3,600 lb
Rated capacity
Electric
Power
pneumatic
Tire
Electric
Series
The Bobcat B18X-7 is a 3,600 lb four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift in the middle of Bobcat’s X-7 small-capacity pneumatic line. The 48V drivetrain produces no exhaust and runs quiet, and its pneumatic tires move from smooth indoor floors out to the dock and paved yard.
Order it with the lithium-ion pack and the battery carries a 6-year / 12,000-hour warranty, with opportunity charging that fits into shift changes instead of a battery room. A maintenance-free brake system helps hold down total cost of ownership.
At 3,600 lb it sits between the 3,000 lb B16X-7 Plus and the 4,000 lb B20X-7. It is the pick when your loads run heavier than an entry unit but you do not need the full two tons of the B20X-7.
Tell us your heaviest recurring load and shift pattern and we will confirm whether the B18X-7 is the right fit. Most single-shift and light multi-shift indoor operations land here or on the B20X-7.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 3,600 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance |
Electrical & power
| System voltage | 48V |
|---|---|
| Battery options | Lead-acid or lithium-ion |
| Li-ion warranty | 6-yr / 12,000-hr |
Dimensions
| Free lift | 5.3 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 84.6 in |
| Overhead guard height | 79 in |
| Overall length | 124.7 in |
| Outside turning radius | 63.6 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed | 10.6 mph |
|---|---|
| Tire type | Pneumatic |
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Bobcat B18X-7 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the B18X-7 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
B18X-7 FAQs
How does the B18X-7 compare to the B16X-7 Plus and B20X-7?
It is the middle capacity of the three at 3,600 lb, with 600 lb more than the B16X-7 Plus and 400 lb less than the B20X-7. All three share the same X-7 electric platform, so the choice comes down to your heaviest recurring load.
Can the B18X-7 run a multi-shift operation?
Yes. With the lithium-ion battery and opportunity charging it fits light multi-shift schedules without a dedicated battery room, and the battery carries a 6-year / 12,000-hour warranty.
Does the B18X-7 work outdoors?
Its pneumatic tires handle dock plates, trailer floors, and paved yards, so it suits mixed indoor-and-dock operations. For heavy, sustained outdoor yard work, ask us about the larger IC or pneumatic models.