16 Ton Heavy-Duty Forklift
Powerful 16-Tonne Lifting for Heavy Industrial Applications
The SINTO HNF-160, supplied by Sinto Material Handling, is designed for businesses that need significantly greater lifting capacity than conventional warehouse forklifts can provide.
Built for Heavy-Duty Material Handling
The HNF-160 bridges the gap between conventional forklifts and ultra-heavy-duty machines. While standard forklifts are typically designed for palletised goods and lighter industrial loads, the 16-tonne HNF-160 is designed for applications where customers need to move large, heavy and industrial loads on a regular basis.
SINTO describes the machine as a heavy-duty solution offering high load capacity and stability for demanding handling applications.
16,000 kg Lifting Capacity
Rated Capacity
16,000 kg / 16 Tonnes
Load Centre: 900 mm
This makes it suitable for companies handling loads that are beyond the capability of conventional 3-tonne, 5-tonne, 7-tonne or 10-tonne forklifts.
Load Assessment
When selecting the forklift for a particular application, Sinto Material Handling can help customers assess:
- Load weight
- Load dimensions
- Load centre
- Centre of gravity
- Required lifting height
- Fork dimensions
- Attachment requirements
- Operating surface
- Working environment
The rated capacity should always be considered together with the manufacturer's load chart and the actual load configuration.
3.5-Metre Standard Lifting Height
Standard Mast
3,500 mm
This makes the forklift suitable for many industrial storage, loading and production applications.
Optional Mast Configurations
For customers requiring greater lifting heights, SINTO offers other 16-ton configurations with different mast options:
- Duplex wide-view mast
- Duplex free-lift mast
- Triplex free-lift mast
Lifting heights from 3,500 mm to 6,000 mm
This gives Sinto Material Handling flexibility when specifying the machine according to the customer's application.
Powerful Diesel Performance
Yuchai YCA07175-T400
- Rated power: 136 kW @ 2,200 rpm
- Maximum torque: 650 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
- Displacement: 6.5 litres
- Cylinders: 6
The powerful diesel engine provides the torque and power required for heavy-load movement, lifting and operation in demanding industrial environments.
Heavy-Duty Hydraulic System
Heavy loads require a hydraulic system capable of delivering controlled lifting and lowering performance.
Lifting speeds:
- 270 mm/s with full load
- 300 mm/s without load
Lowering speeds:
- 490 mm/s with full load
- 320 mm/s without load
This provides operators with responsive handling during loading, unloading and material positioning.
Robust Heavy-Duty Construction
Operating Weight
25,000 kg
The machine's heavy construction provides the foundation required for handling loads of up to 16 tonnes. The robust chassis is designed for demanding environments where forklifts are required to operate for extended periods and handle substantial loads.
Strong Stability & Load Handling
When handling loads measured in tonnes, machine stability becomes increasingly important. The HNF-160 incorporates a substantial chassis, wide stance and heavy-duty mast structure designed around its 16-tonne lifting capacity.
- Wheelbase: 3,800 mm
- Front track: 2,060 mm
- Rear track: 2,330 mm
- Min. turning radius: 5,800 mm
These dimensions provide the machine with the physical platform necessary for heavy-load handling.
Heavy-Duty Forks
Fork Dimensions
2,000 × 220 × 110 mm
Fork spacing: 650 – 2,450 mm
This configuration allows the machine to accommodate a wide variety of industrial loads, subject to the load dimensions and manufacturer's capacity specifications.
Wide-View Mast Options
Visibility is especially important when handling large loads. SINTO's broader 16-ton heavy-duty forklift range provides different mast configurations, including:
- Duplex wide-view mast
- Duplex free-lift mast
- Triplex free-lift mast
Some configurations are available with lifting heights from approximately 3.5 to 6 metres.
Full Hydraulic Steering & Operator Comfort
Full-Hydraulic Steering
The 16-ton forklift can be configured with full-hydraulic steering, providing responsive steering control despite the machine's substantial size and weight.
