Vortex HE series lithium-battery forklift features a compact body and agile turning, making it suitable for warehousing, logistics, and indoor material handling operations.

The HE Series electric forklift is designed for efficient, reliable, and comfortable material handling in warehouses, factories, logistics centers, and distribution facilities. With responsive electric drive, smooth operation, and a durable structure, the HE Series delivers dependable performance for a wide range of indoor and outdoor handling applications.
Powered by an efficient electric system, the HE Series offers low noise, zero emissions during operation, and reduced maintenance requirements compared with traditional internal combustion forklifts. Its ergonomic operator layout, clear multifunction display, and intuitive controls help improve driving comfort and daily productivity.
Built for demanding working environments, the HE Series combines practical design, stable handling, and reliable performance, making it a versatile solution for businesses looking to improve material handling efficiency.
* Efficient Reliable Built for Everyday Productivity*
The HE Series electric forklift combines powerful performance, intelligent control, and operator-friendly design to meet the demands of modern material handling.
Designed for warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics operations, and distribution centers, the HE Series provides smooth acceleration, stable lifting, and precise handling throughout the working day. Its efficient electric drive system helps reduce operating noise and maintenance requirements while providing clean, emission-free operation.
With a comfortable operator compartment, easy-to-use controls, excellent visibility, and durable components, the HE Series is built to deliver consistent productivity across a wide range of applications.
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*Key Features*
*Efficient Electric Drive — Smooth power delivery with low operating noise and reduced maintenance.
*Stable Performance — Designed for dependable lifting, traveling, and load handling.
*Operator Comfort — Ergonomic seating, intuitive controls, and optimized visibility for long working shifts.
*Easy Operation — Multifunction display and conveniently positioned controls simplify daily operation.
*Durable Construction — Robust chassis and proven components for demanding material handling environments.
*Flexible Applications — Suitable for warehouses, factories, logistics centers, loading areas, and general material handling.
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Basic Parameters |
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Model - Series |
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CPD-HE15 |
CPD-HE18 |
CPD-HE20X |
CPD-HE20 |
CPD-HE25 |
CPD-HE30 |
CPD-HE35 |
CPD-HE40X |
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Configuration No. |
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HE15-SJ03-L |
HE18-SJ03-L |
HE20X-SJ03-L |
HE20-SJ01-L |
HE25-SJ01-L |
HE30-SJ01-L |
HE35-SJ01-L |
HE40X-SJ01-L |
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Power Type |
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Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
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Voltage Platform |
V |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
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Operator Type |
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Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
Seated |
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Dimensions |
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Rated Capacity |
kg |
1500 |
1800 |
2000 |
2000 |
2500 |
3000 |
3500 |
4000 |
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Load Center |
mm |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
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Front Overhang |
mm |
415 |
415 |
415 |
460 |
460 |
475 |
480 |
490 |
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Wheelbase |
mm |
1410 |
1410 |
1410 |
1520 |
1520 |
1650 |
1650 |
1750 |
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Service Weight (with/without battery) |
kg |
2750/2580 |
3000/2830 |
3150/2980 |
3650/3470 |
3950/3770 |
4500/4280 |
4800/4580 |
5250/5000 |
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Axle Load, Laden (F/R) |
kg |
3850/400 |
4310/490 |
4460/540 |
5060/590 |
5780/670 |
6750/750 |
7530/770 |
8320/930 |
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Axle Load, Unladen (F/R) |
kg |
1150/1600 |
1200/1800 |
1250/1900 |
1530/2120 |
1580/2370 |
1830/2670 |
1880/2920 |
2090/3160 |
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Tire Type |
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Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic |
Pneumatic front / solid rear |
Pneumatic front / solid rear |
Pneumatic front / solid rear |
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Wheels (x=drive wheel) |
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2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
2x/2 |
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Front Tire Size |
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6.50-10-10PR |
6.50-10-10PR |
6.50-10-10PR |
7.00-12-12PR |
7.00-12-12PR |
28× |
28× |
250-15-14PR |
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Rear Tire Size |
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5.00-8-8PR |
5.00-8-8PR |
5.00-8-8PR |
18× |
18× |
200/15-10 |
200/15-10 |
200/15-10 |
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Front Tread |
mm |
925 |
925 |
925 |
970 |
970 |
1000 |
1000 |
1055 |
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Rear Tread |
mm |
930 |
930 |
930 |
960 |
960 |
980 |
980 |
980 |
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Mast Tilt (F/R) |
6 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
6/12 |
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Mast Height, Lowered |
mm |
1985 |
1985 |
1985 |
2000 |
2000 |
2125 |
2125 |
2135 |
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Free Lift Height |
mm |
135 |
135 |
135 |
130 |
130 |
130 |
135 |
135 |
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Max. Lift Height |
mm |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
3000 |
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Max. Height, Extended |
mm |
4045 |
4045 |
4045 |
4030 |
4030 |
4190 |
4190 |
4200 |
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Overhead Guard Height |
mm |
2100 |
2100 |
2100 |
2140 |
2140 |
2160 |
2160 |
2170 |
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Truck Length (to fork face) |
mm |
2160 |
2160 |
2160 |
2335 |
2335 |
2475 |
2480 |
2580 |
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Truck Width |
mm |
1130 |
1130 |
1130 |
1170 |
1170 |
1225 |
1225 |
1335 |
