1:24 Joal Forklift BT RT 1350 SE Red

The BT RT 1350 SE is a reach truck forklift produced by BT between 1991–1995, with a load capacity of 1.35 tonnes. It runs on a 48V electric system with a 3.7 kW traction motor, and has become a collectible diecast model in scales like 1:25 (Joal, NZG) due to its vintage industrial design.

Real Forklift Specs (1991–1995)

• Type: Reach truck forklift

• Manufacturer: BT (Sweden-based, later part of Toyota Material Handling)

• Production Years: 1991–1995

• Nominal Load Capacity: 1.35 tonnes at 500 mm load center

• Drive System: Electric (48V)

• Traction Motor: 3.7 kW

• Tyres: 2P/1xP (standard)

• Use Case: Warehousing, pallet stacking, narrow aisle operations

Collector Notes & Risks

• Joal models are discontinued, making them harder to find and more valuable.

• NZG models are more common but still vintage, often sold second-hand.

• Condition matters: boxed, mint models fetch higher prices.

• Industrial auctions for real forklifts are “as-is, where-is,” meaning buyers must inspect carefully before bidding