Konecranes Forklifts: 10 to 65 Ton Lift Trucks

Downtime costs you everything. Bulk keeps your operation moving.

Bulk Lift Products is an authorized distributor of Konecranes Lift Trucks through new equipment sales, rentals, and EaaS (Equipment-as-a-Service) offerings, backed by OEM parts and factory-trained field service. Our team specs and configures equipment to the specific application, including custom attachment fabrication for operations that fall outside standard use cases.

Konecranes heavy forklifts SMV-33-1200-C

Not Your Ordinary Forklift

Eco-efficient features enhance productivity and cut lifecycle costs to reduce engine time, drive train and tire wear, and extend the functional life of your forklift.

Konecranes forklift SMV-16-1200-C

10 to 65 Ton Lifting Capacity

Standard and extended load center options available.

Cummins & Volvo Penta Engines

Choose the engine that fits your duty cycle and emissions requirements. Both platforms are Tier 4 Final compliant and supported by nationwide parts availability.

TRUCONNECT® Telematics Standard

Standard on all new Konecranes lift trucks. Monitor fleet location, fuel use, tire pressure, fault codes, and utilization in near real-time through the your KONECRANES customer portal.

  • Flow Drive transmission reduces fuel consumption by up to 25% without reducing performance
  • All current-generation Konecranes lift trucks are compatible with HVO100, a renewable fuel that cuts carbon emissions by up to 90% with no infrastructure changes required
  • E-VER fully electric models available for operations targeting zero tailpipe emissions
  • Konecranes EcoDrive operator training mode helps your team get the most out of every shift
  • Fork and carriage combinations, fork-shaft systems, and lifting masts available across the full capacity range
  • Coil rams for steel and aluminum handling, roll clamps for paper and wood, and container spreaders for port and intermodal operations
  • Pantograph extensions, lifting hooks, and lifting jibs available for extended load centers
  • Attachments can be customized or sourced through third-party integration to fit your exact application
  • ErgoCab is fully customizable: choose levers or joystick, mini-wheel or lever steering, and seat configuration
  • Large curved windows with no corner posts give operators a clear line of sight to the forks at all times
  • Air suspension seat, air conditioning, and powerful heating and ventilation standard
  • Cab can be raised for improved visibility on high-lift applications
  • EMC Master electronic machine control monitors all critical truck functions on a 7-inch touchscreen with programmable settings
  • TRUCONNECT telematics standard since 2022: tracks location, fuel consumption, tire pressure, fault codes, and utilization
  • CheckApp mobile inspection tool guides drivers through pre-shift inspections and logs results digitally
  • Work Zone geofencing lets you set speed limits, height restrictions, and operating boundaries remotely
  • Heavy-duty box-type chassis built from four welded steel plates delivers double torsional stiffness for reliable performance under sustained load
  • Maintenance-free brakes with continuous oil cooling provide full stopping power in every operating condition
  • Load-sensing hydraulics standard across the full model range
  • Genuine Konecranes parts in stock and deliverable within 1 to 3 business days through your authorized distributor

  • 7" touchscreen with electronic control monitoring system helps optimize efficiency.

  • Create work zones to limit speed and height. Geofence restricted areas. Track maintenance, downtime, and safety.

Konecranes Forklift Attachment Options

Integrated forks, sideshift, and fork positioning

Carriage with kissing forks for steel handling

Carriage with kissing forks for steel handling

Reinforced forks for round cargo

Single Coil Ram with fork shaft

Double Coil Rams with fork shaft

Single Coil Ram, integral version

Duplex, 2-stage, no freelift

Duplex, 2-stage with freelift

Triplex, 3-stage with freelift

Carriage with one leveling fork (up/down)

Carriage with center leveling (2 forks)

Carriage with fork shaft system (multi-function), pintype and hook-type versions

Different container spreaders with inverted forks and fork shafts

(single or double)

(Different Versions)

Konecranes Forklift Applications: Industries We Serve

Metals Production

  • Steel coil and slab movement with coil rams and fork-shaft systems
  • Custom-adapted trucks for EAF yards, rolling mills, and aluminum operations
  • High-cycle duty in environments where every production hour counts
  • Full customization including third-party attachment integration

Scrap & Recycling

  • Shredder feed, yard sorting, and ferrous/non-ferrous material handling
  • High-abuse environment built for continuous, punishing cycles
  • Magnetic and grab attachment options for loose and irregular scrap
  • Forklift capacity matched to bucket and ladle loading requirements

Ports & Terminals

  • Loaded container handling up to 45 tons with container spreader attachments
  • Fork and carriage combinations for general cargo and breakbulk freight
  • Fast total operating speed for high-throughput terminal environments
  • Proven at major container terminals across North America and worldwide

Rail & Intermodal

  • Container transfer between rail, truck, and barge
  • Reach stackers with telescopic intermodal spreaders for 20 and 40 ft containers
  • Load/unload rail cars and lorries in a single movement
  • Slab grab units available for heavy industrial intermodal loads

