07/09/2026
Diesel engines naturally generate a lot of heat, especially in a hardworking forklift. Overheating can lead to expensive repairs and costly downtime due to the time the forklift is out of action. Common causes of overheating include coolant leaks, malfunctioning thermostats, clogged radiators etc.
To help prevent overheating, regularly inspect coolant levels and hoses, and keep the radiators clean as possible. If you do have an overheating scenario, to avoid engine damage, we’d still highly recommend getting in touch with a qualified forklift engineer; even if topping the coolant up provided a temporary remedy to the issue.