EL38 PRO 3.8 tons BYD lithium battery electric forklift 2026

BYD EL38 PRO lithium battery electric forklift, rated load 3.8 tons, the whole machine has a self-weight of 4960kg and a turning radius of 2540mm. It adopts 80V power supply, optional 270Ah/540Ah lithium battery, battery...
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EL38 PRO is a 3.8-ton lithium-ion electric forklift launched by BYD, suitable for medium and heavy-duty cargo transfer scenarios in factories and raw material warehouses. It is equipped with an 80V high-voltage lithium battery system and provides 270Ah and 540Ah battery capacities. The counterweight layout of the whole machine is balanced and stable, and the 2540mm turning radius is suitable for large and medium-sized factory storage channels, which can meet the needs of continuous heavy-duty handling operations for different durations.

core parameter

  • Rated load: 3.8T, suitable for heavy metal raw materials, large molds, heavy industrial pallets, and medium and heavy parts stacking transfer;

  • The weight of the whole machine: 4960KG, the fuselage weight distribution is reasonable, and the body remains stable under lifting and full load driving conditions;

  • Turning radius: 2540mm, suitable for large and medium-sized factories, warehousing conventional channels, wide storage area between shelves shift, turn operation smoothly;

  • Power supply voltage: 80V high voltage power platform, full load driving, cargo lifting power output smooth and stable;

  • Battery specifications: Optional 270Ah/540Ah BYD lithium battery, which can match the corresponding battery life configuration according to the company's single-day operation time and charging conditions.

Product advantage

1.3.8 tons of medium and heavy load, with good operating stability

Rated 3.8 tons bearing capacity, with 4960KG counterweight of the whole machine, high stacking, ramp transfer when the body balance is good, suitable for machining, building materials, hardware raw material warehouse in the heavy load handling conditions, the operation process state is stable and controllable.

2. Suitable for large and medium-sized factory channels, easy to operate

2540Mm turning radius, suitable for large and medium-sized factories, raw material yard conventional wide channel, large-scale storage area movement, turnaround operation smooth, suitable for large and medium-sized storage area operation layout.

3. Dual-capacity lithium battery optional, flexible to adapt to different working loads

Equipped with BYD's self-developed 80V high-voltage lithium battery, it provides 270Ah short battery life and 540Ah long battery life. Enterprises can choose on demand based on daily operation time and on-site charging conditions. The power output is smooth and the charging operation process is simple. Compared with traditional lead-acid batteries, it can effectively reduce the risk of electrolyte leakage and adapt to diverse working conditions.

applicable scenario

Medium-sized machinery processing workshop, building materials raw material storage, metal profile warehouse, logistics heavy-duty transit warehouse, casting supporting plant, parts manufacturing base and other indoor medium and heavy load handling conditions.

Product Summary

The EL38 PRO 3.8-ton BYD lithium-ion forklift has sufficient medium and heavy load-bearing capacity, dual-capacity self-developed lithium-ion battery matching scheme and mature steering structure, suitable for large and medium-sized factories, raw material warehouses cargo transshipment operations, energy saving and environmental protection, and moderate daily maintenance costs. It is suitable for enterprises with medium and heavy cargo transshipment needs.

project
unit
EL38-Pro
characteristic
Power type
electric
rated load
Kg
3800
load center distance
mm
500
lifting height
mm
3000
Free lifting height
mm
130
Fork size
Length x Width x Thickness
mm
50/122/1070
gantry inclination
front/rear

5/8
lower turning radius
mm
2540
Lower Limit Right Angle Stacking Channel Width (1x1.2 Tray Horizontal)
mm
4250
Lower Limit Right Angle Stacking Channel Width (0.8x1.2 Tray Horizontal)
mm
4450
Lower ground clearance
mm
140
Ground clearance of gantry
mm
120
Top guard (driver's room) height
mm
2245
Front overhang
mm
485
performance
Maximum driving speed
fully loaded
km/h
16
no load
km/h
18
Maximum lifting speed
fully loaded
mm/s
380
no load
mm/s
450
ceiling descent rate
fully loaded
mm/s
550
no load
mm/s
450
upper limit climbing ability
fully loaded
%18
no load
%20
size
full length
There are forks
mm
3870
No fork
mm
2800
full width
mm
1270
Door rack high height - with 1200 high shelf (mm)
mm
4250
gantry height
mm
2120
chassis
tire
front wheel
250-15
rear wheel
6.5-10
Tyre type
Solid tire
wheelbase
mm
1770
Wheel track
Front/Rear Wheels
mm
1030/946
self-respect
No battery
Kg
4510
With battery
Kg
4920
drive
Battery
voltage
V
80
capacity
Ah
280/360/560
weight
Kg
410/500
Size WxHxL
mm
930734600
travel motor
rated power
kw
21.5
Oil pump motor
rated power
kw
24
Hydraulic tank capacity
L
60
working pressure
Mpa
18-19.5
noise
Db
≤75

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