LPG forklift rental – the powerful hybrid solution for indoors and yard

Diesel forklifts are unbeatable outdoors, electric forklifts indoors. Anyone who needs both in one machine – without a charging cycle, without range anxiety, without a second vehicle – opts for an LPG forklift. At Luibl Rental, you rent LPG forklifts with load capacities from 1.8 to 7 tonnes and lift heights of over 6 metres. A cylinder change takes less than two minutes and brings the machine straight back into full operation – the decisive advantage in multi-shift use.

Your LPG forklift rental fleet at Luibl at a glance:

• Load capacity 1,800 kg to 7,000 kg

• Lift heights 5.04 m to 6.03 m

• Models: Hyundai 18L-7M, 40L-7A, 70L-7A

• Three-way catalytic converter and LPG combustion – suitable for indoor use with adequate ventilation

• Inspections and tests under Government Regulation No. 392/2006 Coll. and occupational safety rules, including inspection of the LPG system in line with applicable Slovak safety rules

• Delivery throughout Slovakia by our own low-loader

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An LPG forklift is not a compromise – it is the technically correct answer to a specific application profile. Three strengths make the difference:

• Fast readiness without a charging cycle. A cylinder change takes less than two minutes. No breaks, no second forklift to bridge the gap, no charging infrastructure on site. In three-shift operation, this is the decisive productivity lever.

• Indoors and yard with one machine. Thanks to LPG combustion and a three-way catalytic converter, emissions remain low enough for use in ventilated halls – while delivering full performance in the yard. One forklift covers both zones.

• High power density at moderate weight. At the same load capacity, an LPG forklift is often lighter than an electric counterpart with a heavy battery – this reduces ground pressure and allows use on more sensitive surfaces.

Beverage and food industry

Beverage wholesale, breweries, food logistics: here goods are constantly moved between hall, ramp and yard – often in multi-shift operation, often at a high handling pace. In a project for a beverage wholesaler, LPG forklifts noticeably reduced downtime compared with the charging cycles of electric forklifts, thanks to the quick cylinder change. The decisive factor: no unproductive charging break in the middle of peak utilisation.

Production plants with mixed work zones

Anyone with goods receipt outdoors but production and order picking in the hall needs a machine that easily serves both zones. LPG forklifts meet this profile without changing the drive and without compromising performance. Typical industries: automotive suppliers, packaging industry, timber and furniture production.

Intensive multi-shift operations without charging infrastructure

Seasonal peaks, additional shifts, project work on temporary sites: if there is no adequate charging infrastructure on site or simply no time for charging cycles, LPG is the plannable solution. Luibl also delivers at short notice for campaigns lasting a few weeks up to long-term rentals over several months.

Event logistics and trade fair construction

Trade fair construction, open-air events, indoor events: flexible zones, changing loads, often no permanent electrical infrastructure. The LPG forklift goes into operation without preparation and stays mobile.

Load capacities from 1.8 to 7 tonnes

Three load capacity classes cover the broad application profile:

• 1.8 tonnes (Hyundai 18L-7M) – 5.04 m lift height. Compact class for pallet handling, beverage trade, specialist retail.

• 4 tonnes (Hyundai 40L-7A) – 6.03 m lift height. Mid-range segment for industrial handling, heavy containers, wholesale.

• 7 tonnes (Hyundai 70L-7A) – 5.06 m lift height. Upper class for mechanical engineering suppliers, timber industry, steel trading.

Mast types – standard, duplex and triplex

The right mast depends on the hall door height, ceiling height and required final lift height:

• Standard mast for regular use without clearance restrictions

• Duplex mast two-stage, compact overall height, standard for many warehouses

• Triplex mast three-stage with initial free lift – essential for container unloading, truck loading under low doors or work on mezzanine floors

Application tip: the initial free lift determines whether you can raise the load without the mast extending upwards. This is critical with container loading doors or restricted clearance heights.

Attachments ex works or on request

Available as standard:

• Side shift – for exact positioning of pallets

• Fork positioner – hydraulic, for different pallet widths without manual adjustment

Configurable on request:

• Fork extensions for longer loads

• Rotators (e.g. paper roll tipper, waste bin emptier)

• Full cab with heating and air conditioning

• Overhead guard with windscreen and wiper

Individual configuration is particularly worthwhile for long-term rentals – we tailor the equipment to your application profile.

Technology – three-way catalytic converter and LPG combustion

LPG forklifts burn liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, usually a propane-butane mixture) in a spark-ignition engine. The three-way catalytic converter reduces carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to a level that permits indoor use – provided the workplace is adequately ventilated (observe applicable Slovak safety rules). Modern rental machines comply with the current emission standards of the respective engine class. We supply details on the specific model in the data sheet on request.

The handling of LPG cylinders is clearly regulated. Luibl ensures that every rental machine meets the requirements:

• Inspection of the LPG system in line with applicable Slovak safety rules by qualified experts. Documentation is supplied with every rental machine.

• Inspections and tests under Government Regulation No. 392/2006 Coll. and occupational safety rules with a current inspection sticker

• Secure cylinder holder with inspected mounting and shut-off device

• Instruction of the operator on handling the gas cylinder is the hirer's responsibility – Luibl provides an operator briefing on handover

Operator qualification: Operation requires a forklift operator licence (Act No. 124/2006 Coll., Decree No. 356/2007 Coll.), issued by an authorised training provider. Handling the gas cylinders themselves additionally requires instruction in line with applicable Slovak safety rules (protection against hazards from LPG).

Four steps to a ready-to-use LPG forklift:

1. Enquiry – via the contact form, by phone on our toll-free number 00800 2000 3000 or by email. State the site location, period, load and whether indoor, yard or mixed operation.

2. Advice and quote – we select the right model (1.8 t, 4 t or 7 t), suggest suitable equipment and send you the quote at short notice.

3. Delivery by low-loader – on the agreed date directly to your site. With the cylinder holder fitted and with valid inspections and tests.

4. Operation and service – with an on-site briefing on request. Our technician service is available throughout the rental.

You have the application – we have the right machine in our rental fleet.

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