Hyundai HLF18-5
Series: Hyundai Forklift
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Hyundai forklifts – diesel, LPG and electric trucks of the -5, -7 and III series: 1.3 to 16 tonnes, how to read D, L, B, HDF, HLF and HBF
Hyundai Construction Equipment has built forklifts since the 1990s at its Ulsan plant as a complement to its construction equipment programme; in Europe the trucks are sold through the construction equipment dealer network. The type code follows a fixed pattern: the number gives the capacity in hundreds of kilograms (15 = 1.5 t, 25 = 2.5 t, 160 = 16 t), the letter the drive – D for diesel, L for LPG, B for battery, i.e. electric – appended letters such as C for the compact version, T for three-wheel electric trucks, R for reach trucks, and the suffix -5, -7 or III denotes the generation. The older notation puts the letter H first: HDF for Hyundai Diesel Forklift, HLF for LPG, HBF for electric, HBR for reach truck.
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The register lists 55 versions with capacities from 1,349 to 16,000 kg and service weights from 1,500 to 18,948 kg; widths run from 960 to 2,499 mm. Engines recorded for the combustion trucks are Mitsubishi 4G64 (LPG), Hyundai HMC Beta, Kubota V3300, Yanmar 4TNE98 and Cummins QSB5.9-C, with displacements from 1,976 to 5,885 cm³ and rated speeds of 2,200 to 2,500 rpm; the electric trucks run on 48 or 80 V. Recorded outputs lie between 46 and 66 kW.
The span shows the programme: three-wheel electrics for the warehouse, standard diesel and LPG for the yard, and the 10- to 16-tonners of the -7 series for timber, steel and ports.
On used trucks, as with all forklifts, operating hours, play in the mast, condition of forks and chains (chains are wear parts with a replacement limit), battery condition on electrics and, on combustion trucks, the availability of engine parts from the respective engine maker are what count.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Hyundai Gabelstapler, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 4G63-32HLcorrect |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 1,997.6 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,091.2correct |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,362.5correct |
| Ground clearance | 120.1correct |
| Unladen weight | 2,947 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 20.6 km/hcorrect |
|---|---|
| Turning radius | 1,970 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,588 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift height | 3,300 mmcorrect |
Other data
| Lift speed | 34.2 m/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Load centre | 609.6 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 10°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 6°correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hyundai HLF18-5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,947 kg.
What engine does the Hyundai HLF18-5 have?
1,998 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Hyundai HLF18-5 go?
Top speed is 20.6 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Hyundai HLF18-5?
Load capacity is 1,588 kg at a 610 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.
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