/rear (x=drive wheels) | 1 × 2 / 4(1 × 2 / 2) |
Other5
| Manufacturer | EP |
|---|---|
| Model designation | EPL185 |
| Drive | Electric |
| Operator type | Pedestrian |
| Type of drive unit | DC |
EPL185 against similar EP models
The closest EP electric pallet trucks by capacity and lift height.
| Spec | EPL185This model | F4-201 | WAL20-PRO | WPL202 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,800 kg | 2,000 kg | 2,000 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Battery | 48V 20Ah Li-ion | 48V 20Ah Li-ion | 24V 100Ah Li-ion | 24V 100Ah Li-ion |
| Turning radius | 1,330 mm | 1,360 mm | 1,430 mm | 1,320 mm |
| Overall width | 610 (695) mm | 590 / 695 mm | 720 mm | 714 mm |
| Travel speed | 5 / 5.5 km/h | 4.5 / 5 km/h | 6 / 6 km/h | 5.5 / 6 km/h |
| Weight | 170 kg | 140 kg | 350 kg | 320 kg |
Buy it, or add it to a hire fleet
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 as part of a fleet
We hire the EPL185 only as part of a fleet. Add it to a contract with forklifts or other trucks, at a weekly price on a 12-month contract, with servicing 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 EPL185
Anything else, call us on 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI).
Which battery should I choose?
The 48V 20Ah battery is standard and suits most daily work, especially with top-ups in breaks. The 30Ah option gives more capacity for busier sites. Tell us your shift pattern and we'll recommend one.
How is the EPL185 different from the EPL154?
It lifts 1,800 kg against 1,500 kg, runs on 48V instead of 24V, and has a brushless 0.9 kW drive against 0.75 kW. It is also a little quicker at 5 km/h laden. The size and turning radius are the same. See the EPL154.
Why does a brushless motor matter?
Brushed motors have carbon brushes that wear and need replacing. The EPL185's brushless motor has none, so there is less to service.
How much aisle space does it need?
EP gives 2,094 mm for 1000 x 1200 pallets crossways and 2,146 mm for 800 x 1200 pallets lengthways, with a 1,330 mm turning radius.
Should I go for a 2 t truck instead?
Can I hire the EPL185?
Only as part of a fleet. If you hire forklifts or other trucks from us, we can add it to the same contract, at a weekly price with servicing and repairs included. On its own, it's to buy. We don't offer short-term hire. See forklift hire.
How much does the EPL185 cost?
It depends on the mast, battery and options you need. Ask for a price and we'll quote it to buy.
Who services the EPL185?
Our own engineers, from our Navan depot and Portadown office, using EP parts. We look after customers across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Other EP models to look at
The closest models in the range. Prices show where we have one in stock.
Similar to the EPL185
Get a price on the EP EPL185
Tell us your loads, lift height and site. We'll reply the same working day with a price to buy, or to hire as part of a fleet, and the right specification for the job.
Or call 01 5267 411 (ROI) or 028 3833 7038 (NI), or email sales@clearlift.ie.