Explosion-Proof Counterbalanced Forklifts
Counterbalanced battery and internal-combustion forklifts for controlled material handling in demanding industrial environments. The battery CPDB series covers 1,500 to 5,000 kg; internal-combustion configurations are a separate, featured part of the Bater range.
Four models, one platform logic.
The CPDB series is a battery counterbalanced family. Capacity, wheelbase and drive power scale together across the four models, so the choice between them is mostly a function of load, aisle geometry and floor condition rather than of preference.
Every model carries the same flameproof marking and the same Zone 1, 2 application-area declaration. What changes is the size of the machine, the battery pack and the amount of power available.
Alongside the battery range, Bater also supplies internal-combustion counterbalanced forklifts. The 3.5-ton internal-combustion vehicle is a featured Bater configuration — ask for a separate parameter sheet, as its ratings differ from the battery models tabulated above.
- 1,500 to 5,000 kg rated capacity in the battery CPDB series
- Battery and diesel power options in the documented range
- 3.5-ton internal-combustion vehicle as a featured configuration
- Flameproof marking and application-area documentation per model
- Anti-static tyres fitted as standard
CPDB series technical parameters.
Complete parameter comparison for the four CPDB models. Values are transcribed from the Bater technical parameter tables.
| Specification | CPDB15 | CPDB20 | CPDB30 | CPDB50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application area | Zone 1, 2 | Zone 1, 2 | Zone 1, 2 | Zone 1, 2 |
| Overall explosion-proof marking | Exsd II BT4 | Exsd II BT4 | Exsd II BT4 | Exsd II BT4 |
| Rated load capacity (kg) | 1,500 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
| Load centre distance (mm) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Maximum lifting height (mm) | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Free lift height (mm) | 135 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Fork length (mm) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,070 |
| Mast tilt angle, forward / back (°) | 6/12 | 6/12 | 6/12 | 6/9 |
| Overall dimensions L×W×H (mm) | 3,178×1,095×2,075 | 3,275×1,150×2,200 | 3,590×1,240×2,160 | 4,030×1,580×2,260 |
| Minimum turning radius (mm) | 1,970 | 2,050 | 2,250 | 3,150 |
| Maximum travel speed, laden / unladen (km/h) | 13/11 | 13/11 | 12/10 | 15/13 |
| Lifting speed, laden / unladen (mm/s) | 400/260 | 400/270 | 380/260 | 340/220 |
| Maximum gradeability (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14/13 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,370 | 1,500 | 1,600 | 2,000 |
| Track width, front / rear (mm) | 890/920 | 960/950 | 1,000/970 | 1,190/1,270 |
| Minimum ground clearance (mm) | 105 | 115 | 110 | 110 |
| Motor power, travel / lift (kW) | 6.5/8.6 | 6.5/8.6 | 10.2/10 | 9×2/10×2 |
| Tyre type, front / rear (anti-static) | 6.50-10 / 5.00-8 | 7.00-12 / 18×7-8 | 28×9-15 / 18×7-8 | 28×12.5-15 / 7.00-12 |
| Battery pack (V / A·h) | 48/420 | 48/630 | 80/500 | 80/700 |
| Service weight (kg) | 3,100 | 4,100 | 5,200 | 7,000 |
Specifications may vary by configuration. Explosion-proof marking, application area and documentation must be confirmed for the selected vehicle and target market. Where the source table gives two values separated by a slash, the order is as published.
Reading the explosion-proof marking.
The CPDB series is marked Exsd II BT4. Each element carries a specific meaning, and reading them correctly is the difference between a suitable vehicle and an unsuitable one.
- Ex
- Marks the equipment as explosion-protected. Every element that follows describes how that protection is achieved.
- d
- Flameproof enclosure. Internal ignition is contained by the housing and cannot propagate to the surrounding atmosphere.
- s
- Special protection type. The exact scope depends on the specific standard and certificate — it must be read from the vehicle nameplate and the explosion-proof certificate for that unit.
- II
- Equipment Group II — surface (non-mining) industry, for areas where gas or vapour can form an explosive atmosphere.
- B
- Gas group IIB. The vehicle is declared for IIB gases, a narrower scope than the wider IIA/IIB/IIC band.
- T4
- Temperature class T4 — maximum surface temperature not exceeding 135 °C, which corresponds to equipment protection level Gb.
A note on accuracy: Exsd II BT4 is a transcription of the marking as it appears in Bater's materials. It is not the most common way the designation is written in full, and the meaning of the s element in particular depends on the standard and certificate that apply to the specific unit. Always confirm the marking against the vehicle nameplate and the explosion-proof certificate before relying on it for a purchase decision.
What the application area actually covers.
Zone 1 describes a location where an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur during normal operation. Zone 2 describes a location where it is not expected during normal operation, and if it does occur, it persists only for a short period.
A vehicle declared for Zone 1 and 2 is therefore relevant to the majority of classified process areas in chemical, pharmaceutical and paint plants. It does not follow that it is suitable for every part of every plant — Zone 0 areas, dust atmospheres and higher temperature classes sit outside this declaration and need a separate review.
Where each CPDB model fits.
- CPDB15
- 1,500 kg and 3,100 kg service weight. The lightest package in the range, with the tightest 1,970 mm turning radius — usually the practical choice where aisles are narrow.
- CPDB20
- Same 6.5/8.6 kW drive and 48/630 battery as the CPDB15 with 500 kg more capacity. Clearance rises to 115 mm, which matters on uneven floors.
- CPDB30
- Steps up to 10.2/10 kW motors and an 80/500 battery pack. Lifting speed drops slightly against the CPDB20, and the footprint widens to 3,590 mm.
- CPDB50
- 5,000 kg on a 2,000 mm wheelbase with twin 9 kW travel motors and an 80/700 pack. Service weight of 7,000 kg means floor loading and ramp grade need checking before selection.
Start with the operating environment.
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