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JAC FORKLIFT USA

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The U.S. branch of JAC Heavy-Duty / JAC Forklift China.
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JAC Forklift USA office and warehouse at 401 Meadow Lane, with an illustrative forklift emerging from the drive-in bay
Our New Jersey office & warehouse · Illustrative equipment placementPhoto: Bai Chen
U.S. OFFICE

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401 Meadow Ln
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
United States
(201) 777-3399 ↗info@jacforkliftusa.comGet directions ↗

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JAC FORKLIFT California

4241 E. Brickell St.
Ontario, CA 91761

Contact: Only Yu

(909) 257-9661 ↗info@jacforkliftusa.comCalifornia location details ↗

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EQUIPMENT CHOICE / DELIVERY / SUPPORT

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Planning a purchase or checking a configuration?
Start with the questions customers ask most.

Should I choose a lithium-electric or internal combustion forklift?

Start with where you work, the loads you move, your shift pattern and the energy supply at your site. Both power types can be a good fit when the truck is matched to the application.

Lithium electric

  • No tailpipe emissions and quieter operation make electric trucks a strong starting point for indoor warehouses and food-handling facilities.
  • No onboard fuel tank to refill; plan an appropriate charger, electrical supply and charging schedule instead.
  • Typically fewer engine-related service tasks than IC equipment, while tires, brakes, hydraulics and the battery still need routine care.
  • Cold-weather and freezer applications require a suitable truck, battery thermal management and charging setup. Ask JAC to confirm the model’s operating and charging temperature limits.
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Internal combustion (IC)

  • Choose from gasoline/LPG or diesel configurations, subject to the model and applicable U.S. emissions requirements.
  • Often suited to outdoor yards, longer travel routes and demanding loads. Tires, weather protection and surface conditions still matter.
  • Quick refueling can support busy shifts where charging is impractical. Safe fuel storage and handling are required.
  • JAC’s listed heavy-duty diesel range includes CPCD160/CPCD180 models rated up to 36,000 lb. Confirm the exact truck, load center, mast and attachment rating.

For indoor use: IC exhaust can create a carbon monoxide hazard. Ventilation, workplace conditions and the specific truck designation must be reviewed; an emissions label alone does not establish suitability for an enclosed space.

Not sure which way to go? Share your heaviest load, indoor/outdoor use, working temperature, shift hours and available power. Our U.S. team can help narrow the options.

What do JAC model codes such as CPD, CBD, CDD, CQD, CPQYD and CPCD mean?

JAC factory model codes help identify the truck category, power source and product variant. Many letters follow Chinese pinyin, the Roman-letter spelling of Chinese words. Their position matters: the same letter can have different meanings in different codes.

Equipment name first. Factory code for the details.

Start with the equipment name, then compare capacity, lift height and application. Keep the complete factory model code for quotations, replacement parts and service.

Lithium Electric Forklift ↗Product family: L SeriesFactory model: CPD25L

Find the equipment behind the code

Common factory prefixes and related designations. This is a naming guide, not a stock list.

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Model prefixes, equipment names and examples
Model codeEquipment nameExamples / how to use it
CPDElectric Counterbalanced Forklift ↗CPD25L / CPD25S / CPD20SR
CBDElectric Pallet Truck ↗CBD15Li / CBD20Li / CBD35 / CBD15-III
CDDElectric Stacker ↗CDD13-Li / CDD RS 15 / CDD BS-05
CQDElectric Reach Truck ↗CQD16-LI
CQDHDouble-Scissor Electric Reach Truck ↗CQDH20C; CQD identifies the reach-truck category
CPQDGasoline Counterbalanced Forklift ↗CPQD20J; confirm the quoted fuel configuration
CPYDLPG Counterbalanced Forklift ↗Related industry prefix; confirm the complete JAC model in your quote
CPQYDGasoline / LPG Counterbalanced Forklift ↗CPQYD25J; ask about LPG-only configurations
CPCDDiesel Counterbalanced Forklift ↗CPCD25J / CPCD50J / CPCD160 / CPCD180
OPS / OPSMElectric Order Picker ↗OPS15: high-level; OPSM: compact mini order picker

The letters, in context

Many letters come from pinyin. Others identify a truck structure or a factory variant. Read each letter in its position within the complete model.

