Komatsu FG25T-16 forklift with gasoline engine

] Japanese Komatsu [/anchor] forklifts have been on the market for quite a long time and have established their products as reliable and highly productive equipment. The first loaders of the BX series appeared in the last decade, including the reliable Komatsu FG25T-16 model, which has a gasoline engine with a power of up to 35 kW. Despite the date of its appearance, the forklift is valued in business and easily competes with modern models from other manufacturers.

Japanese forklift Komatsu FG25T-16

The new generation of Japanese forklift FG25T-16 is produced based on customer requests. It is worth noting that Russian businessmen also contributed to the development of new prototypes. First of all, this concerns the climatic component - Russia has a different climate from humid to dry, air temperatures can reach from +40 to -40 degrees. All this was taken into account when creating the new FG25T-16 model.

Specifications Komatsu FG25T-16

Purpose

Komatsu FD25T-16 is a time-tested device used in working with loads of various sizes. The machine is in demand in warehouses and retail premises, and retail terminals. The equipment also works effectively in open and adjacent areas, at airports, seaports and other places where work with large volumes of cargo is required. These may be hard-to-reach places with poor traffic, including agricultural areas. Loading and unloading vehicles, distributing cargo among storage spaces, shelves and racks, as well as other loading and unloading activities - the Komatsu FD25T-16 loader is capable of all this.

Operator comfort and convenience

The new FG25T-16 features improved operator comfort and safety. The design of the operator's cabin has been improved: it now has a system for suppressing mechanical vibrations (damping system).

Exactly the same system is installed on the gasoline engine of a forklift to reduce the transmission of vibration to the operator's cabin and to the fork mechanism, thereby increasing safety characteristics when moving loads.

The driver/operator cabin of the forklift is equipped with a comfortable seat that reduces the load on the operator when working. The chair is equipped with comfortable armrests that do not interfere with the operator when operating the loader. All loader control levers are located in close proximity to the operator. The cab design does not reduce the operator's viewing angle.

Diesel loader Komatsu FD25T-17

The Komatsu FD25T-17 diesel forklift offers exceptional reliability and superior performance along with improved operator comfort.

Unique Komatsu technologies are used in the design of the loader elements, ensuring maximum reliability and increased service life.

The forklift is equipped with a Komatsu 4D94LE diesel engine, which has proven itself to be trouble-free with timely and correct maintenance.

To protect the elements of the diesel engine fuel system, the loader has a three-stage fuel purification system, implemented specifically for Russian operating conditions.

The high performance of the forklift is ensured by its small overall dimensions, which allow it to work in cramped conditions. The running and lifting characteristics of the forklift are the best among its competitors. The first include increased ground clearance under the mast and loader body, high traction force and the ability to overcome steep slopes, and high travel speed. The second has high speeds of lifting and lowering the load.

The automatic transmission ensures smooth acceleration of the loader when moving, and the use of a driveshaft to transfer torque from the transmission to the drive axle significantly reduces vibration transmitted to the loader body, while increasing operator comfort.

Komatsu designers pay great attention to creating a comfortable workplace for operators. The loader is equipped with a proprietary Komatsu cab with a suspended structure, which reduces the transmission of vibration loads from operating mechanisms to the operator. Reduced operator fatigue improves operator productivity.

The layout of the controls allows the operator to operate the forklift intuitively, without being distracted from the work process.

Control devices are compactly and conveniently located on the instrument panel, allowing the operator to constantly monitor the parameters of the forklift systems.

The design of the lifting mast and counterweight provides maximum visibility from the operator’s workplace to control the surrounding area when moving and loading or unloading.

The loader is equipped with safety systems - engine start blocking when the speed is on, fork lowering blocking when the ignition is turned off, a system for detecting the presence of the operator at the workplace. These systems increase the level of operational safety.

The standard equipment of the loader includes all the options necessary for operation. At the same time, there are a number of additional options and equipment necessary to perform specific work and suitable for operating conditions different from standard ones.

Engine Komatsu FG25T-16

The FG25T-16 loader engine was manufactured by Nissan (NISSAN K21) at the request of Komatsu. The engine is reliable, economical and low noise.

Komatsu FG25T-16 forklift engine

It works properly and does not require frequent maintenance. As for the steering, a system without steering rods is used, which also affects the frequency of maintenance.

Device Features

The Komatsu FD25-16 forklift received a cabin with a comfortable workplace. The cabin is fixed to the frame, and the mounting system itself has a shock-absorbing effect - thanks to a unique suspension system and pneumatic cushions. These components made it possible to soften impacts when passing obstacles, as well as reduce vibrations by 30%. The kit also includes a seat belt and, importantly, a full-fledged protective cage. The latter is especially necessary if the load accidentally falls.

Among the design features, we also note the fact that the developers managed to reduce “blind spots”, and thereby increase visibility to the sides. The cabin features anti-slip steps and a wide floor. The steering mechanism is equipped with an autonomous hydraulic booster. The engine compartment has increased sound insulation, thanks to which it was possible to improve noise standards under heavy loads. The engine received a heat removal system, which had a beneficial effect on reliability and protection from overheating during the hot season. The diesel unit is also equipped with an exhaust gas filtration system that meets European environmental standards EPA Tier2 and EU Stage2. Let's pay attention to the compact dimensions, large wheelbase and minimum turning radius, which is 2050 mm.