Concrete & Precast

  • Precast slab, beam, and panel handling with full lifting mast options
  • Fork-shaft systems for brick, block, and dense masonry loads
  • Power and stability for the heaviest concrete products without sacrificing fuel efficiency
  • Custom adaptations available for non-standard load geometry

Mining & Aggregates

  • Heavy equipment movement including engines, gearboxes, cables, and tires
  • Built for dust, debris, and rough-surface operating conditions
  • ISO 6055 certified overhead guards standard
  • Optional Mining Kit with fire suppression, emergency stops, and reflective banding

Wood & Paper

  • Paper roll handling with single and double roll clamps
  • Expandable bale attachment handles pulp bales up to 15 tons in one lift
  • Fork rotator for emptying woodchip containers destined for pulping
  • Fork-shaft systems for rough-sawn lumber and timber packs

Logistics & Distribution

  • Heavy general cargo handling for warehouse and distribution hub operations
  • Container-based receiving and shipping with spreader and fork combinations
  • High-cycle throughput capability with EMC Master machine control
  • Adaptable to a wide range of load types without changing trucks

Mill Services

  • Slag and by-product handling in integrated steel mill support operations
  • Equipment staging and positioning around hot-metal processing areas
  • Custom-built for the workflows specific to your mill environment
  • Adaptations available for heat shielding and extended service intervals

Energy & Utilities

  • Wind turbine component handling including tower sections, blades, and nacelles
  • Heavy pipe and tank container movement for oil, gas, and utility infrastructure
  • Lift capacity from 10 to 65 tons covers virtually every energy sector application
  • Special attachments for long-pipe and oversized load configurations

Earth Moving

  • Staging and positioning of heavy earthmoving attachments and ground-engaging tools
  • On-site movement of equipment components during excavation and site prep
  • High-capacity trucks for moving machinery that standard forklifts cannot reach

Waste & Environmental

  • Bale and bulk material movement at transfer stations and MRFs
  • Heavy-duty cycles in contaminated, corrosive, and debris-heavy environments
  • Attachments available for non-uniform waste load configurations

Industrial & Other

  • General heavy manufacturing support including component staging and line feeding
  • Custom adaptations for unique load shapes, weights, and facility layouts
  • One truck platform configurable across multiple applications in the same facility

Konecranes Forklift Questions, Answered

How much does a Konecranes forklift cost?

The price of a new Konecranes forklift depends on capacity, engine, and attachment configuration. The biggest price drivers are lifting capacity in the 10 to 65 ton range, your engine choice between Cummins and Volvo Penta, and any custom attachments your application needs. A standard fork configuration sits at the low end of the range, while container spreaders, coil rams, and custom-fabricated attachments add to it. If you tell us your application and capacity, we can give you a configured number instead of a guess.

What does it cost to run a Konecranes forklift per hour?

Operating cost comes down to fuel burn, drivetrain and tire wear, and your maintenance program, and the eco-efficient features on these trucks are built to pull all three down. The engine management system reduces idle and engine time, which directly lowers fuel use and extends drivetrain and tire life. Both the Cummins and Volvo Penta platforms are Tier 4 Final compliant with nationwide parts availability, so you are not waiting on hard-to-source components when something needs replacing. The honest answer is that cost-per-hour depends heavily on your duty cycle and PM discipline, and we can help you model it against your current fleet.

How do I know what capacity I need?

Match the truck to your heaviest routine load, not your average one, with margin for the attachment weight on top. As a rough guide, 10 to 16 ton covers general cargo and lighter material handling, the mid range handles coil, slab, and heavy component movement, and 33 to 45 ton covers loaded container handling and the heaviest port and mill work. Attachments matter here too, because a spreader or coil ram changes your effective capacity and load center. Send us your load weights and what you are moving and we will spec the right capacity rather than overselling you a bigger truck than you need.

Can you service these forklifts after the sale?

Yes, factory-trained field service and OEM parts support are part of the package, not an upsell you chase down later. TRUCONNECT telematics comes standard on every new truck, so fault codes, utilization, and fleet health are visible in near real time, which speeds up diagnosis before a tech even rolls. If uptime and after-sale support are what you have been burned on before, that is the gap we exist to fill.

Can you customize a forklift for my application?

Yes, custom attachment fabrication and configuration is one of the main reasons operations come to us instead of buying off a standard spec sheet. We build for load shapes and use cases that fall outside standard forklift duty, including coil rams, fork-shaft systems, slab grabs, roll clamps, and third-party attachment integration. This is common in steel mills, scrap yards, and mills where the load geometry is not something a catalog truck handles. If your load does not fit a standard carriage, that is exactly the work we do.

How long does it take to get one?

Lead time depends on whether the configuration is in stock, built to order, or rental, so the range runs from immediate availability to varied for a custom-spec unit. Standard configurations move faster, while custom attachment fabrication adds time on the front end. If downtime is the issue and you need a truck now, a rental can bridge the gap while your ordered unit is built. Tell us your timeline and we will tell you honestly what is realistic.

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