Forklifts up to 18 Tonnes for Hire – Counterbalance Forklifts Across Europe

Luibl Rental hires out counterbalance forklifts with capacities from 1.5 to 18t – with electric, diesel and LPG drive, available for short-term or long-term hire. The fleet comprises inspected, series-production machines from leading manufacturers: from the compact three-wheel electric forklift for intralogistics to the Kalmar DCG 180-6T with an 18t capacity for heavy-duty applications in industry and port logistics. Our own fleet of low-loader trucks delivers heavy counterbalance forklifts directly to your site – across Europe and on schedule.

The Luibl fleet covers the full capacity spectrum and includes electric, diesel and LPG drives across all common lift-height classes.

1.5 to 2 tonnes – Electric forklifts for warehouses and production Available models: Hyundai 15BT-9 (5.5m lift height), Hyundai 18BT-9 (5.5m), EP CPD18TV8 (up to 6m), EP EFL181 four-wheel (4.8m). This class is ideal for sensitive warehouse floors, narrow aisles and emission-free indoor areas.

2 to 5 tonnes – Electric, diesel and LPG for medium loads Hyundai 30D-9 (diesel, 4.7m), Doosan D30G-Plus (diesel, 5m), EP EFL302 triplex (electric, 4.8m), Hyundai 30BH-9 (electric, 6m), Manitou MI 35 (diesel, up to 6m), EP EFL352 (electric, up to 6m), Hyundai 40L-7A (LPG, 6.03m). This class covers construction, logistics, production and retail equally well.

5 to 10 tonnes – Electric and diesel for heavy loads Hyundai 50B-9 (electric, 5.9m), Manitou MI 50 triplex (diesel, 5m), Hyundai 50DA-9 (diesel, 5.98m), Manitou MI 70 triplex (diesel, 6m), Hyundai 70L-7A (LPG, 5.06m), Kalmar ECF 80-9 (electric, 8t, 3.45m), Hyundai 80D-9 (diesel, 8t, 6m), Manitou MI 100 D (diesel, 10t, 6m). For outdoor storage, ports, the timber industry and heavy assembly.

10 to 18 tonnes – Industrial heavyweights for special applications EP EFL 1002 (electric, 10t, 5m), Hyundai 160D-9 (diesel, 16t, 4.52m), Kalmar DCG 180-6T (diesel, 18t, 4.5m). For container logistics, scrap handling, steel processing and industrial plants.

The choice of drive type depends on the site, load requirements and the emissions regulations at your facility.

Electric forklifts are emission-free, quiet and gentle on floors – the first choice for warehouse logistics, food production, cold stores and businesses subject to emissions restrictions. Available in the Luibl fleet from 1.5 to 10t, with lift heights of up to 6m.

Diesel forklifts are powerful and rugged, suited to all outdoor applications – unaffected by weather or variable ground conditions. Available in the fleet from 3 to 18t. The standard choice for construction sites, ports, timber yards and scrap handling.

LPG forklifts combine flexibility for indoor and outdoor use with high lift capacity. The Hyundai 40L-7A (4t, 6.03m lift height) and the Hyundai 70L-7A (7t) are typical examples for logistics centres and wholesale operations without strict indoor emissions restrictions.

Renting a counterbalance forklift pays off when demand is project-based or seasonal (trade fairs, relocations, harvest campaigns), capacity requirements vary, or short-term peaks in demand need to be bridged. All Luibl rental equipment is handed over serviced and inspected – maintenance and repair risks remain with the rental company.

Compared with buying, there is no capital tied up. The investment risk from changing requirements or technical advances is borne by the rental company.

• Over 200 locations in our network: short distances, fast availability, presence across Europe

• Our own low-loader fleet: heavy counterbalance forklifts from 8t upwards are delivered safely and on schedule on our own low-loader vehicles – without third-party logistics providers

• Capacities from 1.5 to 18t from a single source: one point of contact for every class, no need for multiple suppliers

• Leading manufacturers: Hyundai, Manitou, Kalmar, EP Equipment, Doosan – type-approved series machines with guaranteed spare parts availability

• Short-term and long-term hire: daily, weekly and monthly rental depending on project duration

Operating industrial trucks in Switzerland requires a valid certificate of competence. The legal basis is Ordinance 3 to the Employment Act (ArGV 3) in conjunction with VUV "Industrial Trucks". Only authorised and instructed persons may operate a forklift; the certificate of competence (Staplerausweis) is issued by the employer and must be renewed on a regular basis.

For heavy-duty machines from 10t upwards – such as the Hyundai 160D-9 or the Kalmar DCG 180-6T – the load-bearing capacity of the ground, safety clearances and, where applicable, the static loads of floors and bridges must be checked separately.

Note: Different national regulations may apply for deployments outside Switzerland. We recommend checking the relevant country-specific requirements in advance.

Do you need a counterbalance forklift for a short-term project or a rental lasting several months? Request a no-obligation quote now – our team will advise you on capacity, drive type and delivery date.