Rent Gas Forklifts – The Powerful Hybrid Solution for Warehouse and Yard

Diesel forklifts are unbeatable outdoors, electric forklifts indoors. Anyone who needs both in one machine – with no charging cycle, no range anxiety, no second vehicle – reaches for a gas forklift. At Luibl Rental, you can rent LPG forklifts (liquefied petroleum gas) with load capacities from 1.8 to 7 tonnes and lift heights of over 6 metres. Swapping the gas bottle takes less than two minutes and puts the machine straight back into full operation – the decisive advantage for multi-shift use.

Your gas forklift rental fleet at Luibl at a glance:

• Load capacity 1,800 kg to 7,000 kg

• Lift heights 5.04 m to 6.03 m

• Models: Hyundai 18L-7M, 40L-7A, 70L-7A

• Three-way catalytic converter and LPG combustion – suitable for indoor use with sufficient ventilation

• Inspection according to VUV under ArGV 3 and VUV, plus LPG system inspection under VUV

• Europe-wide delivery via our own low-loader trailer

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A gas forklift is not a compromise solution – it's the technically correct answer to a specific application profile. Three strengths make the difference:

• Fast readiness with no charging cycle. Swapping the gas bottle takes under two minutes. No breaks, no second forklift as a stopgap, no charging infrastructure needed on site. In 3-shift operations, this is the decisive productivity lever.

• Warehouse and yard with one machine. Thanks to LPG combustion and a three-way catalytic converter, emissions stay low enough for use in ventilated halls – while delivering full performance in the yard at the same time. One forklift covers both zones.

• High power density at moderate weight. For equivalent load capacity, a gas forklift is often lighter than an electric equivalent with a heavy battery – this reduces ground pressure and enables use on more sensitive surfaces.

Beverage and Food Industry

Beverage wholesalers, breweries, food logistics: here, forklifts move constantly between warehouse, loading ramp and yard – often in multi-shift operations, often at high throughput. In one project for a beverage wholesaler, gas forklifts noticeably reduced downtime compared to the charging cycles of electric forklifts, thanks to the quick bottle swap. The decisive factor: no unproductive charging break in the middle of peak demand.

Production Facilities with Mixed Working Zones

Anyone with outdoor goods receiving but production and picking indoors needs a machine that can handle both zones without issue. Gas forklifts meet this profile without a drivetrain change and without compromising on performance. Typical industries: automotive suppliers, packaging, wood and furniture manufacturing.

Intensive Multi-Shift Operations Without Charging Infrastructure

Seasonal peaks, additional shifts, project work on temporary sites: when there's no powerful charging infrastructure on site, or simply no time for charging cycles, LPG is the reliable solution. Luibl also delivers at short notice for campaign deployments lasting a few weeks, up to long-term rentals over several months.

Event Logistics and Trade Show Setup

Trade show setup, open-air events, indoor events: flexible zones, changing loads, often no permanent electrical infrastructure. The gas forklift goes into operation with no preparation and stays mobile.

Load Capacities from 1.8 to 7 Tonnes

Three load capacity classes cover the wide range of applications:

• 1.8 tonnes (Hyundai 18L-7M) – 5.04 m lift height. Compact class for pallet handling, beverage trade, specialist retail.

• 4 tonnes (Hyundai 40L-7A) – 6.03 m lift height. Mid-range segment for industrial handling, heavy loads, wholesale.

• 7 tonnes (Hyundai 70L-7A) – 5.06 m lift height. Top class for machinery suppliers, timber industry, steel trading.

Mast Types – Standard, Duplex and Triplex

The right mast depends on gate height, ceiling height and the desired final lift height:

• Standard mast for regular use with no clearance restrictions

• Duplex mast two-stage, compact overall height, standard for many warehouses

• Triplex mast three-stage with initial free lift – mandatory for container unloading, truck loading under low gates or work on mezzanine floors

Application tip: The initial free lift determines whether you can raise the load without the mast extending upward. This is critical for container loading gates or restricted clearance heights.

Attachments – Factory-Fitted or on Request

Available as standard:

• Side shifter – for precise positioning of pallets

• Fork positioner – hydraulic, for different pallet widths with no manual repositioning

Configurable on request:

• Fork extensions for longer loads

• Rotating attachments (e.g. paper roll tippers, waste bin emptiers)

• Full cab with heating and air conditioning

• Driver's canopy with windscreen and wiper

Individual configuration is especially worthwhile for long-term rentals – we tailor the equipment to your application profile.

Technology – Three-Way Catalytic Converter and LPG Combustion

Gas forklifts burn liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, usually a propane-butane mixture) in a spark-ignition engine. The three-way catalytic converter reduces carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to a level that permits indoor use – provided the workplace is sufficiently ventilated (observe SUVA and ArGV 3 requirements). Modern rental units comply with the current emissions standards for their respective engine class. Details on the specific model are provided on request in the data sheet.

Handling LPG gas bottles is clearly regulated in Switzerland. Luibl ensures that every rental unit meets the requirements:

• Annual LPG system inspection under VUV by qualified experts. Documentation is provided with every rental unit.

• Inspection according to VUV under ArGV 3 and VUV with a current inspection sticker

• Secure bottle mounting with certified fastening and shut-off device

• Operator briefing by the lessee on handling the gas bottle – on request, we offer the corresponding training

Operator qualification: Operation is governed by VUV – written authorisation, medical fitness, and theoretical-practical instruction, the classic "forklift licence". Handling the gas bottles themselves also requires instruction under TRBS 3151 (protection against hazards from liquefied petroleum gas).

Four steps to your ready-to-use gas forklift:

1. Enquiry – via contact form, by phone at +49 (0) 851 756868-0, or by email. Tell us the location, rental period, load, and whether it's for indoor, outdoor or mixed use.

2. Consultation and quote – we select the right model (1.8 t, 4 t or 7 t), suggest the appropriate equipment, and send you a quote within 24 hours on business days.

3. Delivery by low-loader – on schedule from the nearest Luibl location. Delivered with the bottle mount fully fitted and VUV-inspected.

4. Operation and service – on-site instruction available on request. Our technician service is available throughout the rental period.

You have the application – we have the right machine in our rental fleet.

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