16 Ton Steel Mill Heavy Duty Diesel Forklift Truck For Continuous Casting Slab

The 16 Ton Steel Mill Heavy Duty Diesel Forklift Truck is an SLD heavy lift forklift engineered for the most demanding lifting duties in continuous casting slab transfer, hot billet handling, steel coil staging, and heavy workpiece transport in rolling and casting shops. Rated at 16,000 kg at a 1250 mm load center, the FD160 pairs a Weichai WD10G240E21 turbocharged diesel engine with a ZL60 powershift transmission and reinforced hub reduction axle. This combination delivers a 16-ton heavy lift forklift that maintains stable, predictable performance shift after shift, whether handling laden containers, steel slabs, or oversized fabricated blocks.

Every FD160 is assembled in an ISO 9001 controlled facility and validated by 3D finite element analysis before leaving the production line. The machine features a purpose-built design with a firm box-type frame, long wheelbase, and wide tread that keep loads stable throughout the lift cycle. This structural integrity, combined with full-hydraulic steering and four heavy caliper disc brakes, enables operators to work faster and more safely on ramps, in yards, and across uneven surfaces.

The FD160 is specified for continuous casting slab transfer, hot billet handling, steel coil staging, and heavy workpiece transport in rolling and casting shops. Its 16,000 kg capacity, full-hydraulic steering, and heavy duty chassis make it equally effective in continuous terminal cycles and in yard, mill, or fabrication shop duty. Customers also deploy the machine for heavy cargo loading, oversized equipment movement, and megaproject logistics where a crane would otherwise be required. The forklift's self-contained lifting power provides operational flexibility and reduces dependency on shared lifting equipment.

SLD is a specialist heavy lift forklift manufacturer with an integrated production base covering research and development, structural fabrication, assembly, testing, and after-sales service. Our engineering team designs the box-type frame, mast, and axle packages in-house, and every heavy duty forklift passes load testing and inspection before shipment. We supply 16-ton to 40-ton heavy lift forklifts to more than 60 countries, with export team support for documentation, shipping coordination, spare parts, and technical advice.

Our factory has manufactured heavy duty material handling equipment for over twenty years, delivering thousands of 16-ton class machines to ports, steel plants, shipyards, timber yards, and precast concrete facilities. Production follows a disciplined process including laser cutting and formed steel structures, robotic welding of critical joints, non-destructive testing of main welds, precision machining of mast and axle parts, and controlled assembly of powertrain and hydraulic systems. Each FD160 undergoes static and dynamic load testing, brake testing, and functional hydraulic checks before shipment.

A steel casting plant in the Middle East used the 16-ton diesel forklift to move continuous casting slabs from the cooling bed to the finishing bay. Heat shielding and a raised cooling package kept hydraulic oil temperature stable through three consecutive shifts, and the four caliper disc brake system held loads safely on ramped roadways. Slab turnaround dropped by 15 percent after commissioning.

Our engineers match mast, fork, axle, and cooling options to specific operational requirements, ensuring machines perform optimally from day one without requiring retrofitting later.

Every FD160 is prepared for ocean freight with corrosion protection, secured fixings, and partial disassembly for flat rack container loading where required. Documentation includes operation manual, spare parts catalogue, and warranty statement. The forklift carries a 12-month or 2000-hour warranty on major components, supported by overseas spare parts channels and remote technical help. For heavy lift forklift fleet owners, we also offer scheduled maintenance plans and operator training to maintain equipment availability and safety throughout the service life.