ECH 12C Low Lift Pallet Trucks
- Load capacity: 1200 kg
- Load Center: 600 mm
- Speed: 4,5 km/h
8 Tonne Heavy-Duty Diesel or LPG Forklift for Sale in UAE | 600 mm or 900 mm Load Centre | Authorised STILL Dealer Since 1998
The STILL RX 70-80 is the most powerful model in STILL’s RX 70 diesel-electric forklift family — an 8,000 kg heavy-duty counterbalance forklift available in diesel or LPG, and uniquely available in both a standard 600 mm load centre configuration and the RX 70-80/900 variant at a 900 mm load centre for oversized, wide, and deep industrial loads.
At 8 tonnes, load class and load geometry are both critical specifications. The RX 70-80 addresses both. The standard variant handles the full range of conventional 8-tonne pallet and industrial loads. The /900 variant handles the wide steel sections, large machinery components, oversized containers, and platform loads where the load’s centre of gravity is significantly further from the fork face than a standard pallet — loads that an 8-tonne machine with the wrong load centre simply cannot safely carry at rated capacity.
Both are built on the same diesel-electric platform as the RX 70-60 and RX 70-70: industrial AC electric traction motors, Blue-Q regenerative fuel recovery, five selectable driving programmes, active overload detection that blocks lifting beyond 10% over rated capacity, and the asymmetric driver seat with all-round visibility that STILL applies consistently across the RX 70 series.
Available exclusively from Al Shirawi Enterprises — the authorised STILL dealer in the UAE since 1998.
Full STILL RX 70-80 diesel and LPG forklift specifications — both load centre variants available for sale in UAE from Al Shirawi Enterprises
| Specification | RX 70-80 (Standard) | RX 70-80/900 (Wide Load) |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Load Capacity | 8,000 kg | 8,000 kg |
| Load Centre | 600 mm | 900 mm |
| Application | Standard pallet and industrial loads | Oversized, wide, and deep industrial loads |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 20 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Construction Height | 2,710 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Radius | 3.136 m | 3.136 m |
| Drive Type | Diesel-electric hybrid | Diesel-electric hybrid |
| Fuel Options | Diesel or LPG | Diesel or LPG |
| Driving Programmes | 5 selectable | 5 selectable |
| Energy Recovery | Blue-Q | Blue-Q |
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drive Architecture | Diesel/LPG engine → rotary current generator → AC electric traction motors |
| Transmission | None — no mechanical gearbox, torque converter, or clutch packs |
| Torque Delivery | Full electric torque from zero speed — zero lag |
| Energy Recovery | Blue-Q regenerative braking and mast lowering recovery |
| Fuel Saving | Up to 10–15% vs conventional operation |
| Emission Level | Low CO₂ — within EU non-road directive limits |
| Maintenance Interval | Extended — encapsulated drive components, no gearbox service items |
| Fault Diagnostics | Computer-assisted — specific fault codes for fast identification |
| Service Access | Large side panels — full workshop and on-site access |
The heaviest model in STILL’s diesel-electric RX 70 family — 8 tonnes, two load centre options, and the full diesel-electric safety and efficiency architecture applied to the UAE’s most demanding load class
The load centre specification is the single most important decision when purchasing an 8-tonne forklift — and it is the most frequently misunderstood. The load centre distance specifies how far the load’s centre of gravity is measured from the front face of the forks. A standard pallet loaded within its footprint has a centre of gravity at approximately 600 mm — the standard variant handles this correctly. But many of the load types that require 8-tonne capacity in the UAE are not standard pallets. Wide steel sections, large machine frames, layered structural components on platform carriers, industrial machinery on skids, and large-format containers all have a centre of gravity further from the fork face than 600 mm — often at 800–1,000 mm. Loading these on a 600 mm rated forklift at 8,000 kg exceeds the actual rated capacity at the real load centre, generating an unsafe condition even if the weight is within the nominal limit. The STILL RX 70-80/900 variant is specifically engineered and rated for 8,000 kg at a 900 mm load centre — addressing the real geometry of the heavy loads that UAE port terminals, steel stockyards, and large industrial facilities handle daily. Al Shirawi Enterprises stocks and supports both variants in the UAE, and can specify the correct configuration for your operation before purchase.
The case for diesel-electric drive at 8 tonnes is stronger than at 6 or 7 tonnes — not weaker — because the stresses on a conventional mechanical drivetrain scale directly with load capacity. At 8,000 kg, the torque converter in a conventional mechanical-drive diesel forklift is operating at the upper boundary of its heat management capability when pulling loaded grades, accelerating from standstill under full load, and cycling continuously across the full shift. The STILL RX 70-80’s AC electric traction motors are not subject to the same thermal degradation pattern — they deliver full torque from zero speed through the full operating range without the heat accumulation that causes torque converter slippage, clutch wear, and premature transmission failure in conventional 8-tonne mechanical-drive alternatives. In UAE ambient temperatures where a conventional diesel transmission is already under thermal stress, the diesel-electric architecture is not just a performance differentiator — it is a reliability differentiator that directly reduces the frequency and cost of major drivetrain repairs over the machine’s operational life.
