Sumitomo QuaPro-B Electric Counterbalance Forklift
Sumitomo QuaPro-B is a battery electric counterbalance forklift range for warehouse, logistics and factory pallet handling. The official Sumitomo NACCO page positions the updated QuaPro-B around a high-efficiency IPM motor, optional Li-ion battery support, improved operator visibility and expanded safety options for the 2-3 ton class.
- Electric counterbalance forklift range for 2-3 ton class applications, subject to final configuration.
- High-efficiency IPM drive motor, with Sumitomo test data stating about 10% lower drive-motor power consumption versus previous models.
- Optional Li-ion battery support for opportunity charging and reduced battery maintenance.
- Smart cockpit updates include wider legroom, easier boarding, revised display placement and improved forward visibility.
- Safety options include A-eye support, human-detection AI camera, Blue Mark, Line Light, carriage light, tilt indicator and other site safety aids.
Overview
The Sumitomo QuaPro-B is a battery electric counterbalance forklift series for pallet movement, loading, unloading and stacking in warehouse, logistics and factory environments. For Y K Toh buyers, this listing should be handled as an enquiry-first product page: confirm rated capacity, mast, battery, charger, tyre type, attachment and site route before quotation.
Best-fit applications
- Warehouse and factory pallet movement where electric forklift operation is preferred.
- Logistics sites that need practical operator visibility, controlled low-speed handling and site safety aids.
- Operations comparing lead-acid and Li-ion battery options for charging workflow and operating time.
- Sites where forklifts, pedestrians and goods movement share nearby operating zones.
Key features from the official Sumitomo QuaPro-B page
- 2-3 ton class expansion: Sumitomo states the updated QuaPro-B sales model is expanding to the 2-3 ton class.
- High-efficiency IPM motor: The drive motor is described as a highly efficient IPM motor developed with Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Sumitomo states it reduces drive-motor power consumption by approximately 10% under its JIVAS F30 driving-pattern test.
- Optional Li-ion battery: Sumitomo presents the Li-ion battery option as quick-chargeable, suitable for charging during breaks, and not requiring water refilling.
- Operator space and visibility: The cockpit updates include wider legroom, an easier boarding shape, revised display placement and lower cowl height. Sumitomo states the forward invisible range is improved by 81 mm versus previous models.
- Improved water resistance: The motor and internal electrical components are described as sealed, with improved water resistance equivalent to IPX4.
- Safety equipment: Sumitomo groups the safety approach around protecting the operator, people nearby and cargo.
Safety and operating options to discuss
Available equipment should be checked by exact model and market availability. Options and standard functions highlighted by Sumitomo include:
- A-eye support rear driver assistance with reverse automatic deceleration and reverse start prevention.
- Human-detection AI camera, Blue Mark, Line Light and Arrow LED Light for nearby-worker awareness.
- Dangerous driving warning, right-side safety chain, right-side step cover, orange seat belt and seat-belt interlock options.
- Travel interlock, cargo handling interlock, slope speed limit, rear assist grip and speed limiter.
- Carriage light, tilt indicator, safety laser, mast raising alarm and STC turning-speed control for cargo stability support.
Specification summary for enquiry
| Brand | Sumitomo NACCO Forklift |
|---|---|
| Series | QuaPro-B |
| Equipment type | Battery electric counterbalance forklift |
| Capacity class | 2-3 ton class range noted by Sumitomo, exact model capacity to confirm |
| Drive motor | High-efficiency IPM motor |
| Battery option | Li-ion battery option, final battery and charger configuration to confirm |
| Water resistance note | Motor and internal electrical components described as sealed, equivalent to IPX4 |
| Safety focus | Operator safety, nearby-worker safety and cargo protection |
| Quotation checks | Capacity, load centre, mast height, attachment, aisle width, turning route, charging point, operating hours, floor condition and indoor/outdoor use |
Before quotation
Please send the intended load weight, pallet size, lifting height, aisle width, operating area photos, battery preference and daily operating hours. Y K Toh can then review the closest forklift configuration and whether safety options such as A-eye support, human-detection camera, lights or seat-belt interlock should be included.
Review note: This page is a YKTOH-written product listing draft based on Sumitomo NACCO’s official QuaPro-B page. Exact Singapore availability, local compliance, model code, attachment compatibility and delivery lead time must be confirmed before publication or quotation.
