RUNTX prepared and shipped 18 units of 2.5-ton diesel and LPG forklifts for our Belgian agent, combining two power types in one fleet order to support different customer applications in the local market.
A forklift distributor rarely serves only one type of customer.
One buyer may need a simple diesel forklift for an outdoor yard. Another may operate inside a warehouse and prefer an LPG-powered truck. A rental customer may care about fast refueling and flexible use across different sites, while an industrial company may simply want a reliable 2.5-ton machine that is easy to maintain.
That variety is exactly why dealer orders often look different from a normal end-user purchase.
For a recent European fleet project, a RUNTX agent in Belgium ordered 18 units of 2.5-ton forklifts, combining diesel and LPG models within the same shipment. The machines were produced as one dealer batch, prepared at the factory and then loaded for export to Europe.
The photos from this project show the fleet before delivery, the different forklift configurations lined up at the factory and the final machines being secured inside the shipping container.
Why a Dealer Orders Both Diesel and LPG Forklifts
From a distributor’s point of view, carrying only one power type can limit the customers you are able to serve.
Diesel forklifts remain a practical choice for outdoor yards, construction-material businesses, industrial sites and other applications where long operating hours and quick refueling matter. For these customers, the 2.5-ton capacity class is large enough for many common palletized and industrial loads while remaining more compact than heavier 3.5- or 5-ton machines.
The RUNTX diesel range includes the CPCD25, rated at 2,500 kg with a 500 mm load center. Buyers can compare it within the RUNTX 2–4 Ton Diesel Forklift Series, where the same platform family includes CPCD20, CPCD25, CPCD30, CPCD35 and CPCD40 models.
LPG forklifts fill a slightly different role.
They offer fast refueling like an internal-combustion truck but are commonly chosen for mixed indoor and outdoor logistics where buyers do not want to rely entirely on diesel equipment. In this Belgian batch, the LPG machines can be identified by the rear-mounted gas cylinders visible in the factory photos.
The RUNTX CPQYD LPG Forklift Series includes the CPQYD25 with a 2,500 kg rated capacity, 500 mm load center and 3,000 mm standard lifting height.
For a dealer, keeping both CPCD25 and CPQYD25 models available makes it easier to match a forklift to the customer instead of trying to force every buyer into the same solution.
One Fleet Order, Different Customer Applications
The strongest part of this order is not simply the number “18.” It is the mix.
A distributor typically needs inventory that can cover several market segments. A diesel truck may be the easier recommendation for a timber yard or building-material supplier. An LPG machine may make more sense for a warehouse, logistics company or mixed-use industrial facility.
That flexibility is important for smaller dealers because inventory ties up cash. Stocking too many niche models can be risky, while having only one configuration can mean losing customers whose applications do not fit it.
A mixed batch helps balance those two problems.
The factory photos from this Belgian order show multiple forklifts prepared together, including units with visibly different power configurations and exterior finishes. For an overseas dealer, batch production also allows the machines to be checked and prepared as one project rather than placing separate orders at different times.
The Belgian agent ordered 18 units of 2.5-ton forklifts in a mixed diesel and LPG fleet. The machines were prepared as one dealer shipment before being loaded for export to Europe.
Batch Consistency Matters for an Overseas Agent
For a dealer, the forklift is not the end of the project. It becomes a product that still has to be sold, rented, serviced and supported in the local market.
That changes what matters during production.
If several machines share the same basic platform, the agent can reduce the number of unfamiliar components the service team needs to manage. Common controls and maintenance routines also make it easier to prepare machines for customers and train local technicians.
This is one reason mixed-capacity or mixed-power dealer orders often work best when the machines come from a coordinated product family rather than unrelated suppliers.
RUNTX also supports OEM/ODM requirements for dealers, including body color, branding, mast options, forks, tires and attachments. Depending on the market, distributors can build a fleet around their own customer mix instead of accepting only a fixed stock configuration.
From the Factory Yard to Container Loading
The final photo from this project shows the forklifts being positioned inside the shipping container.
For buyers who have never imported industrial equipment before, loading is easy to overlook. A forklift is large, heavy and not particularly forgiving if it is poorly secured during ocean transport.
For a batch order, the loading plan also affects how efficiently container space is used and how easily the machines can be unloaded at destination.
Before shipment, the machines are prepared for transport and positioned according to the export loading plan. Protective wrapping can be seen on operator areas and components in the photos, while the container image shows the forklifts placed closely but separately for the journey.
RUNTX can also assist customers with export documents and shipping coordination. This is especially useful for smaller dealers that may have experience selling equipment locally but less experience arranging an international machinery shipment directly from China.
Building a Local Forklift Product Line?
Tell RUNTX which capacities and power types sell best in your market. We can discuss mixed-model dealer orders, OEM branding, custom colors and small-batch factory pricing instead of requiring every unit in the shipment to be identical.
A Dealer Order Is About More Than Buying in Volume
Buying eighteen forklifts can reduce the administrative work compared with placing many individual orders, but volume alone is not what makes a distributor project successful.
The more important question is whether the supplier can offer the mix of equipment the local market actually needs.
In this Belgian project, combining 2.5-ton diesel and LPG forklifts gave the agent two different solutions within the same capacity class. That provides more flexibility when speaking with customers whose working environments, fuel preferences and daily operating patterns are not the same.
For RUNTX, this is also why dealer cooperation is not limited to very large fleet commitments. We support 1 Unit MOQ for suitable direct orders, while distributors and rental companies can request small-batch or mixed-model pricing when they need to build a broader local product range.
More international fleet deliveries and dealer projects can be found in the RUNTX Customer Case Studies.
Note: To protect our partner’s commercial confidentiality, the Belgian agent’s company name, customer information and specific cooperation terms are not disclosed in this case.
Source Forklifts for Your Local Market with RUNTX
Need diesel and LPG forklifts in the same dealer order? RUNTX supports mixed-model sourcing, OEM/ODM customization, small-batch pricing and international shipping assistance for distributors and independent equipment businesses.
