3-Wheel Dual-Drive Counterbalance Forklift 1800 kg
SKU: TVL181
Designed around the advantages of lithium‑ion technology, the TVL series features a compact size for narrow‑aisle warehouse applications and delivers excellent operator comfort and stability.
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This 3‑wheel electric forklift is powered by dual drive motors, significantly increasing productivity.

Overview
Small size & turning radius:Enables narrow‑aisle operations, maximising operator comfort and stability.
Dual drive:Equipped with 80 V 2×5 kW dual drive motors to boost productivity.
Large legroom:Despite its narrow‑aisle design, it features an ergonomic layout that provides operators with generous legroom and operational comfort.
Highlights
80 V system delivering powerful performance
The 80 V 2×5.0 kW dual drive motors provide greater power efficiency than conventional 48 V systems, enabling the TVL series to achieve up to six hours' operation per charge.
Large workspace
Thanks to the compact EP lithium battery and the ergonomic layout of the control levers and foot brake pedal, the compact truck offers spacious legroom of 394 mm and delivers excellent operator comfort.
Compact truck size
The TVL series has a small turning radius—1,450 mm for the CPD15TVL, 1,550 mm for the CPD18TVL and 1,585 mm for the CPD20TVL—making it ideal for small warehouses with narrow aisles up to 3.5 m wide.
Integrated charger
The TVL series forklift comes with an EP Li‑ion battery and a 35 A single‑phase integrated charger with a 16 A plug, allowing charging from most power outlets (excluding 10 A and 13 A domestic plugs in Switzerland and the UK).
Applications
Narrow aisle:This counterbalance forklift is suitable for a range of tasks including indoor warehousing and narrow‑aisle operations, with a turning radius from 1,450 mm (CPD15TVL) to 1,585 mm (CPD20TVL).
Loading/Unloading:It delivers excellent performance for loading and unloading at docks or side‑bay lorries, powered by its robust 80 V battery. Ideal for the rental market thanks to its opportunity‑charging capability.

Technical specifications
- 1.1 Manufacturer
- EP
- 1.2 Model designation
- TVL181
- 1.3 Drive
- Electric
- 1.4 Operator type
- Seated
- 1.5 Rated capacity
- 1800 kg
- 1.6 Load centre distance
- 500 mm
- 1.8 Load distance, centre of drive axle to fork
- 420 mm
- 1.9 Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- 2.1 Service weight
- 3269 kg
- 2.2 Axle loading, laden front/rear
- 4415/654 kg
- 2.3 Axle loading, unladen front/rear
- 1368/1901 kg
- 3.1 Tyres
- Solid rubber
- 3.2 Tyre size, front
- 18X7-8 mm
- 3.3 Tyre size, rear
- 140/55-9 mm
- 3.5 Wheels, number front/rear (x=drive wheels)
- 2X/2
- 3.6 Tread width, front
- 943 mm
- 3.7 Tread width, rear
- 210 mm
- 4.0 Max lift height
- 6000 mm
- 4.1 Tilt of mast/fork carriage forward/backward
- 5/5 °
- 4.2 Height, mast lowered
- 2075 mm
- 4.3 Free lift
- 100 mm
- 4.4 Lift
- 3000 mm
- 4.5 Height, mast extended
- 4055 mm
- 4.7 Height of overhead guard (cabin)
- 2078 mm
- 4.8 Seat height relating to SIP/stand height
- 1050 mm
- 4.12 Coupling height
- 600 mm
- 4.19 Overall length
- 2833 mm
- 4.20 Length to face of forks
- 1913 mm
- 4.21 Overall width
- 1100 mm
- 4.22 Fork dimensions
- 40X100X920 mm
- 4.23 Fork carriage ISO 2328, class/type A, B
- 2A
- 4.24 Fork carriage width
- 1040 mm
- 4.31 Ground clearance, laden, below mast
- 89 mm
- 4.32 Ground clearance, centre of wheelbase
- 92 mm
- 4.34.1 Aisle width for pallets 1000×1200 crossways
- 3275 mm
- 4.34.2 Aisle width for pallets 800 × 1200 lengthways
- 3400 mm
- 4.35 Turning radius
- 1550 mm
- 5.1 Travel speed, laden/unladen
- 13/14 km/h
- 5.2 Lift speed, laden/unladen
- 0.33/0.45 m/s
- 5.3 Lowering speed, laden/unladen
- 0.4/0.44 m/s
- 5.8 Max. gradeability, laden/unladen
- 10/15 %
- 5.10 Service brake
- Hydraulic
- 5.11 Parking brake
- Mechanical
- 6.1 Drive motor rating S2 60 min
- 5.0X2 kW
- 6.2 Lift motor rating at S3 15%
- 11 kW
- 6.4.1 Battery voltage
- 80 V
- 6.4.2 Battery nominal capacity K5
- 205 Ah
- 6.4.3 Battery type
- Li-Ion
- 6.5 Battery weight
- 185 kg
- 6.6 Energy consumption according to DIN EN 16796
- 5.87 kWh/h
- 6.7 Turnover output according to VDI 2198
- 108 t/h
- 6.8 Turnover efficiency according to VDI 2198
- 24.11 t/kWh
- 8.1 Type of drive unit
- AC
- 10.1 Operating pressure for attachments
- 180 bar
- 10.2 Oil volume for attachments
- 25 ℓ/min
- 10.5 Steering design
- Hydraulic
- 10.7 Sound pressure level at the driver's seat
- 70 dB(A)