The consequences of overloading an 8-tonne forklift are more severe than at lighter capacity classes — because the machine, the load, and the inertia involved are all proportionally larger. A tipping event at 8 tonnes on a port apron or steel yard surface is not a minor incident. STILL’s active overload detection on the RX 70-80 monitors total load weight continuously throughout every lift cycle, automatically reducing lift speed when approaching the rated limit and blocking lifting entirely if the load exceeds the 8,000 kg rated capacity by more than 10%. This system does not depend on operator estimation, load chart consultation, or pre-weighing. It measures actual load weight in real time and intervenes in the lifting circuit when the threshold is crossed — every lift, every shift, regardless of operator experience level or fatigue state. For UAE port terminals, heavy steel operations, and industrial facilities where the range of loads handled varies widely and operator load weight estimation is imprecise, this active intervention is the only reliable overload prevention system available at this capacity class.
The absolute fuel saving from Blue-Q’s regenerative energy recovery is proportional to the kinetic energy of the machine in motion — and a fully loaded RX 70-80 at 8,000 kg generates significantly more kinetic energy per braking cycle than a 3–5 tonne forklift performing the same manoeuvre. This means Blue-Q’s regenerative recovery at 8-tonne scale captures more energy per cycle than at lighter capacities — making the percentage fuel saving not just comparable to lighter machines, but potentially larger in absolute terms per machine per shift. For UAE operations running RX 70-80 units across high-cycle port, steel, or heavy manufacturing shifts, the monthly diesel cost reduction from Blue-Q at this load class is a material operational saving that compounds across the machine’s full 10,000–15,000 hour service life.
The five selectable driving programmes on the STILL RX 70-80 serve a specific additional safety function at 8-tonne capacity that lighter forklifts do not require to the same degree. At 8,000 kg, the difference between an aggressive acceleration setting and a controlled acceleration setting is the difference between stable load movement and load sway or tipping risk during transit across a yard or port apron. The programme system allows fleet managers to set maximum acceleration and braking limits appropriate for the load class and the site environment — preventing operators from manoeuvring an 8-tonne load at a speed or deceleration rate that generates dangerous load movement — while still providing the full-performance programme for positioning cycles and empty-running repositions where speed and responsiveness improve throughput without the same stability risk.
The STILL RX 70-80’s hydraulic system delivers sensitive, proportional control of all lift, tilt, and attachment functions — responding precisely to operator input without the sudden hydraulic surges that cause load shift, breakage, and spill damage in heavy industrial handling. At 8 tonnes, a hydraulic surge during tilt or lowering generates substantial load face movement — enough to displace an unsecured heavy component, damage stacked structural steel, or destabilise a large precast concrete element. The RX 70-80’s hydraulic calibration is specifically tuned for the inertia and load characteristics of the 8-tonne class, providing the fine control resolution that handling valuable, fragile, or structurally sensitive heavy loads in UAE industrial operations requires.
The STILL RX 70-80’s chassis is engineered with a low centre of gravity as a foundational design principle — distributing the machine’s 8-tonne rated load and its own counterweight mass to maximise the static and dynamic stability margins that prevent tipping under side loads, cornering, and uneven surface conditions. This is particularly relevant for UAE operations where the RX 70-80 handles loads on outdoor yard surfaces, graded approaches, and the slightly uneven ground conditions of port aprons and industrial sites that deviate from the idealised flat floor assumed in forklift stability testing. The low centre of gravity chassis provides a meaningful safety margin over this baseline — a margin that becomes critical when an 8-tonne load is at height during placement operations.
At 8,000 kg lift capacity, mast flexion under load is not a minor efficiency concern — it is a load placement accuracy and structural safety issue. If a mast bends or twists under an 8-tonne eccentric load, the fork position shifts relative to the target — making precise rack slot entry, container floor placement, and elevated shelf positioning inaccurate and unsafe. The STILL RX 70-80’s bend-proof and torsion-resistant mast maintains fork alignment under the full range of 8-tonne load conditions — including eccentric loads, off-centre lifts during unloading of irregular cargo, and the lateral forces generated when operating on slightly sloped surfaces. Combined with the slim mast profile that preserves forward and upward operator visibility throughout the lift range, the RX 70-80’s mast engineering sets the standard for precision and safety at the top of the diesel counterbalance forklift capacity spectrum.
