Three-Wheel Electric Lift Trucks

3,000-4,000 lb Capacity
 Comfort And
Productivity

Rugged, highly versatile three-wheel electric

Cat® lift trucks can help your productivity.
Their size and agility make them a smart choice
in warehouses, on docks, and for loading and
unloading trailers.

Model Capacity at 24 in Load Center

EP16KT 3000 lb
EP18KT 3500 lb
EP20KT 4000 lb
Each truck is available in 36-volt or 48-volt systems.

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Spacious Floor Area
Unlike compact trucks that compromise on the
operator’s space, this truck offers an unusually
large, flat, and uncluttered floor area.
Additionally, the seat can be adjusted over a full
six inches to give operators generous leg room.
The cowl-mounted mechanical parking brake lever
also frees up floor space.

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 Flex-Comfort Seat Belt
An innovative Flex-Comfort seat belt is standard.
It features a resilient section that gives the operator
an extra measure of freedom when turning constantly
to the side in reverse travel. An operator-presence
switch under the seat is designed to disable drive and
hydraulic motors when the operator leaves the seat.
Easy Entry And Exit
A low-positioned, slip-resistant, open step and
convenient grab bar allow any operator to step up and
step down easily. The floor mat features a textured,
slip-resistant rubber surface that helps reduce
operator fatigue while muting drivetrain sounds.

Genuine Comfort And

Body Support
The seat’s contoured fit is designed for the operator
who must shift and reposition the body repeatedly.
A molded lip on the seat back helps give comforting
arm support and leverage to relieve back stress when
moving the truck in a reverse direction. The bottom
cushion is sculpted with side bolsters for thigh
support, and the back cushion provides
lumbar and torso support. A tough, wear-
resistant cloth seat breathes for cool comfort.

Low-Cost Replacement
The seat’s practical two-piece design saves money;
you replace only one piece at a time, not the entire
seat assembly.

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Infinitely Adjustable
Tilt Steering Wheel
The tilt steering wheel accommodates many operator
comfort preferences. The system provides smooth
positioning of the wheel over seven degrees of movement.
The instrument panel is also mounted on the tilting column,
so the operator can view truck functions at a glance.

Quick-Reach Conveniences
A storage tray helps keep pens, markers, tools, and
other materials handy. A beverage holder helps reduce
spills during travel and cowl-mounted hydraulic controls
are within easy reach.

Good Visibility Mast

Operators who can view the forks and
surroundings without contorting their
bodies are more productive. Visibility
through the mast is achieved with narrow
flanges and deep web channels. Hose and
chain routings are behind the mast. Square
fork bars help optimize visibility through
the carriage.

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 Informative Operator Display
Lighted LCD displays include battery discharge indicator,
travel speed, truck operating hours, drive motor hours,
hydraulic motor hours, and clock. Real-time diagnostics
include LED indicators for service interval, brush wear,
over-temperature, low-battery warning, brake fluid levels,
fault detection, and park brake.

On-Board Diagnostics
A sophisticated, built-in monitoring and diagnostics
system is standard—no external handset is required.
The system displays the truck’s operational status on the
operator’s console. If a fault occurs, the display signals
the operator to take corrective action before permitting
continued operation of the truck. These early indicators
are designed to help keep the truck up and running.

Added Troubleshooting
Capabilities
The truck history folder allows the service technician to
troubleshoot the truck historically by reviewing the last
32 fault codes. Each fault code includes battery state of
charge and truck operating hours to indicate when the
fault occurred. This data helps identify potential concerns.

Hydraulic Lift System

A powerful, high-performance pump motor helps deliver
fast lift and tilt speeds, and helps reduce the risk of
overheating. Energy-efficient transistor-controlled
hydraulics are standard and can deliver fully
programmable, infinitely controlled hydraulic speeds
with an exceptionally smooth, quiet operation.