Particularly useful when manoeuvring in:
- Industrial yards
- Manufacturing plants
- Loading zones
- Warehouses
- Construction sites
- Heavy-equipment workshops
Operator Comfort & Ergonomics
Operating a heavy-duty forklift requires an operator environment that provides good visibility, control and comfort. SINTO highlights the ergonomic design of the 16-ton forklift, including a comfortable cabin and straightforward control system.
Available options:
- Full enclosed cabin
- Air conditioning
- Joystick controls
- Side-shifter
- Fork positioner
- Wide-view mast
Side-Shifter & Fork Positioner Options
Side-Shifter
Allows the forks to move laterally, helping operators position loads more accurately without repositioning the entire forklift.
Fork Positioner
Allows the spacing between the forks to be adjusted hydraulically, making it easier to handle loads of different widths.
These options can be particularly valuable for industrial operations handling multiple types of cargo.
Performance Specifications
Braking System
Service Brake: Hydraulic Clamp Disc
Parking Brake: Spring-Brake Hydraulic Release
Designed to provide controlled braking and secure parking for a heavy industrial forklift.
Gradeability
20%
with full load
Suitable for industrial environments involving moderate gradients, ramps and changing site levels.
Travel Speed
23 km/h – fully loaded
30 km/h – unloaded
Allows the machine to move efficiently between loading, storage and production areas.
Ground Clearance
Mast
265 mm
Centre of Wheelbase
325 mm
Provides useful clearance for suitable industrial and outdoor operating environments.
Designed for Africa's Industrial Environment
Across Africa, companies in mining, manufacturing, construction, logistics, ports and infrastructure frequently handle loads that require specialised heavy-duty equipment. The HNF-160 provides Sinto Material Handling with a versatile 16-tonne class forklift for customers that need more capacity than conventional warehouse forklifts but do not require an ultra-heavy 25-, 35- or 50-tonne machine.
Industry Applications
⛏️ Mining Applications
Mining operations require heavy-duty equipment throughout the production chain. The HNF-160 can be considered for moving:
- Mining components
- Heavy spare parts
- Pumps
- Motors
- Steel structures
- Processing equipment
- Maintenance components
- Heavy pallets
- Industrial supplies
🏗️ Steel & Metal Industry
The HNF-160 can be used for suitable applications involving:
- Steel products
- Fabricated steel
- Heavy plates
- Pipes
- Structural components
- Machinery
- Production materials
Its 16-tonne capacity provides an important step between conventional forklifts and larger specialised 20–50 tonne machines.
🏭 Manufacturing
The HNF-160 is suitable for heavy manufacturing environments where large components need to be moved between:
Raw Material Storage → Production → Assembly → Finished Goods → Dispatch
Potential applications include:
- Heavy engineering
- Machinery manufacturing
- Automotive components
- Industrial equipment
- Metal fabrication
- Precast manufacturing
- Large machinery assembly
🚧 Construction
Construction projects frequently involve materials that cannot be handled efficiently by conventional forklifts. The HNF-160 can support suitable applications involving:
- Steel structures
- Concrete products
- Construction machinery
- Building components
- Pipes
- Heavy fabricated sections
- Industrial equipment
⚓ Ports & Logistics
The HNF-160 can be deployed for appropriate heavy-cargo applications at:
- Ports
- Freight terminals
- Inland container depots
- Logistics hubs
- Warehouses
- Distribution centres
- Industrial yards
For container handling, customers should consider purpose-built reach stackers or container handlers where the application involves standard container stacking and lifting.
📦 Warehouse & Distribution
Although the HNF-160 is primarily a heavy-duty industrial forklift, it can be used in appropriately designed large warehouses and distribution facilities where very heavy loads are stored.