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Fork Size (T x W x L) |
mm |
35×100×920 |
35×100×920 |
35×100×920 |
40×120×1070 |
40×120×1070 |
45×122×1070 |
50×122×1070 |
50×122×1070 |
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Fork Spacing Outside |
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210–1025 |
210–1025 |
210–1025 |
250–1085 |
250–1085 |
260–1085 |
260–1085 |
260–1085 |
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Mast Ground Clearance (unladen) |
mm |
100 |
100 |
100 |
115 |
115 |
135 |
135 |
145 |
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Min. Ground Clearance |
mm |
85 |
85 |
85 |
145 |
145 |
150 |
150 |
160 |
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Performance |
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Min. Turning Radius |
mm |
1960 |
1960 |
1960 |
2090 |
2090 |
2270 |
2270 |
2370 |
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Max. Travel Speed (laden/unladen) |
km/h |
14/15 |
14/15 |
14/15 |
15/15 |
15/15 |
15/15 |
15/15 |
15/15 |
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Max. Lift Speed (laden/unladen) |
mm/s |
320/400 |
300/400 |
300/400 |
350/450 |
350/450 |
360/400 |
340/400 |
320/400 |
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Lowering Speed (laden/unladen) |
mm/s |
520/480 |
520/480 |
520/480 |
540/450 |
540/450 |
390/380 |
390/380 |
380/370 |
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Max. Drawbar Pull (laden) |
N |
11000 |
11000 |
11000 |
19500 |
19500 |
18500 |
18500 |
18000 |
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Gradeability (laden/unladen) |
% |
20/20 |
15/20 |
15/20 |
20/25 |
20/25 |
17/25 |
16/25 |
15/20 |
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Motors and Controller |
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Service Brake (mechanical, |
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Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
Hydraulic |
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Parking Brake (mechanical, |
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Mechanical |
Mechanical |
Mechanical |
Mechanical |
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Traction Motor Rated Power, S2 60 min |
kW |
12AC |
16AC |
16AC |
16AC |
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Pump Motor Rated Power, S3 15% |
kW |
18AC |
24AC |
24AC |
24AC |
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Motor Type / Protection |
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AC Induction |
AC Induction |
AC Induction |
AC Induction |
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Battery Type |
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Lithium iron |
Lithium iron |
Lithium iron |
LiFePO4 |
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Std. Battery Voltage / Capacity |
V/A |
76.8/125 |
76.8/150 |
76.8/202 |
76.8/280 |
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Std. Battery Weight |
kg |
170 |
180 |
220 |
250 |
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Battery Heating / Protection |
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Low-temp Electric Heating |
Low-temp Electric Heating |
Low-temp Electric Heating |
Low-temp Electric Heating |
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Battery Warranty (whichever comes first) |
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5 years or 10,000 |
5 years or 10,000 |
5 years or 10,000 |
5 years or 10,000 |
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MCU Controller Type |
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MOSFET/AC |
MOSFET/AC |
MOSFET/AC |
MOSFET/AC |
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MCU Controller Model |
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ACM80C250 |
ACM80C450 |
ACM80C450 |
ACM80C450 |
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Hydraulic Working Pressure |
Mpa |
17.5 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
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Standard Equipment |
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Standard 2-Stage Mast |
Standard Forks |
Fork Carriage |
Integrated Combination Switch |
Lift & Tilt Levers |
Speed Mode Selection |
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Load Backrest |
Low-Noise Gear Pump |
Multifunction Display |
Emergency Power Cutoff |
Reverse Buzzer |
Tow Pin |
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Lift Controller |
LED Headlights |
Turn Signals |
Center Rearview Mirror |
Drive |
Standard LiFePO4 Battery |
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LED Rear Combination Lights |
One-Piece Rubber Floor Mat |
2-Spool Control Valve |
Wraparound Seat |
Side-Access Battery Replacement |
Onboard Toolbox |
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Rain Canopy |
Dual USB Ports |
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Optional Equipment |
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Charger |
4-Spool Control Valve |
Other Fork Lengths |
Solid Tires |
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Rear Work Light |
Dual Front Tires |
3-Stage Full Free Mast |
High/Low Overhead Guard |
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Toolbox |
Suspension Seat |
Wider/Higher Load Backrest |
Cab |
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Fire Extinguisher |
2-Stage Full Free Mast |
Front Windshield (with wiper) |
Warning Beacon |
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Optional Attachments |
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Side Shifter |
Paper Roll Clamp |
Rotating Clamp |
Rotating Forks |
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Load Stabilizer |
Fork Extensions |
Drum Clamp |
Bale Clamp |
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Carton Clamp |
Fork Positioner |
Push-Pull |
Tilting Forks |
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Sideshift Fork Positioner |
Ram |
Crane Boom |
Rotator |
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Special Mast Options |
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2-Stage Full Free Mast |
3-Stage Full Free Mast |
Wide Fork Carriage |
High Load Backrest |
Extended Forks |
Special Forks |
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Battery Configuration |
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Applicable Models |
Battery Type |
Standard |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
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HE Series 1.5-2.0 t |
Lithium |
125Ah |
150Ah |
202Ah |
280Ah |
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HE Series 2.0-2.5 t |
Lithium |
150Ah |
202Ah |
280Ah |
404Ah |
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HE Series 3.0-3.5 t |
Lithium |
202Ah |
280Ah |
404Ah |
560Ah |
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HE Series 4.0 t |
Lithium |
202Ah |
280Ah |
404Ah |
560Ah |