Hyster H 2.50 XL

The H7.0FT-L lifts a load of 7,000 kilograms to a height of 4,705 millimetres. The lifting motion runs through a triplex mast, a three-stage mast that stays compact when retracted and only extends to its full height once the load is raised.

LPG forklifts such as the H7.0FT-L burn their fuel more cleanly than diesel-powered trucks, so with adequate ventilation they can also be used inside enclosed buildings, while outdoors they work just as they do indoors. The stated load capacity of 7,000 kilograms applies at the load centre set out under EU standards, usually 500 millimetres for forklifts, and it falls as lift height increases or the load's centre of gravity shifts.

When buying second-hand, the LPG fuel system deserves particular attention: lines, threaded fittings and the tank-change mechanism should be checked for leaks and the condition of the seals. The triplex mast shows wear on its guide rails and lifting chains, which shows up as stretching, and the lift cylinders should be free of oil traces. At a load capacity of seven tonnes, it is also worth checking the tyres and axles, which carry particular strain under that load.