50 Ton Forklift
HNF500-1250-A
Extreme Heavy-Duty Lifting for Mining, Ports, Steel & Industrial Operations
50,000 kg capacity · Engineered for the most demanding applications
The SINTO HNF500-1250-A 50 Ton Heavy-Duty Forklift, supplied by Sinto Material Handling, is engineered for extreme material-handling applications where conventional forklifts cannot provide the required lifting capacity, stability or structural strength.
Built for Extreme Loads
The HNF500-1250-A belongs to SINTO's heavy-duty forklift range and sits at the top end, designed specifically for applications requiring exceptional lifting capability.
This is not a conventional warehouse forklift. It is a specialised industrial machine for loads that may otherwise require large mobile cranes or multiple pieces of handling equipment.
Potential Applications
SINTO specifically identifies energy, logistics and inland port environments, as well as ship components, mining equipment, massive casting moulds and heavy-duty containers.
50,000 kg Rated Capacity
The defining feature is its 50-tonne rated lifting capacity — designed around loads weighing up to 50,000 kg.
Capacity Factors
- Load weight
- Load centre
- Load dimensions
- Load height
- Attachment configuration
- Mast configuration
- Ground conditions
- Operating surface
- Machine configuration
1,250 mm Load Centre
The HNF500-1250-A is designed around a 1,250 mm load centre. Load centre is one of the most important specifications when dealing with heavy industrial loads. The distance between the fork face and the load's centre of gravity affects the forces acting on the forklift.
This makes the machine particularly appropriate for large, heavy and substantial industrial loads that require a longer load centre than conventional warehouse forklifts.
Massive 60-Tonne-Class Machine
6-Metre Wheelbase
The extended wheelbase contributes to overall stability and load-handling characteristics. For a 50-tonne forklift, chassis geometry and weight distribution are critical.
4.16-Metre-Wide Chassis
This exceptionally wide chassis provides the structural platform necessary for the 50-tonne lifting class. Site assessment is essential before deployment.
Oversized Mast & Forks
Mast Specifications
- Mast lowered height: 5,050 mm
- Mast lifting height: 4,000 mm
- Maximum lifting height: 6,975 mm
- Head guard / cab height: ~3,900 mm
- Mast tilt: 5° forward / 10° backward
High-Capacity Forks
Fork Dimensions
2,400 × 320 × 140 mm
Fork Carriage Width
3,400 mm
Specialised attachments can be discussed with Sinto Material Handling.
Performance & Capability
Travel Speed
Loaded: ~22 km/h
Unloaded: ~24 km/h
Lifting Speed
Loaded: ~150 mm/s
Unloaded: ~200 mm/s
Lowering Speed
Loaded: ~400 mm/s
Unloaded: ~300 mm/s
Traction
~250 kN
Supports heavy-load movement across industrial surfaces.
Braking
Hydraulic Wet Disc
Reliable, durable braking for demanding applications.
Gradeability
~25%
Designed for slopes & industrial yards.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | HNF500-1250-A |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Ultra Heavy-Duty Forklift |
| Rated Capacity | 50,000 kg / 50 tonnes |
| Load Centre | 1,250 mm |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 60,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 6,000 mm |
| Overall Width | Approx. 4,160 mm |
| Mast Lowered Height | 5,050 mm |
| Mast Lifting Height | 4,000 mm |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 6,975 mm |
| Head Guard / Cab Height | Approx. 3,900 mm |
| Mast Tilt | 5° forward / 10° backward |
| Fork Dimensions | 2,400 × 320 × 140 mm |
| Fork Carriage Width | 3,400 mm |
| Mast Ground Clearance | 300 mm |
| Wheelbase Centre Clearance | 460 mm |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Approx. 8,500 mm |
| Traction | Approx. 250 kN |
| Travel Speed — Loaded | Approx. 22 km/h |
| Travel Speed — Unloaded | Approx. 24 km/h |
| Maximum Gradeability | Approx. 25% |
| Lifting Speed — Loaded | Approx. 150 mm/s |
| Lifting Speed — Unloaded | Approx. 200 mm/s |
| Lowering Speed — Loaded | Approx. 400 mm/s |
| Lowering Speed — Unloaded | Approx. 300 mm/s |
| Tyres | 18.00-25-40PR |
| Drive Configuration | 4 × 2 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Wet Disc |
Specifications based on SINTO's current HNF500-1250-A product information. Exact specifications can vary by configuration.
Engine & Powertrain
Exact engine, emissions configuration and powertrain should be confirmed according to the customer's destination market and final specification.
50-Ton vs Conventional Forklifts
The HNF500-1250-A is a specialised heavy-industrial lifting machine, not a general warehouse forklift.
| Application | Standard Forklift | Heavy-Duty 10–20T | HNF500 50T |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pallet handling | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Warehouse operations | ✓ | Limited | — |
| Heavy industrial equipment | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steel products | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heavy machinery | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mining equipment | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ship components | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Large casting moulds | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Heavy project cargo | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 50-tonne loads | — | — | ✓ |
Built for Heavy Industrial Environments
Mining
- Mining machinery
- Large equipment components
- Processing equipment
- Heavy steel structures
- Oversized mining components
Steel & Metal
- Steel coils & plates
- Large steel structures
- Heavy castings
- Forged components
- Industrial moulds
Ports & Inland Terminals
- Heavy project cargo
- Ship components
- Large steel products
- Heavy containers
- Terminal handling
Shipbuilding
- Ship sections
- Heavy steel components
- Engines & machinery
- Structural components
Heavy Manufacturing
- Large industrial machinery
- Casting moulds
- Production assemblies
- Heavy finished products
Energy & Infrastructure
- Power-generation equipment
- Large transformers
- Industrial machinery
- Energy infrastructure
Deployment & Assessment Process
A forklift of this size requires careful planning. Sinto Material Handling recommends a thorough site and application assessment.
Site Assessment
- ✓ Ground surface capability
- ✓ Turning radius (8.5 m)
- ✓ Gate & road widths
- ✓ Workshop doors & bridges
- ✓ Transport routes & loading areas
Load Assessment
- ✓ Maximum load weight
- ✓ Load dimensions
- ✓ Load centre & centre of gravity
- ✓ Required lift height
- ✓ Attachment requirements
Heavy-Duty Forklift for Africa
From mining and steel production to ports and energy projects, the HNF500-1250-A gives Sinto Material Handling a solution for the 50-tonne heavy-lifting segment across the continent.
Why Choose the HNF500-1250-A?
50-Tonne Capacity
Handles loads up to 50,000 kg at the published 1,250 mm load centre.
Massive Structural Platform
~60-tonne operating weight, 6 m wheelbase, 4.16 m chassis width — engineered for extreme duty.
Heavy-Duty Forks
2,400 × 320 × 140 mm forks with a 3,400 mm carriage provide a substantial load-handling platform.
High Traction
~250 kN traction delivers the power to move heavy loads across industrial environments.
High Ground Clearance
Up to ~460 mm clearance at the wheelbase centre supports operation in industrial yards.
Heavy-Duty Braking
Hydraulic wet disc brakes specified for reliable, durable stopping power.
Complete Heavy-Lifting Solutions
The HNF500-1250-A is part of a broader range of heavy material-handling equipment available through Sinto Material Handling.
This enables Sinto Material Handling to recommend equipment according to actual load requirements.
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Need to Lift 50 Tonnes? The SINTO HNF500-1250-A is designed for operations where extreme lifting capacity is essential.
50 Tonnes of Capacity. Engineered for Extreme Industry.
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