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Simplified, Quiet Controller
The Cat MicroCommand SX control system helps give this
three-wheel lift truck its excellent performance and energy
efficiency. The exclusive technology combines rugged
dependability and remarkable simplicity with quiet
operation and easy servicing. The MicroCommand SX
controller uses substantially less serviceable parts
compared to a traditional controller. Directional contactors
are eliminated, reducing the number of replacement parts.
The controller is mounted to the counterweight, which
serves as an integrated, efficient heat sink, so the system
operates at low temperatures. All controller components
are protected by a weather-resistant metal cover and can
be accessed without special tools.
Receiving
Office
B
E personnel can further adjust a number of performance
Shipping
C
A Outside D
Storage
62˚
72˚
90˚
Wheel Angle Sensor
When the operator turns the wheel, the
MicroCommand SX control system uses a wheel
angle sensor to distribute proportional power to
the independent motor driving each wheel. The
inside wheel slows until, at 62˚, power is
minimized. At 72˚, the inside wheel begins
reversing with increasing speed, until in a
maximum turn, it moves in reverse at a speed
equal to the forward-moving outside wheel. This
continuous, proportional control helps allow the
truck to turn within its own length, while
improving traction on wet and uneven surfaces.
Customized Performance
Customers can choose from five programmable
operating modes to help match performance
characteristics to any application. Authorized
settings individually within a mode, offering
customization involving a change in operators or
application demands. This customer-oriented
versatility helps ensure product protection, efficient
energy management, and maximum productivity.
Full Range of Programmable Modes:
• APPLICATION A: General warehouse utility: high
travel speeds, moderate lift requirements
• APPLICATION B: High performance: fast acceleration,
high lift/tilt speeds
• APPLICATION C: Economy: slow acceleration, low
travel speeds, moderate lift/tilt speeds
• APPLICATION D: Long travel: high travel speeds,
moderate lift/tilt speeds
• APPLICATION E: Short shuttle (dock work): low
travel speeds, fast tilt speeds, moderate lift speeds
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 Powerful, High-Torque
Drivetrain
These Cat lift trucks feature an exclusive, heavy-duty,
geared drivetrain that delivers high performance at
noticeably quiet operating levels. Dual-drive motors
produce a power-packed 4.5 kw each. Three-stage
helical gears provide main reduction for essential high-
torque performance and travel speeds up to 9.9 mph.
You approach the performance of a four-wheeler with
the maneuverability of a three-wheeler.
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Cushion Tires Are Standard
Cushion tires offer low rolling resistance with excellent
capacity retention and stability at high lift in indoor
applications. To extend the truck’s versatility to indoor
and outdoor work, solid pneumatic-shaped tires
are available. Pneumatic-shaped tires help provide
greater operator comfort, more shock absorption, and
traction on wet surfaces.
Dual-Steer Tires Are Standard
Unlike single-steer tire systems, dual-steer tires
distribute turning stress and wear over a greater area.
This reduces bearing and spindle loads and saves change-
outs of components and tires. The double footprint also
helps increase traction and capacity retention.
Rack-And-Pinion Steering
Also standard on this three-wheeler is power-assisted,
hydrostatic rack-and-pinion steering, which reduces
steering effort. The steering axle is linked to two
symmetrically arranged rear wheels. Loads are
supported by the steer axle and the tapered roller
bearings of the pinion gear.
Effortless Braking
Extra-thick rotors and an enlarged pad-to-rotor contact
area quickly dissipate heat. Operators will sense that
minimal foot pedal pressure can provide effective
braking. The outboard location of the brakes also
enhances cooling and makes them easily accessible to
service.
Regenerative braking is standard. When the operator
changes direction, the MicroCommand SX system induces
electric braking, which helps extend both brake and
brush life, and displaces heat build-up in the motor.
Ask For A Demonstration
The advantages of the 3,000-4,000 lb capacity
three-wheel electric lift truck become obvious
with a demonstration. See strong proof that Cat
