When it comes to handling brutal, heavy-duty industrial loads, the Kalmar DCG120 Diesel Forklift is built to outperform. Offering a true 12-tonne lifting capacity, this premium heavy-duty lift truck is highly favored across Australian steel mills, foundries, concrete manufacturing, and port logistics hubs. Combining a high-torque Volvo Penta engine with Kalmar’s state-of-the-art hydraulics and the market-leading EGO operator cabin, the DCG120 delivers maximum duty-cycle productivity, low fuel consumption, and unmatched structural safety.
Key Features
Premium Industrial Build: Engineered on Kalmar’s ultra-stable heavy chassis framework, designed to comfortably absorb structural stress during high-impact loading and rough-terrain yard operations.
Fuel-Efficient Volvo Driveline: Powered by a Tier 4F/Stage V compliant Volvo Penta 6-cylinder diesel engine. Paired with automatic powershift transmission and intelligent Electronic Inching, it allows operators to maintain maximum hydraulic lift speed without engaging unnecessary transmission wear.
Selectable ECO Driving Modes: Equipped with Power, Normal, and ECO settings to optimize fuel economy. Slashes fuel consumption by up to 15% during standard cycles without dropping performance.
The Benchmark EGO Cabin: Provides unmatched ergonomics. Features a curved panoramic front window for 360-degree uninhibited visibility, fully adjustable work consoles, overhead guard impact protection (FOPS), and an advanced climate control system to combat operator fatigue in harsh environments.
Target Industries & Applications
Metal & Steel Industries: Highly optimized for aluminum smelters and steel mills. Perfect for bulk transport of stacked metal ingots, raw billets, or heavy metal plate bundles. Can be easily fitted with specialized attachments such as Coil Rams for steel coils or high-heat foundry packages for molten slag pots.
Concrete, Mining & Heavy Manufacturing: The ideal mid-heavy workhorse for block-handling, concrete pipe plants, and mine-site support applications where absolute ground stability and continuous component lifting are mandatory.