Off-Road Warrior All-Terrain Forklift | ZT916C Heavy-Duty Rough Terrain Forklift
Mud pits and forest trails? Bring it on! This Off-Road Warrior Forklift is the ultimate solution for extreme terrain operations, designed to conquer the most challenging working environments that standard forklifts cannot handle. Engineered with professional off-road performance, this heavy-duty all-terrain forklift combines aggressive tread tires, reinforced undercarriage, and robust structural design to deliver unmatched stability and reliability in mines, forests, country roads, and construction sites with muddy, uneven surfaces. As a top-tier Chinese construction machinery export product from Shandong Tai’an, a world-renowned hub for heavy equipment manufacturing, this forklift represents 20 years of industrial expertise and export experience, ensuring factory price direct supply without middlemen, making it the cost-effective choice for global construction, agriculture, mining, and logistics enterprises.
This "iron beast" is built specifically for extreme terrain challenges, featuring premium off-road tires with deep tread patterns that provide exceptional grip and traction on soft soil, sand, mud, and gravel. The fully reinforced undercarriage and heavy-duty chassis enhance durability and impact resistance, protecting key components from damage in harsh working conditions. Whether you’re operating in remote mining areas, dense forestry zones, rugged rural roads, or unfinished construction sites, no muddy or rough terrain challenge is too tough for this all-terrain forklift. Our Shandong Tai’an manufacturing base utilizes advanced production technology and strict quality control systems, adhering to international export standards to produce backhoe loader and forklift products that meet the demands of global heavy equipment markets, with reliable performance and long service life.
Core Product Advantages
As a leading backhoe loader manufacturer and heavy equipment supplier from China, we integrate independent R&D, production, and export sales, providing customers with high-quality all-terrain forklifts at factory price. The ZT916C off-road forklift stands out in the global market with its outstanding performance advantages, starting with its powerful power system equipped with Xinchai 490 engine that delivers 32Kw stable power output, ensuring strong power reserve even under full load conditions. The 30° maximum gradeability with load enables the forklift to easily climb steep slopes in complex terrains, while the dual-gear travel speed (6-18 Km/h for both forward and reverse) balances efficiency and safety, adapting to different operational requirements. Our 20 years of export experience allow us to understand the diverse needs of global customers, optimizing every detail of heavy equipment components to enhance product adaptability and durability.
The ergonomic design and stable performance of our all-terrain forklift ensure operator comfort and operational safety during long hours of work. The optimized mast tilt angle (back 6º / forward 12º) improves loading and unloading flexibility, while the 2000Kg load capacity meets most heavy-duty handling demands. The 230mm minimum ground clearance provides excellent passability, avoiding obstacles and rough ground damage effectively. Shandong Tai’an, as our production base, has a complete industrial chain of Chinese construction machinery export, supporting customized configurations, fast delivery, and comprehensive after-sales service. Choosing our off-road forklift means choosing reliable quality, factory direct supply price, and professional technical support that covers every corner of the world.
Product Description
The ZT916C Off-Road Warrior Forklift is a professional heavy-duty all-terrain forklift designed for non-paved road conditions, integrating high load capacity, strong off-road performance, and durable structure. Unlike standard warehouse forklifts, this model is specially developed for outdoor rough terrain applications, making it ideal for construction sites, forest farms, mining areas, pasturelands, and rural infrastructure projects. Every parameter and component of this forklift is carefully designed and tested, from the 12-16.5 (10 PR) off-road special tires to the reinforced transmission system, all aiming to provide stable performance in extreme environments. As a flagship product of Chinese construction machinery export, it has been exported to more than 50 countries and regions, earning high recognition from global customers for its excellent quality and cost-effectiveness.
Our factory adheres to the concept of "quality first, customer foremost" in the production of heavy equipment components, using high-strength steel and international standard parts to ensure the long service life of the forklift. The 3800Kg operating weight ensures stable center of gravity during operation, reducing rollover risks and improving operational safety. The 400mm/s lifting speed improves work efficiency, while the 4800mm turning radius ensures flexible maneuvering even in limited spaces. With Shandong Tai’an’s mature manufacturing technology and 20 years of export experience, we provide comprehensive technical support and spare parts supply for each forklift, allowing global customers to use our products with complete confidence. Whether you need a single unit for small-scale operations or bulk orders for large projects, we can meet your demands with factory price and high-quality service.