An 8-tonne diesel or LPG forklift is the highest-capacity, highest-value forklift in the STILL RX 70 range — and typically one of the most critical pieces of equipment in the UAE operations that require it. Port terminal throughput, steel yard daily stock movements, and heavy manufacturing production cycles all depend on the 8-tonne machine being operational across every scheduled shift. A single unplanned breakdown at this capacity class in a high-throughput UAE operation can halt an entire production area, delay port cargo discharge, or stop steel yard deliveries — generating costs that dwarf the value of any service contract in a single day.
Al Shirawi Enterprises has been the exclusive authorised STILL dealer in the UAE since 1998. For an RX 70-80 customer, this means STILL-certified technicians who know this specific machine — not general diesel mechanics applying generic forklift experience. It means genuine STILL parts in UAE stock, not imported on a 2–3 week lead time from a grey market supplier. It means a 24-hour breakdown response that arrives with the right component, not a diagnosis visit followed by a parts order. At 8-tonne capacity in a mission-critical UAE operation, this is not a procurement preference — it is an operational requirement.
The only official STILL material handling and forklift dealer in the UAE — providing factory warranty, STILL-certified service, and genuine OEM parts on every RX 70-80 supplied. 25+ years of STILL heavy diesel forklift expertise in the UAE.
Full genuine STILL RX 70-80 and RX 70-80/900 parts inventory at UAE service branches — engine components, hydraulic parts, electrical components, mast chains, and all wear items. No importing delays when your 8-tonne machine needs a part.
STILL-certified technicians available around the clock for RX 70-80 breakdowns across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah — arriving with diagnostic equipment and UAE-stocked parts, not just a toolkit.
Al Shirawi Enterprises’ sales engineers can assess your specific load types, load weights, and load geometry to specify the correct variant — RX 70-80 at 600 mm or RX 70-80/900 at 900 mm — before purchase, ensuring your fleet is correctly rated for the loads it actually carries.
Where the STILL RX 70-80 delivers in UAE’s heaviest industrial and logistics operations
The STILL RX 70-80 is the right machine when the load regularly reaches or exceeds 7 tonnes — the operational threshold where the RX 70-70 approaches its rated limit and a correctly sized 8-tonne machine becomes the only compliant choice. In the UAE, this threshold is reached consistently in port terminal operations handling heavy breakbulk cargo and steel coils, in steel stockyards managing structural sections and plate stock, in precast concrete facilities handling large-format wall and slab elements, and in heavy manufacturing supply chains where production components are large, dense, and individually heavy.
The RX 70-80/900 variant specifically addresses the load geometry reality of UAE heavy industrial operations — where the physical dimensions of the load place its centre of gravity significantly further from the fork face than a standard pallet. In these applications, using a 600 mm load centre rated machine at what appears to be the same nominal weight is a load chart violation that most operators are unaware of until the incident report is written. The /900 variant eliminates this risk entirely by being correctly rated for the actual load geometry.
Why UAE port, steel, and heavy industrial operations choose the STILL RX 70-80 at the 8-tonne capacity class
| Requirement | Conventional 8-Tonne Mechanical-Drive Diesel (Competitors) | STILL RX 70-70 (7 Tonne) | STILL RX 70-80 ★ BEST OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated load capacity | 8,000 kg | 7,000 kg — correctly rated limit | 8,000 kg — full 8-tonne rating |
| 900 mm load centre option | Rarely available | Not applicable | RX 70-80/900 — rated 8,000 kg at 900mm |
| Drive system | Mechanical gearbox + torque converter | Diesel-electric — AC motors | Diesel-electric — AC motors |
| Torque at standstill | Delayed — torque converter slip under full load | Immediate — full electric torque | Immediate — full electric torque |
| Drivetrain heat management in UAE conditions | Torque converter and clutch packs under thermal stress | Not applicable at 7-tonne | AC electric motors — no torque converter heat degradation |
| Fuel energy recovery | None — all braking energy lost | Blue-Q — up to 10–15% recovery | Blue-Q — larger saving at 8-tonne inertia |
| Active overload detection | Basic warning on some models | Full active system — blocks at >10% over | Full active system — blocks at >10% over 8,000 kg |
| Programmable performance | Fixed or limited | 5 programmes | 5 programmes |
| Operator control | Separate levers | Joystick 4Plus available | Joystick 4Plus available |
| Load centre specialist advice | Not available | Not applicable | Al Shirawi Enterprises — 600mm or 900mm variant guidance |
| UAE authorised dealer | Variable — often no authorised dealer | Al Shirawi — STILL authorised since 1998 | Al Shirawi — STILL authorised since 1998 |
| Genuine UAE parts | Often imported — long lead times | STILL parts stocked UAE-wide | STILL parts stocked UAE-wide |
Everything UAE buyers need to know about the STILL RX 70-80 diesel and LPG forklift
The STILL RX 70-80 is the most technically advanced 8-tonne diesel or LPG counterbalance forklift available in the UAE. Its diesel-electric drive eliminates the conventional mechanical gearbox and torque converter — delivering immediate full torque from standstill, Blue-Q regenerative fuel recovery, and a drivetrain with inherently longer service life than mechanical alternatives under UAE’s demanding temperature and duty cycle conditions. It is the only 8-tonne forklift available in the UAE with an active overload detection system that physically blocks lifting beyond 10% over the rated limit, and the only one available in both 600 mm and 900 mm load centre variants from a single authorised source. Available exclusively from Al Shirawi Enterprises, authorised STILL dealer since 1998.
