Diesel forklift rental - maximum power for your outdoor work

Powerful, durable, reliable: where loads beyond the 3-tonne mark are moved, where shift work allows no charging break and where rain, dust and uneven yards are part of everyday work, the diesel forklift is the right choice. At Luibl Rental you rent diesel forklifts with load capacities of 3 to 18 tonnes, lift heights of more than 6 metres and a valid periodic inspection. Delivery throughout Belgium by our own low-loader.

Your rental fleet at a glance:

• Load capacities from 3,000 kg to 18,000 kg

• Lift heights up to 6.07 m (special configurations up to 7 m on request)

• Brands in the rental fleet: Hyundai, Manitou, Doosan, Kalmar, Maximal Forklift

• Stage V engines with diesel particulate filter on recent models

• Checked before every delivery and periodically inspected under the Code on Well-being at Work, Book IV (work equipment)

• Duplex, triplex or quadruplex mast, side shift and fork positioner optional

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Building materials trade and construction industry

Pallets of bricks, reinforcement mesh, insulation material, roof tiles - the building materials trade depends on fast outdoor handling. Diesel forklifts from 3.5 tonnes (Manitou MI 35 D ST5) cover everyday handling; from 5 tonnes (Hyundai 50DA-9) even heavy loads of steel or precast concrete elements are moved without difficulty. Tip from practice: For bulky loads with a low centre of gravity, it pays to go for the next capacity class up - the residual capacity at mast height is decisive.

Heavy industry and metalworking

Coils, steel beams, pressed parts: from 8 tonnes (Hyundai 80D-9) Luibl enters the heavyweight segment. When unloading heavy steel structures and handling in-plant traffic, maximum stability is required even on uneven ground. The 16- and 18-tonne machines (Hyundai 160D-9, Kalmar DCG 180-6T) are the specialists among diesel forklifts for port logistics, steel trading and heavy machinery construction.

Recycling and waste management

In the circular economy, robustness and ease of repair count for more than any comfort feature. Diesel forklifts with super-elastic tyres withstand sharp metal and broken glass better than solid rubber versions. On request, Luibl delivers with prepared attachments such as a rotator or bale clamp - matched to the application.

Event logistics and stand construction

Diesel forklifts are used to set up large trade fair stands, stage structures and outdoor events - wherever heavy loads have to be moved at short notice on soft ground and there is no fixed charging infrastructure. A tank instead of a socket makes the difference.

Load capacity and lift height - choosing the right forklift

Matching the load and the machine determines safety and cost-effectiveness. Three key figures must be right for a diesel forklift:

• Rated capacity: The standard load at the load centre (usually 500 mm or 600 mm) - given in the model names as '3 tonnes', '5 tonnes', '16 tonnes'.

• Load centre: The further the centre of the load is from the fork carriage, the more the residual capacity drops. For pallets with overhang or long loads, calculate well below the rated capacity.

• Lift height with residual capacity: At maximum lift height the capacity drops by 20-40 % depending on the model. We will send you the load chart for the machine concerned on request.

Terrain capability - counterbalance forklift or rough-terrain forklift?

Diesel counterbalance forklifts such as the Hyundai 30D-9 or Doosan D30G-Plus are designed for smooth, level ground - paved yards, storage areas and handling areas. For unpaved terrain, mud or shell construction sites you need a genuine rough-terrain forklift with four-wheel drive and higher ground clearance. You will find these separately in our rough-terrain forklift rental section. We advise you on which variant suits the ground and load profile of your project.

Emission standards - Stage V and diesel particulate filter

Since 2019, EU Regulation 2016/1628 (Stage V) has applied to newly placed mobile machinery. It significantly limits particle numbers and nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions. Modern Luibl rental forklifts (e.g. Manitou MI 35 D ST5) comply with Stage V, have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and can therefore also be used temporarily indoors - always provided the hall ventilation is adequately dimensioned.

Drive - torque converter or hydrostatic?

Diesel counterbalance forklifts are built with two drive principles that differ noticeably in use:

• Torque converter: Classic design, robust, proven in heavy handling with long travel distances. Somewhat less sensitive when reversing precisely.

• Hydrostatic drive: Sensitive control, ideal for frequent load changes and millimetre-precise positioning. Very good driving comfort, somewhat more maintenance-intensive.

Which variant suits depends on the operating profile. For pure yard handling with long distances: torque converter. For frequent storage and retrieval with precise reversing: hydrostatic.

Tyres - the often underestimated factor

Luibl supplies diesel forklifts with super-elastic tyres (SE) as standard. They are puncture-proof, wear-resistant and carry high loads. Pneumatic tyres on request for use on particularly soft ground, solid rubber for hard hall floors. When alternating between hall and yard, we recommend non-marking versions to avoid floor marks in production halls.

Our 10-tonne class proves particularly effective when unloading heavy steel structures in bridge construction. On an infrastructure project in southern Germany, steel beams were transferred directly from heavy haulage vehicles to the intermediate storage area over several weeks - in changing weather and on partly uneven ground. The combination of high stability, a robust chassis and fast refuelling considerably reduced downtime compared with an electric fleet. Technical support was provided by our technician service with on-site response.

Every diesel forklift leaves our fleet only after a full check by qualified agricultural and construction machinery technicians. The check covers:

• Periodic inspection under the Code on Well-being at Work, Book IV, with a current inspection label

• Hydraulic pressure, mast pins and chain condition

• Engine check incl. oil level, filters and particulate filter status

• Function test of side shift, fork positioner and other attachments

• Tyres checked for wear and damage

• Safety equipment: seat belt, horn, lights, reversing alarm

For long-term rentals (from three months), the periodic inspections and annual maintenance are included in the long-term terms - with no separate order and no extra costs.

Whether short-term rental for peak periods, seasonal operations or the breakdown of one of your own machines - or long-term rental as a plannable fleet supplement with fixed monthly terms: Luibl supplies both models from one rental fleet. One contact, one invoice, one service level.

How your enquiry works:

1. Enquiry via the contact form, the toll-free number 00800 2000 3000 or e-mail

2. Expert advice and a quote at short notice

3. Delivery by Luibl low-loader directly to your site

4. On-site briefing if required, technician service during the rental

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