The real story, however, may be the relative speed with which Shantui built the forklift line into a mature product category virtually overnight. In a short four years, it already makes a wellrounded different models with several variations within each model category. The machines range in size from 1.5-ton to 10-ton. They come in both electric and diesel versions. As with other products new to the company’s product offerings, Shantui provides the structural parts, while most of the other parts are bought from top brand name suppliers in China. The exception is the electronic controls, which are imported from Curtis in the USA. Several of the models are Tier III compliant, depending on engine or motor type. They all come with optional, optimal lift heights. Overall, the forklift line is another clear demonstration of Shantui’s unrivaled value proposition: high performance for exceptional value.
The Big One is the SF100, a ten-ton lift capacity monster that is diesel powered and is normally used in exterior work environments. It also features a double set of front tires.

ITEM			Unit	SF100
General	Load capacity		kg	10000
	Load center		mm	600
	Power type			Diesel
Dimensions	Lift size		mm	3000
	Free lift height		mm	195
	Fork size		mm	1768×173×85
	Mast tilt angle		deg	6/12
	Fork overhang		mm	726
	Overall dimensions	Full length	mm	4200
		Full width	mm	2230
		Height with mast not lifted	mm	2800
		Height with mast lifted	mm	4426
		Overhead guard height	mm	2497
	Minimum turning radius		mm	3900
	Minimum right angle passage width		mm	3540
Performance	Drive speed (full load/no load)	Hydraulic forklift truck	km/h	13/14
		Mechanical forklift	Gear I
			Gear II
	Full-load lifting speed		mm/sec	360
	Maximum gradeability		%	20
	Curb weight		kg	12300
	Tires	Front wheel		9.00-20-14PR
		Rear wheel		9.00-20-14PR
Wheel & tires	Tread	Front wheel	mm	1600
		Rear wheel	mm	1722.5
	Wheelbase		mm	2800
	Ground clearance (full load/no load)	Mast	mm	245/205
		Frame	mm	240
Drive units & control	Engine	Applicable vehicle type		SF100
		Model		6102BG
		Rated power	kW/rpm	81/2500
		Rated torque	N.m/rpm	353/1700
		Number of cylinders		6
		Cylinder bore/stroke	mm	102/118
		Displacement	L	5.579
	Transmissions	Type		Hydraulic
		Gear position front/rear		2/2
	Operating pressure		Mpa	20