Both handle 8,000 kg but for different load geometries. The standard RX 70-80 is rated for loads with a centre of gravity at 600 mm from the fork face — covering standard pallets and most conventional industrial loads. The RX 70-80/900 is rated for loads with a centre of gravity at 900 mm from the fork face — designed for wide, deep, or oversized loads where the physical dimensions of the cargo place its weight centre further from the forks than a standard pallet allows. Using a 600 mm rated machine on a load whose centre of gravity is at 900 mm generates an effective overload, even if the nominal weight is within limits. The /900 variant eliminates this risk entirely. Al Shirawi Enterprises can assess your specific load types and specify the correct variant before purchase.
Al Shirawi Enterprises is the exclusive authorised STILL dealer in the UAE since 1998, with locations in Dubai (Al Quoz and DIP), Abu Dhabi (Mussafah), Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Contact us at +971 4 371 8585 or request a quote online for the STILL RX 70-80 or RX 70-80/900 with specifications and pricing tailored to your operation.
The STILL RX 70-80 handles 8,000 kg at a 600 mm load centre. The RX 70-80/900 variant handles 8,000 kg at a 900 mm load centre for oversized and wide load applications. Both travel at 20 km/h, share the diesel-electric hybrid architecture, and are available in diesel or LPG from Al Shirawi Enterprises in the UAE.
The RX 70-70 handles 7,000 kg — the right machine when loads reach but do not regularly exceed this limit. The RX 70-80 handles 8,000 kg — the correct specification when loads consistently approach or exceed 7 tonnes, or when the unique 900 mm load centre variant is required for oversized load handling. Both machines share the same diesel-electric platform, Blue-Q energy system, five driving programmes, and active overload detection. Both are available from Al Shirawi Enterprises. If you are uncertain which is right, our sales engineers can assess your load data and recommend the correct model.
The RX 70-80’s active overload detection system uses sensors to continuously measure the total weight on the forks — including any attachment weight — throughout every lift cycle. This measurement is compared to the rated 8,000 kg capacity in real time. As the load approaches the rated limit, the system automatically reduces lift speed as a warning signal. If the measured load exceeds 8,000 kg by more than 10%, the system intervenes directly in the lifting hydraulic circuit and blocks the lift entirely — preventing the lift from completing regardless of operator input. This is an active physical intervention, not a dashboard warning that can be ignored or overridden in the moment.
The STILL RX 70-80 offers five selectable driving programmes that independently adjust travel speed, acceleration rate, deceleration characteristics, and hydraulic response. This allows fleet managers to configure the machine’s behaviour for different operational contexts — a controlled, low-acceleration programme for loaded transit across a port apron, a full-performance programme for empty repositioning and fast cycle work, and intermediate settings for mixed operations. At 8-tonne capacity, the ability to limit acceleration and deceleration is also a stability and load security measure — preventing sudden speed changes that could shift or topple a heavy, partially secured load during transit.
Yes. The diesel version is specifically designed for sustained outdoor heavy-cycle operation in UAE conditions — high ambient temperatures, dusty environments, port apron salt-air exposure, and the continuous heavy-load duty cycles of UAE terminal and yard operations. The diesel-electric drivetrain’s AC electric motors are sealed and protected against these environmental factors in ways that open mechanical transmission systems are not. The encapsulated electrical components, reinforced chassis, and robust hydraulic system collectively make the RX 70-80 one of the most environment-tolerant 8-tonne diesel forklifts available in the UAE market.
Yes. Al Shirawi Enterprises has been the authorised STILL dealer in the UAE since 1998. Genuine STILL RX 70-80 and /900 spare parts are stocked at UAE service branches for fast availability — no importing lead times. Our STILL-certified technicians provide scheduled preventive maintenance, on-site servicing, and 24-hour breakdown response across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Planned maintenance contracts are available to protect your 8-tonne STILL fleet’s uptime and total cost of ownership across its full operational service life.
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