Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S
Series: Balkancar Record Forklift
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Balkancar Record – the Bulgarian forklift maker from the Eastern Bloc export trade
Balkancar Record in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was part of the state Balkancar combine, which by the late 1970s ranked among the world's largest producers of forklifts and electric trucks. Forklift production in Plovdiv began in 1965; by 1980 around 100,000 units had already been built. Today Balkancar Record is Bulgaria's largest remaining forklift manufacturer.
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Models in the database carry internal factory codes such as DV 1630.33.017S or DV 1784.33.111S; there is no publicly documented, consistent translation of these number sequences into capacity or build-year figures — they follow the plant's internal drawing/production numbering.
Models recorded here span own weights of 2,680 to 11,000 kg, capacities of 1,250 to 8,000 kg, and lift heights of 3,300 to 4,500 mm, with diesel engines of 2,500 to 3,860 cm³ displacement — a classic programme of rugged counterbalance trucks from production close to the COMECON bloc.
For a used Balkancar, spare parts are the decisive question: the simple, mechanically oriented design makes repairs by independent workshops easier, but original parts from Bulgarian production are often only obtainable indirectly outside south-eastern Europe. As with any older diesel forklift, check the mast, axle bearings and hydraulic pump condition.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Balkancar Record Forklift, - Wikipedia: Balkancar (Geschichte, Marktposition 1970er/80er) (Wikipedia), - Wikipedia: Balkancar Record, Plovdiv (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Elektrisch (Batterie)correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 7.5 kWcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 80 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,962 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | pneumatic tyrescorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 13 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 1,750 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,600 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift height | 3,300 mmcorrect |
| Lowering speed | 18 m/mincorrect |
Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Lift speed | 16.8 m/mincorrect |
| Load centre | 500.1 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 8°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 4°correct |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 2.5 kW/t (8 kW / 3 t)
Stronger than 17% of the forklift trucks in the register — out of 316 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S have?
The Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S delivers 7.5 kW.
How much does the Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,962 kg.
How fast does the Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S go?
Top speed is 13 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Balkancar Record ER 634.33.242 S?
Load capacity is 1,600 kg at a 500 mm load centre, lift height 3,300 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
DV 1794.33.110 SR
DV 1798.33.110 SR
DV1630.33.017S
DV1632.33.017S
DV1636.33.017S
DV1638.33.017S
DV1784.33.111S
DV1786.33.111S
DV1788.33.113S
DV1792.33.113S
DV1794.33.114S
DV1798.33.159S
Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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