Technical Specifications
| Basic Information | |
| Model | ZT916C |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Load Center Distance | 500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 2,000 Kg |
| Mast Tilt Angle | Back 6º / Forward 12º |
| Wheelbase | 2,050 mm |
| Track Width - Front/Rear | 1,370 mm |
| Lifting Speed | 400 mm/s |
| Travel Speed | Forward: 2 gears 6-18 Km/h Reverse: 2 gears 6-18 Km/h |
| Max. Gradeability with Load | 30º |
| Operating Weight | 3,800 Kg |
| Fork Length | 1,220 mm |
| Overall Length without Forks | 3,770 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm |
| Mast Height in Transport Position | 2,000 mm |
| Turning Radius | 4,800 mm |
| Min. Ground Clearance - Axle | 230 mm |
| Transmission & Power System | |
| Engine - Brand/Model | xinchai490 |
| Engine - Power | 32 Kw / 42 Hp / 2,300 Rpm |
| Engine - Max. Torque | 158.8 Nm |
| Engine - Displacement | 2.670 L |
| Secondary Parameters | |
| Tire Specification | 12-16.5 (10 PR) |
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Product Details & Component Introduction
Every component of our ZT916C all-terrain forklift is carefully selected and manufactured, reflecting the high standard of Chinese construction machinery export. The high-quality Xinchai 490 engine is the heart of the forklift, providing stable and powerful output while maintaining low fuel consumption and low noise, meeting European and American environmental protection standards. The reinforced transmission system and heavy-duty axle ensure smooth power transmission and strong load-bearing capacity, making the forklift perform perfectly in heavy-load and off-road conditions. As a professional backhoe loader manufacturer, we apply mature heavy equipment components production technology to forklift manufacturing, ensuring the reliability and durability of each key part.
The off-road special tires (12-16.5 10PR) are designed with deep tread patterns to provide excellent anti-skid and wear-resistant performance, adapting to various complex terrains. The reinforced mast and fork assembly adopt high-strength steel plates through precision welding and heat treatment, with strong bending resistance and long service life. The hydraulic system uses international brand components to ensure smooth lifting, tilting, and traveling operations, with sensitive response and low failure rate. Our Shandong Tai’an factory conducts 100% full inspection of each forklift before delivery, including performance testing, safety testing, and durability testing, ensuring that every product delivered to customers meets factory price high-quality standards.
Packaging & Logistics
With 20 years of Chinese construction machinery export experience, we have established a complete and efficient packaging and logistics system to ensure the safe and on-time delivery of all-terrain forklifts to global customers. All forklifts are packaged with professional anti-collision, anti-rust, and moisture-proof measures, using steel frames, waterproof cloth, and protective foam to protect every part from damage during long-distance transportation. We cooperate with top international logistics companies to provide multiple transportation options including sea freight, land transportation, and combined transportation, covering major ports and cities around the world. As a Shandong Tai’an factory direct supplier, we have obvious advantages in transportation distance and logistics cost from our production base to Qingdao, Shanghai, and other major export ports, ensuring faster delivery time and lower transportation cost for customers.
Our professional packaging team will disassemble and package removable parts separately to save transportation space and reduce logistics costs, while complete assembly instructions and installation tools are provided for convenient on-site assembly. We provide complete export documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and CE certification to meet customs clearance requirements of different countries. Whether you are an equipment dealer, construction company, or agricultural enterprise, we can provide personalized packaging and logistics solutions according to your order quantity and destination, ensuring that your heavy equipment arrives safely with factory price advantage.
Global Customer Cases
Our Off-Road Warrior Forklift has been widely used in more than 50 countries and regions across the globe, serving thousands of customers in construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, and logistics industries. In European countries, our forklifts are used for forestry material handling and farm operations, with excellent off-road performance and low fuel consumption highly recognized by local customers. In Southeast Asian markets, our products adapt to humid and muddy working environments perfectly, becoming the preferred handling equipment for infrastructure construction projects. In African and South American markets, our factory price direct supply and durable quality help customers reduce equipment investment costs while improving operational efficiency, making us a trusted partner for local enterprises.
A large mining company in Australia purchased dozens of our ZT916C all-terrain forklifts for ore handling in open-pit mines, and the 30° gradeability and 2000kg load capacity fully meet their daily operational needs, with the equipment maintaining stable performance after 2 years of continuous use. A construction enterprise in Canada uses our forklifts for rural road construction and building material handling, praising its excellent passability on unpaved roads. As a leading backhoe loader manufacturer and Chinese construction machinery export enterprise, we will continue to rely on Shandong Tai’an’s industrial advantages and 20 years of export experience, providing global customers with more high-quality, cost-effective heavy equipment and professional services, creating long-term value for every partner.