3,500 lb
Rated capacity
Electric
Power
cushion
Tire
Narrow
Series
The Bobcat B18SU-9 is a 3,500 lb stand-up rider forklift, the middle step in Bobcat’s narrow-aisle stand-up line. It shares the 36V electric platform and 24 in load center with the B15SU-9 and B20SU-9, so all three run the same maintenance and parts program.
At 500 lb more capacity than the B15SU-9, it covers slightly heavier pallets without giving up much of the family’s maneuverability. Its 55.1 in turning radius and 109 in overall length still work well in standard narrow-aisle racking.
Standing operation keeps the driver moving fast through repetitive short-run pallet work, and cushion tires keep the ride low and stable on smooth concrete.
Choose the B18SU-9 when your heaviest recurring pallet runs close to a ton and three quarters and your building runs narrow-aisle racking. Send us your aisle width and load profile, and we will confirm the fit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 3,500 lb |
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| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | Stand-up rider, 4-wheel electric counterbalance |
Electrical & power
| System voltage | 36V |
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Dimensions
| Free lift | 36.4 in |
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| Mast lowered height | 83.7 in |
| Overhead guard height | 88 in |
| Overall length | 109 in |
| Wheelbase | 45.7 in |
| Outside turning radius | 55.1 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed | 7.5 mph |
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| Tire type | Cushion |
Part of the Narrow Aisle Forklifts range →
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Bobcat B18SU-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the B18SU-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
B18SU-9 FAQs
Is 3,500 lb enough for typical narrow-aisle pallets?
It covers most single-pallet distribution and backroom loads up to about a ton and three quarters. If your heaviest recurring load runs past that, the 4,000 lb B20SU-9 gives more headroom.
How does the B18SU-9 compare to the B15SU-9 and B20SU-9?
All three share the same 36V platform and 24 in load center. The B18SU-9 sits in the middle at 3,500 lb, between the B15SU-9's 3,000 lb and the B20SU-9's 4,000 lb.