ZT916C Wheel Loader: Compact Powerhouse
This ZT.MACHINE ZT916C is the ultimate "flexible beast" for material handling! Tackle heavy-duty jobs with 2000kg capacity and 400mm/s lifting speed, plus 30° climbing power.

Strong Load Handling: Supports up to 2,000 kg, ideal for diverse material handling tasks.
Fast Lifting Speed: Lifting speed of 400 mm/s ensures high efficiency during operations.
Flexible Mobility: Travel speeds of 6–18 km/h and a 4800 mm turning radius enable agile movement.
Stable Slope Performance: 30° climbing ability and 3,800 kg weight ensure solid performance on uneven terrain.
Reliable Engine Output: Powered by a 32 kW XINCHAI490 engine with 158.8 Nm torque for dependable performance.
Adjustable Tower Functionality: 6° backward and 12° forward tilt angles enhance lifting versatility.
This ZT.MACHINE ZT916C is the ultimate "flexible beast" for material handling! Tackle heavy-duty jobs with 2000kg capacity and 400mm/s lifting speed, plus 30° climbing power.
→ 2000kg load capacity with precise 500mm load center
→ Smart 6° back / 12° forward mast tilt
→ Stable 2.05m wheelbase + 1.37m track width
→ Lightning-fast 400mm/s lifting, 2-speed gearing (6-18km/h)
→ 3800kg weight + 230mm clearance for rough terrain
→ 12-16.5" heavy-duty tires for all slopes
→ Powered by Xinchai490 engine (32kW/42Hp)
As a professional loader manufacturer rooted in Shandong Taian, Taian Zhengtai Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has shipped more than 12,000 units of construction machinery to over 80 countries in 20+ years of Chinese construction machinery export. The ZT916C is the direct result of that field data — a compact 2000kg-capacity wheel loader engineered for contractors who need one unit to cover material handling, loading, and hauling across construction, agriculture, warehousing, and municipal work sites.
Every ZT916C is assembled in our Feicheng Industrial Park factory with direct access to the most complete supply chain of heavy equipment components in China, allowing us to deliver factory price units without compromising on the Xinchai490 32kW engine, 400mm/s lifting speed, or 3800kg operating weight that define this model.
Real job sites are rarely flat or clean. The ZT916C is validated against three of the harshest conditions our export customers face: soft farmland, tight warehouse aisles, and unpaved municipal work zones. The 230mm minimum ground clearance and 1.37m track width keep the machine stable over broken ground and wet fields, while the 2.05m wheelbase and compact frame let operators reposition in tight stockyards and indoor warehouses without multi-point turns.
The Xinchai490 32kW / 42Hp engine delivers consistent torque across the 6-18km/h two-speed range. That means the loader holds cycle times whether it is loading sand into highway trucks, feeding a batching plant, or clearing debris after a storm. The 6° back / 12° forward mast tilt gives operators precise bucket control for level grading and clean dumping, while the 400mm/s lifting speed reduces cycle time and directly increases tons moved per hour.
First, throughput: 400mm/s lifting speed and a tight 2.05m wheelbase mean more buckets per hour than comparable 2000kg loaders, directly reducing cost-per-ton moved. Second, versatility: the ZT916C accepts buckets, forks, and other attachments for lifting, sorting, or hauling — so a single compact unit covers tasks that would otherwise require two or three specialized machines.
Third, logistics: a 40HQ Container loading plan fits multiple units per container with wire-rope fastening, and spare or wearing parts ship in fumigation-free wooden crates. Fourth, uptime: standard 12-16.5" heavy-duty tires and a full stock of heavy equipment components — filters, seals, hydraulic hoses — keep the ZT916C working through long projects without waiting on imported parts. Fifth, resale: strong brand recognition and a proven Xinchai powertrain support high retained value for fleet owners and rental businesses.
| Description | Unit | Parameter |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Load Capacity | kg | 2000 |
| Load Center | mm | 500 |
| Mast Tilt — Backward | ° | 6 |
| Mast Tilt — Forward | ° | 12 |
| Wheelbase | m | 2.05 |
| Track Width | m | 1.37 |
| Lifting Speed | mm/s | 400 |
| Travel Speed (2-speed gearing) | km/h | 6–18 |
| Max. Grade Ability | ° | 30 |
| Operating Weight | kg | 3800 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | mm | 230 |
| Tire Size | inch | 12-16.5 |
| Engine Model | - | Xinchai490 |
| Rated Power | kW / Hp | 32 / 42 |
Note: Specifications shown are for the standard ZT916C configuration. Custom tire options, attachment packages, and additional configurations are available on request.