In addition to the above advantages, the Komatsu FD25T-16 forklift also has disadvantages. Among them, we note mediocre environmental performance when compared with electric machines. Catalytic converters and soot “catchers” help solve this problem, but they greatly increase the cost of the forklift, and in terms of price they put it on par with a full-fledged electric machine. In addition, the operator will still breathe exhaust gases, and this is very harmful to his health.

Let us note a few more disadvantages inherent in diesel forklifts relative to electric models: higher noise and vibration, the need for private maintenance, regular replacement of filters, oils and other consumables, as well as high requirements for fuel quality. In Russia, diesel fuel is considered one of the lowest quality, and this seriously affects the reliability of the engine. To reduce the negative impact, users have to buy dual fuel filters with water separators.

Performance

The Komatsu FG25T-16 series loader has a mast with two sections made of high-strength material. The mast can lift loads to a height of up to 3 m.

Mast of a Japanese forklift Komatsu FG25T-16. Photo

The loader engine and carriage are connected to each other by a special dual-type pump, which will allow them to operate in normal mode, regardless of each other. That is, when power is pumped into the carriage when lifting a load, the engine, in turn, does not lose power, but rather operates in normal mode. Moreover, the forklift can lift loads with ease even when the engine is idling. Due to this power distribution system, the loader consumes less fuel and thereby saves money. The Komatsu BX FG25T-16 loader has a long service interval - about 2000 hours.

Attachments for Komatsu FD25T-16 loader:

• A brush is one of the most popular forklift attachments, designed for cleaning indoor and outdoor areas, as well as industrial areas, from snow and dirt.

• Fork extension – this device makes it easy to move loads. Thanks to this mounted option, you will not have to service the truck on only one side, or be forced to move the cargo to the opposite side. And most importantly, thanks to extensions, you don’t have to move the load manually.
• The barrel grab is an effective means of safely storing barrels. It consists of special paws that firmly hold the walls of the barrel so that it does not slip out. It is noteworthy that the attachment is installed on standard forks, that is, they do not have to be removed.
• The side shift carriage is a device, also called a side shift, designed to increase the performance of the loader. Provides more accurate positioning of the load, without the need for additional maneuvers. The forks are displaced from the load axle.
• The gripper is a structurally simple means for gripping cargo that is not located on pallets. In particular, these can be loads of various shapes, such as barrels, clips, boxes, etc.
• A rotator is a device presented in the form of a hydraulic motor to improve operating efficiency. Allows you to fully unleash the potential of the loader, and provides convenience when changing the position of loads in the vertical plane.
• The pusher is a retractable mechanism that is useful when loading/unloading cargo from one side. In particular, the pusher is indispensable in cases where it is necessary to move the cargo located in the car (or the body of a truck) to the opposite side of the car, and thereby create additional space for another box. This is very convenient in terms of saving time on loading.
• A load stabilizer is a kind of fixator for particularly dangerous, fragile and breakable loads that must be moved with the utmost care. Such loads are secured by a clamping platform on top, thereby ensuring traffic safety.
• Pin – allows you to reduce the cost of operating forklifts when working with complex loads. After all, the pin is an affordable alternative to more expensive devices. The pin is capable of working with cylindrical loads.
• Crane boom - allows you to move cargo in the air. We are talking about cargo that is usually placed on pallets. In essence, a mounted blockless crane boom is an alternative to expensive lifting equipment.
• A bucket is a simple and irreplaceable tool that can replace a tow hitch. With its help, you can collect garbage, snow, construction materials, and remove them from areas. A mounted bucket is attached instead of a fork.
• A rotary blade is another attachment for cleaning warehouses from bulk materials, as well as snowdrifts. Designed for large volumes of cleaning bulk materials, and has a load capacity of up to two tons.
• Solid wheels are a worthy alternative to worn-out factory wheels, which quickly wear out and become unusable. Solid tires consist of a regular metal disk, as well as heavy tires with a deep “toothy” tread that protects against damage and hard objects. In addition, such a tread will provide good cross-country ability and tenacious properties. And the heavier weight of the tires contributes to better load-carrying capacity.
• A stump remover is an effective tool that can replace a conventional bucket with teeth. The difference is that the uprooter has sharper teeth that penetrate the ground to a depth of more than half a meter to remove all stumps along with the underground part. The remaining root debris will of course dry out over time, resulting in a smooth and finished surface.

Komatsu FG25T-16 Loader Error Codes

Errors are displayed as indicator lamps. Basic error codes for the Komatsu FG25T-16 loader (Komatsu FG25T-16) that may occur during operation: Error codes for the Komatsu FG25T-16 loader.pdf

The Komatsu FG25T-16 forklift can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h. The lifting capacity of the loader is up to 2.5 tons. The cost of a new model of loader with a gasoline engine and a mast in two sections is approximately 600 - 650 thousand rubles.

More information about the Komatsu FG25T-16 forklift can be found by submitting an inquiry. You can also find out the current cost of equipment.

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