- Steel warehouses
- Machinery warehouses
- Industrial spare-parts facilities
- Building-material warehouses
- Manufacturing warehouses
- Heavy equipment storage
Customers should conduct an aisle-width, floor-loading and turning-radius assessment before specifying the machine for indoor warehouse use.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | SINTO HNF-160 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Diesel Forklift |
| Rated Capacity | 16,000 kg / 16 tonnes |
| Load Centre | 900 mm |
| Standard Lifting Height | 3,500 mm |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 25,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mm |
| Overall Length Excluding Forks | 5,730 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,750 mm |
| Overall Height | 3,625 mm |
| Cab Height | 3,400 mm |
| Maximum Mast Height | 5,375 mm |
| Fork Dimensions | 2,000 × 220 × 110 mm |
| Fork Spacing | 650 – 2,450 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5,800 mm |
| Travel Speed – Loaded | 23 km/h |
| Travel Speed – Unloaded | 30 km/h |
| Lift Speed – Loaded | 270 mm/s |
| Lift Speed – Unloaded | 300 mm/s |
| Lowering Speed – Loaded | 490 mm/s |
| Lowering Speed – Unloaded | 320 mm/s |
| Gradeability – Loaded | 20% |
| Front Tyres | 4 × 12.00-24 |
| Rear Tyres | 2 × 12.00-20 |
| Front Track | 2,060 mm |
| Rear Track | 2,330 mm |
| Ground Clearance – Mast | 265 mm |
| Ground Clearance – Wheelbase | 325 mm |
| Traction | Approx. 150 kN |
| Engine | Yuchai YCA07175-T400 |
| Engine Power | 136 kW @ 2,200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 650 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Engine Displacement | 6.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Service Brake | Hydraulic Clamp Disc |
| Parking Brake | Spring-Brake Hydraulic Release |
These figures are from SINTO's published HNF-160 specification. SINTO also offers other 16-ton configurations, so exact dimensions, mast heights, attachments, engine and transmission can vary according to the selected configuration.
Optional Configurations
Mast Options
- Duplex wide-view mast
- Duplex free-lift mast
- Triplex free-lift mast
Lifting Heights
Depending on configuration: 3,500 mm – 6,000 mm
Operator Cabin
- Full enclosed cabin
- Air conditioning
Hydraulic Attachments
- Side-shifter
- Hydraulic fork positioner
Controls
- Conventional controls
- Joystick control depending on configuration
Why Choose the SINTO 16 Ton Forklift?
16-Tonne Capacity
Designed to lift loads up to 16,000 kg, subject to the applicable load chart and configuration.
Heavy-Duty Construction
Approximately 25 tonnes operating weight, providing the substantial platform required for heavy industrial handling.
Powerful Diesel Engine
A 136 kW six-cylinder Yuchai diesel engine provides the power required for demanding industrial applications.
Strong Traction
Approximately 150 kN traction supports heavy-load movement.
High Productivity
Travel speeds up to 30 km/h unloaded and lifting speeds up to 300 mm/s support efficient material-handling cycles.
Flexible Mast Options
Different mast configurations can be selected according to the required lifting height and application.
Operator Comfort
Cabin, air-conditioning and control options are available depending on configuration.
16-Ton Forklift vs Standard Forklifts
The HNF-160 should be positioned as a heavy industrial forklift, rather than simply another warehouse forklift.
| Application | 3–5T Forklift | 7–10T Forklift | SINTO 16T |
|---|---|---|---|
| General warehouse pallets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heavy industrial loads | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steel products | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heavy machinery | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Mining components | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heavy construction materials | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large industrial equipment | — | Limited | ✓ |
| 16-tonne loads | — | — | ✓ |
Material Handling Process Flow
The HNF-160 supports every stage with reliable 16-tonne lifting power.
Complete Heavy-Duty Material Handling from Sinto
Customers can select from different capacity classes depending on their requirements:
Sinto can therefore help customers select the appropriate machine according to the actual load rather than simply supplying the largest available forklift.
For customers handling containers, ports and specialised cargo, Sinto additionally offers:
Heavy-Duty Equipment for Africa
Sinto Material Handling supplies specialised material-handling equipment to businesses looking for reliable solutions for demanding industrial environments.
From a 16-tonne forklift for heavy manufacturing to a 50-tonne forklift for extreme industrial loads, our objective is to match the equipment to the customer's operational requirements.
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Need More Than a Standard Forklift?
The SINTO HNF-160 16 Ton Heavy-Duty Forklift provides the lifting capacity,
power and stability required for demanding industrial material-handling operations.
Whether you operate a mine, steel plant, manufacturing facility, construction company,
logistics centre, warehouse, port or industrial project, Sinto Material Handling
can help you identify the right 16-tonne configuration for your application.
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