3,000 lb
Rated capacity
Electric
Power
cushion
Tire
Electric
Series
The Bobcat BC15S-5 is a 3,000 lb four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift and the entry point of Bobcat’s small-capacity cushion line. Its cushion tires roll smooth and quiet across polished concrete, and the 36V system keeps the drivetrain simple for straightforward single-shift indoor work.
It fits retail backrooms and stockrooms well. At 117.1 in overall length and a 69.3 in turning radius, the tightest in the family, it threads through narrow rack aisles and backroom doorways that a bigger truck would struggle with.
If your work stays indoors on smooth floors, cushion tires get the job done without the ground clearance or dock-to-yard capability of Bobcat’s pneumatic X-7 trio. Save that upgrade for operations that actually cross gravel, uneven lots, or a yard.
Choose the BC15S-5 when your heaviest recurring load tops out around a ton and a half and every run stays on smooth concrete. Tell us what you are lifting and where, and we will confirm 3,000 lb gives you the headroom you need.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 3,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance |
Electrical & power
| System voltage | 36V |
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Dimensions
| Free lift | 5.1 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 83.9 in |
| Overhead guard height | 86.8 in |
| Overall length | 117.1 in |
| Outside turning radius | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 48 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed | 9.3 mph |
|---|---|
| Tire type | Cushion |
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Bobcat BC15S-5 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the BC15S-5 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
BC15S-5 FAQs
Is 3,000 lb enough capacity for retail backroom and stockroom work?
For most retail backroom pallets, case goods, and stockroom restocking it is plenty. If your heaviest recurring load runs closer to two tons, step up to the BC18S-5 or BC20SC-5, and tell us your loads so we can confirm the right fit.
How does the BC15S-5 compare to the BC18S-5 and BC20SC-5?
It is the lightest and most maneuverable of the three, with a 69.3 in turning radius, the tightest in the small-capacity cushion family. The BC18S-5 steps up to 3,500 lb and the BC20SC-5 tops the family at 4,000 lb.
Should I get the BC15S-5 or a pneumatic X-7 model?
If every run stays indoors on smooth concrete, the BC15S-5's cushion tires and 36V system are the simpler, lower-cost package. If you need to cross gravel, potholed lots, or a yard, look at the pneumatic X-7 trio instead.