All Terrain Forklift
Rough terrain forklifts from 1.5 to 10 tonne built for gravel, building sites and unsealed yards. Filter by capacity and drive type against your worst ground.
6 Products
Rough Terrain Forklift 2WD 2.5-3.5T
Rough Terrain Forklift 5-10T
Rough Terrain Forklift 2.5-3.5T
4WD Rough Terrain Forklift 2.5-3.5T
Rough Terrain Forklift 1.5-1.8T
XH Series Telehandler 2.5-3.5T
Choosing an All Terrain Forklift
All-terrain forklifts are designed for material handling on more challenging outdoor surfaces, including selected construction sites and unsealed yards. Tyres, ground clearance and drive configuration help distinguish them from warehouse forklifts.
Choose for the actual terrain and load rather than the maximum capacity alone. Check slopes, surface firmness, lifting height and the space available for safe travel and turning.
Before you choose, check:
- Load weight and required lift height
- Surface firmness and ground clearance
- Gradients and site access
- Drive configuration and tyre selection
- Turning space and operating stability
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you speak with the team.
Do I need a forklift licence to drive an all terrain forklift?
Yes. An all terrain forklift is a forklift truck, so operators need a High Risk Work Licence in class LF, issued by the state or territory regulator after training with a Registered Training Organisation. Telehandlers fall under different rules, so confirm current requirements with SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Queensland, WorkSafe WA or your local regulator for the machine you choose.
Is there an electric all terrain forklift, or only diesel?
The range includes a Hangcha high-voltage lithium rough terrain forklift from 1.5 to 3.5 tonne with front and rear dual-motor drive, alongside the diesel models. A waste and resource recovery site in Terrey Hills runs one.
Can an all terrain forklift also work inside a warehouse?
It can drive on sealed concrete, but it is not a warehouse truck. Its size, ground clearance and large pneumatic tyres are built for yards and sites, and diesel models are normally outdoor machines because of exhaust. If most of the work is indoors on smooth floors, a counterbalance or electric forklift is usually the better fit.
How much can a rough terrain forklift lift at full height?
Less than its rated capacity, because capacity drops as the mast rises or tilts forward. In a DJJ load chart example, a Hangcha 3.5 t rough terrain forklift carries 2,900 kg at 3.2 m with the mast vertical but 1,320 kg at 4.5 m tilted forward. The data plate and load chart on your machine are the authority.
Can I hire a rough terrain forklift instead of buying one?
Rough terrain forklifts are among DJJ's hire categories on selected models, with availability varying by branch and term, and minimum hire terms depend on the machine and branch. Hire is dry hire, so you supply licensed, trained operators and public liability insurance. Ask the Hire Team in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth what suits your site.
What should I check before buying a rough terrain forklift?
Look past the badge to what keeps it working on your ground: drive and ground clearance that suit the surface, pneumatic tyres, a diesel engine or battery sized for your hours, and a dealer who holds parts and has technicians near you. The Hangcha rough terrain forklifts DJJ sells run from 1.5 to 10 t, in diesel and lithium, with service teams in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
Next Step
Tell Us About Your Application
Share what you need to move, how high it needs to lift and where it will operate. Our team can help narrow suitable models for purchase or hire.
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