SBF-Li Series Lithium Battery Powered Forklift Truck
A four-model range of lithium-battery counterbalance forklift trucks delivering 2000 kg to 3500 kg capacity with an 80V lithium-ion power system and three-phase AC drive. Fast-charging, zero-emission, and low-maintenance, the SBF-Li Series is built for demanding warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing operations across the UAE.
Product Overview
The Soosung SBF-Li Series is a range of lithium-battery powered counterbalance forklift trucks engineered for high-intensity material handling. Available in four capacities – the SBF-20Li (2000 kg), SBF-25Li (2500 kg), SBF-30Li (3000 kg), and SBF-35Li (3500 kg) – each model is rated at a 500 mm load center and lifts to a standard 3000 mm mast height, with load curves optimised for stable handling across the range.
Powered by an 80V lithium-ion battery and a three-phase AC drive system with MOSFET/AC control and ZAPI electronics, the SBF-Li Series combines strong performance – up to 20 km/h travel speed and 22% gradeability with load – with the operating-cost advantages of lithium: fast opportunity charging, no battery watering or gas emissions, and long cycle life. A digital instrument display and steering automatic deceleration enhance operator control and safety, making the SBF-Li Series an efficient, clean, and dependable choice for warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing plants throughout the UAE.
Key Features & Benefits
High-voltage lithium battery for fast charging, long life, and consistent power delivery.
MOSFET/AC drive with ZAPI control for smooth, efficient, low-maintenance performance.
Automatically reduces speed during turns for safer, more stable cornering.
Clear on-board display shows speed, battery status, and operating data at a glance.
Climbs gradients up to 22% with a full load for ramps and inclined yards.
Travel speeds of 19-20 km/h keep cycle times short in busy operations.
Standard 3 m mast across all models, with optimised load curves per capacity.
Clean electric operation suited to indoor warehouses and food-safe sites.
Pneumatic tyres front and rear for traction on mixed indoor/outdoor surfaces.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | SBF-20Li | SBF-25Li | SBF-30Li | SBF-35Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||||
| Load Capacity (kg) | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 |
| Load Center (mm) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Max. Lifting Height (mm) | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Overhead Guard Height (mm) | 2170 | 2170 | 2180 | 2180 |
| Length to Fork Face (mm) | 40×122×920 | 40×122×1070 | 45×125×1070 | 50×125×1070 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1160 | 1160 | 1225 | 1225 |
| Turning Radius – in Standard Battery Compartment (mm) | 2050 | 2050 | 2215 | 2215 |
| Wheels & Chassis | ||||
| Tire (Front) | 7.00-12-14PR | 7.00-12-14PR | 28×9-15-14PR | 28×9-15 |
| Tire (Rear) | 18×7-8-14PR | 18×7-8-14PR | 200/50-10 | 200/50-10 |
| Tire Type | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Weight | ||||
| Total Approximate Weight – W/O Battery (kg) | 3510/3290 | 3890/3670 | 4580/4230 | 5000/4650 |
| Performance | ||||
| Travel Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (km/h) | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 | 19/20 |
| Lifting Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (mm/s) | 0.49/1.6 | 0.49/1.6 | 0.48/0.6 | 0.44/0.54 |
| Battery Voltage / Rated Capacity (5h) (V/Ah) | 80/271 | 80/271 | 80/404 | 80/404 |
| Drive Motor – 60 min. Rating (kW) | 16.6 | 16.6 | 17 | 17 |
| Pump Motor – 15 min. Rating (kW) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Drive Motor Control Method | MOSFET/AC | MOSFET/AC | MOSFET/AC | MOSFET/AC |
| Controls | ZAPI | ZAPI | ZAPI | ZAPI |
⚠ Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Applications
Warehouses
High-throughput pallet handling with clean, fast-charging lithium power.
Distribution Centres
Round-the-clock loading and put-away with opportunity charging.
Logistics & Yards
22% gradeability and pneumatic tyres for ramps and mixed surfaces.
Manufacturing
Reliable feed of raw materials and finished goods on production lines.
Retail & Wholesale
Quiet, emission-free handling for back-of-house and indoor storage.
Cold Storage
Lithium performance holds up in demanding temperature-controlled sites.
What the lithium battery actually changes
A lithium forklift like the SBF-Li is not just a greener badge — it changes the daily routine in ways that show up on the running-cost sheet. There is no battery room to ventilate, no watering or equalising, no gassing, and no swapping a heavy battery halfway through a double shift. You plug in during breaks and the truck tops up.
That suits operations that run hard. For a single light shift the maths is closer, and a conventional lead-acid forklift can be the cheaper buy. But the moment you are into long hours, multiple shifts, or a cold store where lead-acid struggles, lithium usually wins back its premium through uptime and near-zero battery maintenance.
How to know if lithium is worth it for you
The honest test is shift length and how often a battery swap interrupts work today. If your team loses time to charging or swapping, or you are buying spare batteries, lithium removes that whole problem. We will run the comparison against your actual hours rather than sell the technology for its own sake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a lithium forklift worth the higher price over lead-acid?
For single light shifts, often not — a lead-acid forklift is cheaper upfront. For long hours, multi-shift work or cold stores, lithium usually pays back through opportunity charging, no battery swaps and almost no battery maintenance. We will compare both against your real usage.
Does the lithium battery need special maintenance?
No watering, no equalising and no dedicated battery room — that is much of the point. It charges during breaks and largely looks after itself, which is why multi-shift UAE operations tend to favour it.
Do you supply and deliver the Soosung SBF-Li Lithium Battery Forklift across the UAE?
Yes. ARAS Developments FZE supplies and delivers the Soosung SBF-Li Lithium Battery Forklift across all seven emirates of the UAE, with on-site service and genuine spare parts.
Is ARAS the authorised Soosung distributor in the UAE?
Yes. ARAS Developments FZE is the authorised distributor of Soosung material-handling equipment in the UAE.
Can I get pricing, a demo or the specification sheet for the Soosung SBF-Li Lithium Battery Forklift?
Yes. Contact ARAS Developments FZE for current pricing, an on-site demonstration and the full specification of the Soosung SBF-Li Lithium Battery Forklift.
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