BYD · 2.5 tonne · lithium

The 2.5 tonne for high racking, containers and short charge windows.

100A fast charger + 270Ah pack: the strongest charge-window flexibility in the fleet. Requires three-phase supply.

from $235 /week ex GST · 36-month term

Indicative from-rates, ex GST, based on a 36-month fully maintained term. Final quote subject to site assessment, annual hours, configuration and credit approval. Reviewed August 2026.

BYD EL25-Pro 2.5 tonne lithium counterbalance forklift

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Rated capacity
2,500 kg
Mast
4.8 m triplex FFL
Full free lift
Yes
Battery
80V / 270Ah LFP lithium (≈21.6 kWh)
Charger
80V/100A fast charger
Site power needed
Three-phase supply
Tyres
Solid tyres
Attachments
Hang-on side shift, 4-function valve, 1070 mm tynes

Right machine if…

  • Food & beverage, manufacturing and established 3PL operations
  • Regular 2 t-class loads with high racking to 4.8 m
  • Container work needing full free lift
  • Tight turning: ~2.11 m turning radius

Wrong machine if…

  • Budget-first requirements (EFX5-251 is the value 2.5 t)
  • Rough outdoor surfaces
  • Sites without three-phase power

Why sites pick the EL25-Pro

  • 4.8 m FFL triplex — tallest working height in the fleet
  • ~2.11 m turning radius — tightest of the counterbalance models
  • 100A fast charging with a 270Ah pack

Rated capacity applies at a 500 mm load centre at low height. Residual capacity reduces with lift height, long loads and attachments — we verify the manufacturer load chart against your heaviest pallet and top beam height before recommending any machine.

Questions we get about the EL25-Pro

Why pay more than the EFX5-251 for the same 2.5 t rating?

You are paying for three specific capabilities: a 4.8 m full-free-lift mast (containers, low doors, higher racking), 100A fast charging, and a tighter 2.11 m turning radius. If your site needs none of those, take the EFX5-251 and save.

Does the hang-on side shift affect capacity?

Yes — a hang-on side shift reduces residual capacity at height more than an integrated unit. We check the load chart against your top beam height and heaviest pallet before confirming this model.

Is it suitable for cold rooms or food environments?

Lithium packs produce no charging fumes and need no watering, which suits food-adjacent environments. For genuine cold-store or washdown duty, tell us in the quote form — specification and warranty conditions need to be confirmed for those environments.

Is the EL25-Pro right for your site?

Send us your loads, lift heights and power supply — we’ll confirm the load chart and quote it the same day.