Chinese terms, pinyin and position-dependent model letter meanings
Letter / positionChinese / pinyinMeaning / examples
C — first letter叉车 · ChāchēForklift / fork truckCPD, CBD, CDD, CQD, CPCD
P — truck structure平衡重 · PínghéngzhòngCounterbalanced designCPD, CPQD, CPYD, CPQYD, CPCD
D — electric power电 · DiànBattery-electric power; not a battery-chemistry specificationCPD, CBD, CDD, CQD
Q — reach structure前移 · QiányíForward-reaching truck structureCQD / CQDH
C — diesel power柴油 · CháiyóuDiesel engine; this is the second C in CPCDCPCD
Q — gasoline power汽油 · QìyóuGasoline engine; this Q has a different meaning from the Q in CQDCPQD / CPQYD
Y — LPG power液化石油气 · Yèhuà shíyóuqìLiquefied petroleum gas (LPG / propane)CPYD / CPQYD
D — transmission动液传动 · Dòngyè chuándòngHydrodynamic / torque-converter transmission; not electric powerFinal D in CPCD, CPQD, CPYD, CPQYD
B — pallet-truck structureCategory codeLow-lift pallet transport; read the complete CBD prefixCBD
D — stacker structureCategory codeThe first D identifies the stacking category; the final D identifies electric powerCDD

Read the full code: CPD is electric, while CPCD is diesel. The final D in CPCD, CPQD, CPYD or CPQYD refers to the transmission. Not every structural letter has a word-for-word pinyin expansion.

What do the numbers mean?

The number after the main prefix usually identifies the factory capacity class in tenths of a ton. For JAC USA’s simplified product naming, divide that number by 10, then multiply the ton class by 2,000 to show the nominal class in pounds. Example: CPD25 → 2.5-ton class → 5,000 lb class.

JAC USA simplified nominal capacity-class guide
Factory numberFactory ton classU.S. capacity class (lb)
101.02,000
131.32,600
151.53,000
202.04,000
252.55,000
303.06,000
353.57,000
505.010,000
16016.032,000
18018.036,000

This is a simplified U.S. capacity-class naming convention. Use the approved product specification and the exact truck data plate for its rated capacity; individual models may use a different published U.S. rating. Capacity at height also depends on the mast, load center and attachments.

Series and suffixes

Li / LI identifies lithium in the listed model designation. L, S, J, HE, SA3, SR, Mini and other suffixes identify a product family or factory variant; they are not universal specifications. RS, BS, M, H/C, III and configuration numbers such as 510 / 520 also need the complete model and its specification sheet. OPS and OPSM are order-picker designations, not a pinyin formula to decode letter by letter.

A prefix does not confirm battery chemistry, mast, emissions certification, stock status or the complete U.S. configuration. For a parts or service request, send the full model and serial number. For a new truck, tell us your load weight, required lift height and working environment.

How long does a made-to-order or customized forklift take to reach my warehouse?

Plan on approximately three months once the model, specifications and all customization requirements are confirmed. The typical schedule is about 45 days for factory production, plus about 45 days for ocean freight and customs clearance. Our team will confirm the delivery plan for your warehouse and ZIP code. Production scheduling, shipping, customs and inland transportation can affect the final date.

Can equipment from your U.S. warehouse be delivered the next day?

For confirmed warehouse stock, local delivery may be possible as early as the next business day after a proper pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is completed and delivery arrangements are confirmed. Timing depends on your location, the truck’s readiness and the delivery route. Tell us your ZIP code and preferred warehouse so we can confirm a realistic date. New Jersey is our current warehouse; California inventory and local delivery will be available when the Ontario location is operational.

What is a PDI?

PDI means pre-delivery inspection. It is the inspection and preparation completed before a truck is handed over for delivery. Our team can explain the inspection and handover information for your equipment, along with the delivery arrangements.

Do gasoline/LPG forklifts meet U.S. emissions requirements?

Emissions compliance is checked for the specific engine, model year and destination—not simply the forklift’s model name. Before confirming an order, ask our team to review the proposed gasoline/LPG configuration and its applicable engine emissions label and certification documentation. Please include your delivery ZIP code. California requirements are reviewed separately for the equipment and operation involved.

Do you offer lead-acid electric forklifts?

Our U.S. electric lineup focuses on lithium-electric equipment. We do not import lead-acid traction-battery forklifts. Share your shift pattern, charging opportunities and site power so our team can discuss a suitable truck, battery and charger configuration.

What information helps you recommend the right forklift?

Tell us your heaviest load in pounds, load dimensions, required lift height, doorway clearance, aisle width, indoor or outdoor use, shift pattern, quantity and delivery ZIP code. If you use an attachment or handle unusually shaped loads, include that information. Photos of the load and work area can also help us review the application.

How do I request replacement parts or service support?

Start with the truck model and serial number, a description of the part or issue, the quantity needed and clear photos of the component and data plate. Use Parts & Service to prepare a request, or contact our U.S. team. We will review the identification, fitment, source location and availability before confirming the next step.

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