lift trucks and your Cat lift truck dealer can offer
you more productivity-driven benefits for a strong
return on your equipment investment. Call for an
appointment today.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS EP16KT
MODEL EP18KT
MODEL EP20KT
MODEL
1 at rated load center lb kg 3000 1600 3500 1800 4000 2000
Capacity
2 at load center – distance in mm 24 500 24 500 24 500
3 Power diesel, gasoline, LP gas, electric electric electric electric
4 Tire type cushion, pneumatic cushion cushion cushion
5 Wheels (x = driven) number front / rear 2x/2 2x/2 2x/2
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
10 Lift maximum fork height with rated load in mm 177 3730 177 4120 178 3580
11 Lift with standard maximum fork height in mm 130 3330 130 3330 130 3330
12 two-stage mast free fork height in mm 4.5 115 4.5 115 4.5 115
Forks thickness x length x width in mm 1.4x42x4 35x1067x100 1.4x42x4 35x1067x100 1.4x42x4 35x1067x100
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Fork spacing out-to-out minimum / maximum in mm 9.4/36 240/920 9.4/36 240/920 9.4/36 240/920
14 Tilt forward / backward 6/7 6/7 6/7
15 length to fork face in mm 74.5 1900 79 2000 80 2035
with standard cushion tires in mm 42 1070 42 1070 42 1070
16 width
w/optional solid pneumatic tires in mm 42 1070 42 1070 44.5 1130
Overall
17 with lowered mast in mm 83 2105 83 2105 83 2105
dimensions
18 seat height in mm 40 1016 40 1016 40 1016
height
19 to top of overhead guard in mm 80.5 2040 80.5 2040 80.5 2040
20 with extended mast in mm 179 4550 179 4550 179 4550
21 Minimum outside turning radius in mm 60 1520 64 1620 65 1645
22 Load moment constant in mm 15 381 15 381 15.4 392
23 Minimum aisle – 90° stack – zero clearance + load length in mm 75 1900 79 2000 80 2035
PERFORMANCE\
PERFORMANCE
36V mph km/h 8.1/9.3 13/15 8.1/9.3 13/15 8.1/9.3 13/15
40 travel loaded / empty
48V mph km/h 8.7/9.9 14/16 8.7/9.9 14/16 8.7/9.9 14/16
36V fpm m/s 59/89 .3/.45 57/89 .29/.45 55.1/89 .28/.45
41 Speeds lift speed loaded / empty
48V fpm m/s 79/120 .4/.6 77/120 .39/.6 75/120 .38/.6
36V fpm m/s 100/98 .52/.5 100/98 .52/.5 100/98 .52/.5
42 lowering speed loaded / empty
48V fpm m/s 100/98 .52/.5 100/98 .52/.5 100/98 .52/.5
36V lb N 600 2660 580 2570 560 2470
loaded (60 min. rating)
48V lb N 600 2660 580 2570 560 2470
43 Drawbar pull
loaded maximum (5 min. rating) 36V lb N 1360 6070 1340 5980 1320 5890
48V lb N 1360 6070 1340 5980 1320 5890
36V % 13 12 11
loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km)
44 Gradeability 48V % 13 12 11
maximum loaded / empty 36V % 19 / 30 17 / 28 15 / 26
48V % 19 / 30 17 / 28 15 / 26
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
50 Empty w/minimum weight battery lb kg 6800 3100 7300 3300 7700 3525
with rated load front lb kg 8660 4180 9500 4510 10270 4875
rear lb kg 1140 520 1300 590 1430 650
51 Axle load
without load front lb kg 3300 1510 3550 1600 3500 1615
rear lb kg 3500 1590 3750 1700 4200 1910
CHASSIS
CHASSIS
60 front, standard cushion tires in mm 18x7x12 457x178x305 18x7x12 457x178x305 18x7x12 457x178x305
61 Tire size front, optional solid pneumatic tires in mm 18x7-8 457x178x203 18x7-8 457x178x203 200/50-10
62 rear cushion tires in mm 15x5x11.25 381x127x286 15x5x11.25 381x127x286 15x5x11.25 381x127x286
63 Wheelbase in mm 51.5 1305 55.5 1410 55.5 1410
64 front, standard cushion tires in mm 35 894 35 894 35 894
65 Tread width front, optional solid pneumatic tires in mm 36 913 36 913 37 935
66 rear cushion tires in mm 6.5 170 6.5 170 6.5 170
67 at lowest point @ mast in mm 2.9 75 2.9 75 2.9 75
Ground clearance
68 at center of wheelbase in mm 3.9 100 3.9 100 3.9 100
69 service mech / hyd mech / hyd mech / hyd
Brakes
70 parking mechanical mechanical mechanical
POWERTRAIN
POWERTRAIN
80 type lead-acid lead-acid lead-acid
81 voltage / capacity @ 5 hr. discharge volts / AH 36 / 675 36 / 825 36 / 825
Battery
82 voltage / capacity @ 5 hr. discharge volts / AH 48 / 600 48 / 720 48 / 720
83 weight, minimum lb kg 1910 865 2200 1000 2200 1000
84 traction output 36V (60 min. rating) HP kW 6 4.5 6 4.5 6 4.5
85 traction output 48V (60 min. rating) HP kW 6 4.5 6 4.5 6 4.5
Motors
86 lift output 36V (20% rating) HP kW 11.6 8.7 11.6 8.7 11.6 8.7
87 lift output 48V (20% rating) HP kW 15.4 11.5 15.4 11.5 15.4 11.5
88 drive type / speed IGBT transistor IGBT transistor IGBT transistor
Controls
89 hydraulic type / speed IGBT transistor IGBT transistor IGBT transistor
90 Relief pressure for attachments psi bar 2625 180 2625 180 2625 180
91 Noise level mean value at operator’s ear dB(A) 68.4 68.4 68.4

