25 Ton Forklift HNF250-1250-A
Extreme Lifting Capacity for Heavy-Duty Industrial & Port Operations
Engineered for demanding applications where conventional forklifts simply do not have the capacity, stability or durability required.
Built for 25-Tonne Heavy-Duty Handling
The SOCMA HNF250-1250-A is designed for the movement of exceptionally heavy industrial loads across ports, terminals, steel plants, manufacturing facilities, mining operations, shipyards, logistics hubs and other heavy-duty environments.
This is a machine designed for serious industrial material handling.
From steel coils and heavy machinery to large industrial components, stone products, containers and oversized cargo, the HNF250-1250-A provides the lifting capacity and structural strength required to handle loads that are beyond the capability of standard forklifts.
Its 1,250 mm load centre provides the specification required for many heavy industrial applications where the load extends significantly beyond the front of the forklift.
Particularly suited to:
- Steel coils
- Steel products
- Heavy machinery
- Industrial equipment
- Large castings
- Stone blocks
- Heavy construction materials
- Containers
- Shipyard materials
- Industrial components
- Oversized cargo
- Heavy manufacturing products
SOCMA specifically identifies steel plants, shipbuilding, freight terminals and large-scale logistics hubs as applications for this forklift.
Engineered for Extreme Performance
Every component is designed to handle the toughest industrial loads with reliability and control.
25,000 kg Rated Capacity
Handle loads that would normally require cranes or other specialised lifting equipment.
1,250 mm Load Centre
Designed specifically for heavy-load applications where a substantial load centre is required.
Heavy-Duty Mast
3,500 mm lifting height with 6° forward / 12° backward tilt for precise positioning.
Long Wheelbase
4,400 mm wheelbase contributes to exceptional stability when handling extremely heavy loads.
~170 kN Traction
Powerful traction for moving substantial loads across industrial yards, ramps and terminals.
Hydraulic Clamp Disc Braking
Powerful and predictable braking performance designed for heavy industrial loads.
Designed for Africa's Heavy Industries
Across Africa, industries such as mining, steel, construction, ports, energy, manufacturing and logistics routinely handle loads that require specialised lifting equipment.
⛏️ Mining
Heavy components, machinery, steel structures🏗️ Steel Industry
Coils, plates, fabricated structures🚢 Ports & Terminals
Heavy cargo, freight, logistics⚓ Shipbuilding
Components, steel sections, equipment🏚️ Construction
Steel structures, concrete products, machinery🏭 Manufacturing
Large components, finished heavy productsTypical Material-Handling Workflow
Technical Specifications
Key parameters of the HNF250-1250-A heavy-duty forklift.
| Specification | HNF250-1250-A |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Forklift |
| Rated Capacity | 25,000 kg / 25 tonnes |
| Load Centre | 1,250 mm |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 35,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 4,400 mm |
| Mast Lowered Height | 3,860 mm |
| Mast Lifting Height | 3,500 mm |
| Maximum Mast Height | 5,610 mm |
| Mast Tilt | 6° forward / 12° backward |
| Fork Dimensions | 2,440 × 300 × 110 mm |
| Fork Carriage Width | Approx. 3,050–3,060 mm |
| Overall Width | Approx. 3,050 mm |
| Overall Length with Forks | Approx. 9,190 mm |
| Length excluding Forks | Approx. 6,745 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Approx. 6,700 mm |
| Ground Clearance at Mast | 300 mm |
| Ground Clearance at Wheelbase | 420 mm |
| Travel Speed – Loaded | Approx. 25 km/h |
| Travel Speed – Unloaded | Approx. 29 km/h |
| Lifting Speed – Loaded | Approx. 260 mm/s |
| Lifting Speed – Unloaded | Approx. 270 mm/s |
| Lowering Speed – Loaded | Approx. 315 mm/s |
| Traction | Approx. 170 kN |
| Gradeability – Loaded | Approx. 20% |
| Gradeability – Unloaded | Approx. 21% |
| Tyres | 14.00-24-28PR |
| Front / Rear Tyres | 4 / 2 |
Specifications are based on SOCMA's published HNF250-1250-A / HNF-250 information. Exact equipment, engine, transmission, attachments and configuration should be confirmed in the final technical quotation.
Powertrain & Transmission
Heavy-duty diesel powertrain configurations for demanding industrial environments.
WEICHAI WP10G220E343
Rated power: approximately 162 kW at 2,000 rpm
CUMMINS QSB8.3-C240
Rated power: approximately 179 kW at 2,200 rpm
Automatic Power-Shift Transmission
ZHONGNAN automatic power-shift transmission with 2 forward speeds / 1 reverse speed — designed to provide controlled power delivery for heavy industrial applications.
Optional Attachments
The HNF250 platform can be configured for specialised material-handling applications. Depending on the application, customers can discuss attachment requirements such as specialised forks or other handling equipment.
SOCMA also identifies specialised configurations for applications such as molten-metal transportation. Sinto Material Handling can assist customers in determining whether a specialised attachment or customised configuration is appropriate.
Safety & Operator Visibility
When handling loads weighing up to 25 tonnes, operator visibility and machine control are critical.
🛡️ High-Visibility Head Guard
SOCMA highlights its high-visibility head guard and ergonomic controls as features supporting operator awareness and productivity.
👁️ Wide Mast / Carriage Configuration
The HNF250-1250-A incorporates a wide mast/carriage configuration and high-visibility operator area designed to support awareness during heavy-load handling.
For every application, the machine should be operated by appropriately trained and authorised personnel and within the manufacturer's specified load chart and operating limits.
Why Choose the SOCMA HNF250-1250-A
Built for the toughest jobs, with every detail engineered for extreme-duty material handling.
25-Tonne Lifting Capacity
Handle exceptionally heavy loads with a machine specifically engineered for extreme-duty material handling.
1,250 mm Load Centre
Designed for large and heavy loads requiring a substantial load centre.
Heavy-Duty Construction
A 35-tonne-class machine with a robust chassis and 4.4-metre wheelbase.
Large Forks
2,440 × 300 × 110 mm high-capacity forks for demanding applications.
Strong Traction
Approximately 170 kN traction for heavy-load movement.
Industrial Ground Clearance
Up to approximately 420 mm clearance at the wheelbase centre with load.
High Mobility
Travel speeds of ~25 km/h loaded and ~29 km/h unloaded.
Heavy-Duty Braking
Hydraulic clamp disc braking designed for substantial industrial loads.
Versatile Applications
Suitable for ports, steel plants, shipyards, mining, manufacturing and logistics.
25-Ton Forklift vs Conventional Forklifts
The HNF250-1250-A belongs to an entirely different class of forklift from standard warehouse machines.
| Application | Standard Warehouse Forklift | HNF250-1250-A |
|---|---|---|
| Light pallet handling | ✓ | ✓ |
| General warehouse operations | ✓ | — |
| Heavy industrial loads | Limited | ✓ |
| Steel products | Limited | ✓ |
| Heavy machinery | Limited | ✓ |
| Large industrial components | Limited | ✓ |
| Port cargo | Limited | ✓ |
| Shipyard applications | Limited | ✓ |
| 25-tonne loads | — | ✓ |
| Heavy mining applications | Limited | ✓ |
The HNF250 should be positioned as a specialised heavy-duty industrial forklift, not as a conventional warehouse forklift.
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Need to Move 25 Tonnes? The SOCMA HNF250-1250-A is designed for customers who require serious lifting capacity, stability and heavy-duty performance.
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