Zero-Emission Material Handling

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Forklift System, 15 kW

A complete 15 kW fuel cell power system with a matched 35 MPa hydrogen supply kit — refuels in minutes through a standard TN1 nozzle, runs full multi-shift duty, and emits only water.

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Hydrogen fuel cell forklift powered by HydroXcel 15 kW system

Fuel Cell System Specifications

Parameter Value
Rated output power 15 kW
Output voltage DC 80 V
System efficiency ≥ 42%
Stack 22 kW rated · 83 cells · 420 A rated current · graphite bipolar plates
Stack size / weight 425 × 170 × 259 mm · 28 kg
Cooling Water-cooled
Hydrogen purity required ≥ 99.99% (CO < 1 ppm)
Hydrogen inlet pressure 0.5 – 1.2 bar
Hydrogen consumption 244 L/min
Operating environment -20 °C to +45 °C · 10–95% RH
System dimensions / weight 1,020 × 740 × 550 mm · 200 kg

Hydrogen Supply System (35 MPa Kit)

Parameter Value
Storage cylinder 1 × 53 L aluminum-lined composite cylinder
Working pressure 35 MPa (350 bar)
Fueling port TN1 — connects to standard hydrogen station nozzles
Supply pressure to stack 60 kPa ± 10 kPa
Power supply 24 VDC
Safety design TPRD thermal relief · excess-flow valve · pressure relief valve (110 ± 10 kPa) · high/low pressure sensors
Cylinder group dimensions 945.5 × 410 × 650 mm
Ambient temperature -30 °C to +45 °C

     

Why Hydrogen Powered Forklifts Win in Real Operations

Easy to Refuel

The TN1 fueling port connects to any standard hydrogen station nozzle — refuel like diesel, with no battery swap rooms or spare battery inventory.

Full Power Until the Tank Is Empty

A forklift fuel cell system delivers constant voltage — lifting speed never fades as the shift goes on, unlike batteries.

Zero Emissions, Indoor & Cold-Storage Ready

The only exhaust is water vapor, and the system starts reliably at -10 °C — safe for enclosed warehouses, cold chain and food-grade sites.

Compact, Integrated & Safe

A 200 kg integrated power module with layered safety: TPRD thermal relief, excess-flow shutoff and dual pressure monitoring on every cylinder.

Where Hydrogen Forklift Trucks Pay Off

Typical deployments

01

Warehousing & Distribution Centers

High-throughput, multi-shift operations. Fast refueling keeps pallets moving through every shift without charging bottlenecks.

02

Manufacturing Plants

Continuous material flow on the line. Zero-emission operation meets plant ESG targets without sacrificing productivity.

03

Cold Storage & Food Logistics

Reliable from -20 °C. Fuel cells tolerate cold better than batteries, and clean exhaust suits food-grade facilities.

04

Ports & Logistics Yards

Heavy duty, outdoor or mixed use. Diesel-like refueling habits with none of the fumes — ideal for decarbonizing yard fleets.

Need Hydrogen Supply for Your Fleet?

HydroXcel also builds the refueling side: electric hydrogen compressors and air-driven gas boosters for on-site cylinder filling and forklift refueling — one supplier for the complete setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the system refueled?

Through the standard TN1 fueling port, which connects directly to hydrogen station nozzles — a 35 MPa fill takes minutes, not the 4–8 hours a battery forklift needs to charge.

Fuel cell vs. battery forklift — which should I choose?

Single-shift, low-utilization sites do fine with batteries. If you run multiple shifts, high utilization, or a large fleet at one location, a fuel cell forklift pays back through eliminated downtime and a smaller fleet.

Can it operate indoors and in cold storage?

Yes. Zero local emissions make it safe for enclosed spaces, and the system is rated for -20 °C operation — better cold performance than lead-acid or lithium batteries.

Can the system be adapted to my forklift model?

Tell us your truck brand, voltage platform and duty cycle — our engineers will confirm fit and configure the power and hydrogen supply side. Contact us for a quotation.

Planning a Hydrogen Forklift Fleet?

Tell us your forklift models, fleet size and shift pattern — we will respond with a system and hydrogen supply proposal.

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