NOTE: These specifications assume the use of drive axles, tires and tilt angles specified. Any modification to specifications, or any other combination of specifications
made after the shipment of the truck, requires prior written approval from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (“MCFA”). (See ANSI B56.1 Part II 4.2.) Also be advised
that overall operating visibility may be affected by the mast configuration and mast options of your lift truck. Therefore, you may need to add ancillary [auxiliary]
devices or modify your operating practices. Consult your dealer for further information.

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Call-out numbers shown in
the diagram below correspond to the
first column of the specifications chart.

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Standard Battery Compartments* SAFETY STANDARDS

These trucks meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B56.1, part III
Length Width Height Safety Standards for powered industrial trucks. UL-Classified by Underwriters
in mm in mm in mm Laboratories, Inc., as to fire and electric shock hazard only. Types E, EE (optional),
Industrial Trucks. Users should be aware of, and adhere to, applicable codes and
EP16KT 20.9 531 40 1016 24.8 630 regulations regarding operator training, use, operation and maintenance of powered
EP18KT 24.9 634 40 1016 24.8 630 industrial trucks, including:
• ASME B56.1, part II.
EP20KT 24.9 634 40 1016 24.8 630 • NFPA 505, fire safety standard for powered industrial trucks - type designations,
areas of use, maintenance and operation.
Connector, SB 350 Gray, Lead Length 20 in (505
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that may apply.
mm), Position B *Deduct 0.5 in (13 mm) from Specifications, equipment, technical data, photos and illustrations based on informa-
each dimension for maximum battery size. tion at time of printing and subject to change without notice. Some products may be
shown with optional equipment.

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C a t l i f t t r u c k d e a l e rs p u t Unlimited Hours Warranty covers parts and labor for one year,
c u s t o m e r n e e d s f i rs t , w i t h regardless of service hours.

t h e m o s t c o m p re h e n s i ve
Parts Fast or Parts Free Guarantee ensures next-business-day
c u s t o m e r s u p p o r t p ro g ra m s
delivery of parts for all brands of lift trucks or they are free,
i n t h e i n d u s t r y.
including freight.

Free Loaner Service Guarantee provides a lift truck until the

repair is done if your lift truck is not repaired right the first
time and within the quoted time.

Contact your Cat lift truck dealer for complete terms and
conditions of these guarantees.

Cat Lift Trucks offers an extensive range of products

and services. Your Cat lift truck dealer can provide options and
additional visual and audible warning devices geared toward
your specific applications and requirements. Operator training
programs are also available to boost productivity and to help
reduce the potential for product damage and personal injury.

Your Cat lift truck dealer can also provide a variety of financing
and leasing options to suit the needs of your business.

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