RCD/RCG 15-20 Diesel and LPG Trucks

Why Choose the STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 Diesel & LPG Forklift?

The most capable, most versatile 1.5–2 tonne diesel and LPG forklift in the UAE market — from STILL’s authorised dealer since 1998

• Six Variants, One Authorised Source: The Right Model for Every UAE Operation

  The STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 is not a single forklift — it is a family of six models covering every combination of fuel type and load capacity in the 1.5–2 tonne class: diesel (RCD) or LPG (RCG) in 1,500 kg, 1,800 kg, and 2,000 kg ratings. All six models share the same 6-metre maximum lift height, 17 km/h travel speed, 500 mm load centre, inch pedal precision system, dustproof air filtration, and STILL’s operator comfort engineering — meaning the choice between variants is driven entirely by the buyer’s operational requirements, not by capability compromises. UAE facilities that need a precise 1.5-tonne machine for tight indoor aisles and the RCD 15 is the answer. Operations that handle mixed loads up to 2 tonnes with LPG fuel preference select the RCG 20. All six are available from Al Shirawi Enterprises — the single authorised STILL source in the UAE — with the same dealer support, the same genuine parts inventory, and the same STILL-certified technical team behind each one.

• Inch Pedal Standard: Precision That Competing Compact Forklifts Do Not Offer

  The separate inch pedal fitted as standard on the STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 is a precision control feature that many competing compact diesel and LPG forklifts in the UAE market either do not include or offer only as a paid option. The inch pedal decouples the drive transmission from the engine — allowing the operator to maintain the engine speed needed to power hydraulic lift, tilt, and auxiliary functions while independently controlling the truck’s ground speed through the pedal alone. The practical result is the ability to creep the truck forward millimetre by millimetre during pallet entry, rack positioning, and container loading at height — without the jerky, engine-speed-dependent crawl that a forklift without an inch pedal produces at the same manoeuvre. In the UAE’s busy logistics, retail distribution, and manufacturing environments where precision load placement is a daily requirement and load damage reduces both customer satisfaction and operational profitability, the inch pedal is not a comfort feature — it is a productivity and damage-prevention specification.

• Dustproof Additional Air Filter: Engineered for UAE Conditions Specifically

  A standard industrial diesel or LPG engine air filter is designed for the dust density of a typical European industrial facility — a density that does not represent the fine desert sand conditions of UAE outdoor yards, construction-linked facilities, building material compounds, and mixed-environment operations where the RCD/RCG 15–20 is commonly deployed. STILL equips the RCD/RCG series with an additional dustproof air filter as standard equipment — providing a secondary filtration stage that captures the fine particulate load that would otherwise pass through a single standard filter and enter the engine intake. In UAE operating conditions, this additional filter directly extends engine service life, reduces the frequency of air filter replacements, and prevents the accelerated cylinder wear and intake valve carbon buildup that fine dust ingestion causes on standard-filtration competing forklifts operating in the same environment. For UAE fleet operators comparing total cost of ownership, engine longevity is a material variable — and the RCD/RCG’s additional filter specification is a meaningful advantage over competitors without it.

• Direct Transmission Control: Quiet, Smooth Ramp Performance

  The STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 uses a direct mechanical transmission — quiet in operation and specifically tuned for smooth, controlled performance at low speeds and on ramp approaches. Ramp entry with a loaded forklift is one of the highest-risk manoeuvres in daily UAE logistics and distribution operations — requiring the operator to control both ground speed and load stability simultaneously while managing the transition from flat floor to grade. The RCD/RCG’s direct transmission delivers smooth, predictable drive response during ramp approaches without the hesitation, clutch slip, or jerky engagement that poorly tuned conventional transmissions produce at low-speed grade transitions. This is particularly relevant for UAE facilities with dock levellers, elevated loading bay approaches, and multi-level parking structures where ramp operation is a daily routine rather than an occasional event.

• Up to 6m Lift Height Across All Six Models: High-Bay Capability at Compact Forklift Size

  Every variant in the STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 range reaches a maximum lift height of 6,000 mm — regardless of whether the model is the lightest RCD 15 or the maximum-capacity RCG 20. This 6-metre capability places the RCD/RCG 15–20 in a genuinely different operational bracket from competing compact forklifts that reach 3–4.5 metres in their standard mast configuration. For UAE retail distribution centres, FMCG warehouses, and logistics facilities operating 4–5 tier racking systems where the top beam is at 5.5–6 metres above floor level, the ability to place a 1.5–2 tonne load at full height without stepping up to a larger or more expensive machine is a meaningful operational flexibility advantage. The multiple mast configuration options — duplex, NiHo, triplex — allow the specific lift height within the 6-metre range to be matched precisely to the racking profile of each UAE facility.

• High Residual Load Capacity: Confidence at Full Lift Height

  The STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 is engineered with a high residual load capacity — meaning the actual lifting capacity at the maximum lift height remains close to the rated ground-level capacity rather than degrading sharply as height increases. Many compact diesel and LPG forklifts in the UAE market show a significant residual capacity reduction at heights above 4–5 metres — requiring operators to de-rate loads before lifting to the top tier, or risk stability and mast stress issues. The RCD/RCG’s high residual load capacity allows operators to work confidently at or near the full rated capacity across the full 6-metre lift range — without manual load de-rating calculations or the operational disruption of having to split or reduce loads for high-bay placement.

• Fully Suspended Operator Cab: Comfort Across Full-Shift UAE Operations

  The STILL RCD/RCG 15–20 operator environment is built around the recognition that a compact diesel or LPG forklift in a UAE logistics or retail operation typically runs continuously across a full 8–10 hour shift — and that the jolts and vibrations of daily forklift operation on imperfect floors, dock plates, ramps, and outdoor surfaces accumulate into significant operator fatigue and musculoskeletal strain over the course of a shift. The RCD/RCG’s fully suspended cab absorbs these inputs before they reach the operator — reducing fatigue, improving concentration, and decreasing the error rate that tired operators generate in the final hours of a long shift. The large footwell, comfortable adjustable seat, foot-operated parking brake, and multiple operator configuration options complete an operator environment that takes the daily realities of UAE forklift operation seriously rather than treating cab comfort as a secondary specification.

• All-Round Visibility and Integrated Safety Features: Confidence in Mixed-Traffic Environments

  The STILL RCD/RCG 15–20’s operator position delivers excellent all-round visibility of the truck’s immediate environment — a critical safety specification in the mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic environments of UAE retail back-of-house areas, distribution centre receiving docks, and open logistics yards where compact forklifts operate in close proximity to personnel. The rear handhold with integrated horn enables safe, controlled reversing with immediate access to the warning signal. Wide anti-slip metal steps ensure safe entry and exit at all angles and floor surface conditions. High-specification standard lighting supports safe operation in dark environments — including the covered loading areas, basement car parks, and unlit outdoor zones common in UAE logistics and retail facility operations.