Forklifts
SEF1545 3-Wheel Electric Forklift – 4.5m Lift Height, 1500kg Capacity, Side Shift
Electric Forklifts for Sale in Canada
Sumachay supplies the SEF1545 3-wheel electric forklift for indoor warehouse, manufacturing and distribution operations across Canada. It lifts 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) to 4.5 m with side shift and fork tilt, runs on an included lithium battery with zero emissions, and is sold factory-direct with a 12-month limited warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy an electric forklift in Canada?
Sumachay sells the SEF1545 3-wheel electric forklift direct to Canadian businesses, with no dealer in between. Request a quote and our team confirms price, lead time and freight to your site anywhere in Canada.
How much does an electric forklift cost?
The SEF1545 is listed at $25,000 CAD, plus HST and freight, with the lithium battery and charger included, so there is no separate battery purchase. The product page always shows the current price.
How much can it lift, and how high?
The SEF1545 lifts up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) to a maximum height of 4.5 m (4,500 mm) on a 2-stage standard mast, with 1,150 mm (45 in) forks. Check your top beam height and door clearances before ordering.
Do I need CSA B335 certification to operate an electric forklift?
Yes. A powered forklift, including the SEF1545, requires operator training and certification to CSA B335 in Canada, with periodic refreshers. Walk-behind pallet jacks and pedestrian stackers do not need forklift certification, only workplace-specific training.
What battery does the forklift use?
The SEF1545 comes with a 24 V lithium-ion battery included. It needs no watering and no battery room, and supports opportunity charging during breaks. The included charger plugs into a standard 120 V wall outlet.
Is an electric forklift suitable for indoor warehouses and tight aisles?
Yes. The SEF1545 is a compact 3-wheel, seated electric forklift built for indoor use: zero emissions, ≤70 dB(A), and a footprint of 2,795 × 940 × 2,030 mm (L × W × H) for loading docks and standard aisles.
How is a forklift delivered in Canada, and what is the lead time?
Forklifts ship by freight to commercial addresses across Canada from our Toronto distribution centre, and Toronto-area pickup can be arranged. The SEF1545 is currently made to order with a lead time of about 4–5 months. We confirm timing on your quote.
What kinds of operations is the SEF1545 suited to?
Indoor warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, retail stockrooms and logistics operations that need precise load handling in confined spaces. It suits businesses upgrading from manual handling or adding a compact forklift to an existing fleet.
What warranty comes with the forklift?
The SEF1545 includes a 12-month limited warranty from the invoice date covering the major components, including the lithium battery, with after-sales support from Sumachay Lifts in Canada.
What is included with the SEF1545?
The lithium battery, the charger, side shift, and forward/backward fork tilt are all included, together with the 12-month limited warranty. There is no separate battery or charger to buy.
Do I need a forklift, or will a pallet jack or stacker do?
Choose a forklift when you lift above about 3.5 m or need a ride-on machine for longer travel. For floor-level moves an electric pallet jack is enough. For racking up to about 3.5 m, an electric walkie stacker works without forklift certification.
Do you provide parts and service support?
Yes. Sumachay Lifts supports the forklifts it sells with replacement parts and technical help from our Canadian team, by phone at 1-844-861-9484 and by email at sales@sumachay.com.
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