Baoli KBD/G 25-35: workhorse from 2.5 to 3.5 tons, diesel or LPG

There is a class of forklifts that does the most work in Serbia, and is written about the least: from two and a half to three and a half tons. It is a machine that unloads a truck from the ground in the morning, transports goods on the lot at noon, and enters the hall in the afternoon and stacks pallets on the rack.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution from the smallest class for this job — a pallet truck and a stacker are simply out of the question — but there is also no need for a heavy five-ton machine that consumes more and is harder to maneuver.

Baoli KBD/G 25-35 is made exactly for that middle ground: three load capacities in one series, lifting up to 6,500 mm, and a choice between diesel and LPG engines.

Content:

• Three payloads in one series
• Diesel or LPG: how to choose
• Doosan EU5 and Weichai: what the EU5 label means
• Mast up to 6,500 mm and six rolls
• Workplace: cabin, display, lighting
• Who is it intended for?
• Technical specifications
• Price and configuration

Three payloads in one series

The series covers 2,500, 3,000 and 3,500 kg at a standard load center of 500 mm. The numbers in the label follow the load capacity: KBD/G 25, 30 and 35.

That “at 500mm” isn’t fine print — it’s the condition under which the number is valid. If the load is deep on the forks, as with long packages or crates, the center of gravity shifts forward and the actual load capacity drops. The same goes for height: the machine does not carry the full declared weight at maximum height. That’s why before buying, look at the load diagram for a specific configuration, and not the number from the model name.

Rule of thumb: if your heaviest pallet is 2,400kg and lifts three metres, the KBD/G 25 probably does the job. If the same pallet is at six meters, or if the load is carried on the attachment, you should look at the next model. Better now than after delivery.

Diesel or LPG: how to choose

The same machine comes with a diesel or a LPG (gas) engine, and it is a decision that is made accordingly where the machine works, not by what is cheaper.

Diesel it has more low-end torque, handles heavy and extended cycles better, and is the easiest to top up — fuel is everywhere. It is the choice for open lot, ramps, uneven terrain and all-day work under load.

LPG it works much cleaner and quieter. Exhaust gases have significantly fewer particles, so the machine can enter spaces where diesel should not enter — with mandatory ventilation and compliance with the rules for working indoors. The bottle is changed in a minute, without waiting for the battery to charge, which makes it a logical choice when the machine works in several shifts and there is no time to charge.

If the machine he works indoors all day, neither is the first choice — that’s where the electric machine belongs. We will write about that division in detail in a separate text, and you can see the entire program on the pages diesel and LPG forklifts i electric forklifts.

Doosan EU5 and Weichai: what the EU5 label means

They are installed in the diesel version Doosan EU5 i Weichai engines; The LPG version uses Doosan gas engines of the same capacity.

The EU5 designation refers to the level of exhaust gas emissions according to the European classification for non-road machines. In practice, this means three things: less particles and nitrogen oxides, proper documentation if required in public procurement or in industry with strict standards, and an engine that is structurally newer — therefore better injection management and, as a rule, lower consumption under the same load.

Consumption is more important here than it seems. On a machine that runs 1,500 hours a year, the difference of half a liter per hour is about 750 liters — and that’s an item that over the life of the machine outweighs any discount agreed upon at the time of purchase. We wrote about how it is calculated in the text How much does a forklift really cost.

Power transmission is hydrodynamic — without a clutch that wears out from moving and stopping. In a business where the machine starts and stops all day, that’s the difference that shows up on the service bill.

Mast up to 6,500 mm and six rolls

The maximum lifting height is 6,500 mm, which covers a serious racking height — four to five levels of pallets, depending on the height of the pallet.

It is installed as standard six roll mast, and optionally with eight. This is not marketing information: a larger number of guides means a more even transmission of forces and less lateral swaying of the load at height. When the pallet is lowered to the fifth level, the stillness of the mast is the difference between a job and damaged goods.

Side shift is available as standard or integrated, and is almost always worth getting. The ability to move the load a few centimeters to the left or right without moving the entire machine saves a few seconds on each pallet — which, over the course of a year, is hours.

Workplace: cabin, display, lighting

The workplace is the item that customers rarely see, and operators feel every day. With the KBD/G series, it is solved more seriously than expected in this class.

• Color display with fuel level, operating hours, speed and service intervals — service is scheduled by the hour, not by memory.
• LED lighting: front and rear lights, working lights, blue dot and rotating light. The blue dot projects a spot of light in front of or behind the machine and warns pedestrians before the machine goes behind the rack — one of the most useful little things in warehouse safety.
• Adjustable workplace and foot-operated parking brake.
• Protective frame can be upgraded with a half-cab (front, rear and upper glazing) or a full enclosed cab — which is practically mandatory for outdoor work during the winter.

Better visibility through the mast is a design decision here, not a detail: the operator seeing the pitches doesn’t have to guess where they are.

Who is it intended for?

KBD/G 25-35 is the right choice for:

• Unloading and loading trucks from the ground — without a ramp, in any weather.
• Work in the open field — warehouses, building materials, packaging, purchase.
• Combined mode — part of the day outside, part in the hall (with LPG performance and ventilation).
• Loads from 2.5 to 3.5 tons and up to 6.5 meters high.
• Operation without pause for charging — refueling or changing the bottle takes a minute.

Not the right choice for all-day work in a closed space without ventilation, for narrow aisles in the warehouse — that’s where it’s better three wheeler or reach truck — not even for loads over 3.5 tons, wherever you look KBD/G 40-50S. If your loads are lighter, take a look KBD/G 15-20+.

Technical specifications

Full specifications by model are on the page Baoli KBD/G 25-35.

Price and configuration

The price starts from €19,000.00 + VAT for the base model KBD/G 25. The final price depends on load capacity, engine choice, mast height and accessories — cab and side shifter are the most common items that change it.

The listed prices are without VAT and refer to registered economic entities; payment is made in dinar equivalent at the middle exchange rate of the NBS on the day of payment. It goes with the machine guarantee for legal entities lasting 12 months*, with service and spare parts provided.

In order to provide an exact quote instead of a range, we need three pieces of information: what is the heaviest pallet and what shape is the load, to what height it rises i how many hours a day the machine works, outside or in the hall. This shows the load capacity and drive.

If you’re not even sure what class of machine you need, start with the guide Pallet truck, stacker or forklift?

Send it request for quotation, call 021/6040-505 (Monday–Saturday, 7:00–15:00) or write to info@viljuskari-jovic.rs.

* The guarantee is contracted in accordance with the valid laws of the Republic of Serbia.