Built on ingenuity.
Driven by quality.
KOBE forklifts bring together American and Japanese engineering — powered by Isuzu, Yanmar and Mitsubishi engines, and made affordable by our manufacturing capability.
3
Power Lines
10+
Truck Models
1
Standard of Quality
Who We Are
Our Mission & Vision
Premium by design — every decision we make starts with the operator, the fleet manager and the bottom line.
Mission / Today
Our Mission
To deliver world-class forklifts featuring advanced technologies and superior components — diesel, battery and gasoline/LPG — at a price that keeps businesses of every size moving. Proven Japanese engines, German Hoppecke batteries and operator-first design, without the world-class price tag.
Vision / Tomorrow
Our Vision
To be the most trusted material-handling partner in the region — the brand fleet managers choose when uptime, safety and total cost of ownership all matter. One standard of quality, across every power line we build.
Quality / First
Proven components
Isuzu, Yanmar or Mitsubishi engines and Hoppecke batteries — the best available in the market.
Safety / Always
Operator-first design
Every cabin is built to cut fatigue and keep your team safe through long shifts.
Value / Global
Affordable by design
World-class trucks made accessible by our manufacturing capability.
Support / Beyond
Beyond the sale
Maintenance, rentals, genuine parts and a support team that answers.
Meet Our Team
The people behind the trucks
Engineers, technicians and support staff who know forklifts inside out — and stand behind every unit we deliver.
Full Name
Managing Director
Leads KOBE's regional strategy and partnerships with our engine suppliers in Japan.
Full Name
Head of Engineering
Oversees quality control and the operator-first design of every KOBE cabin.
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Sales Manager
Matches every client with the right truck for their load, lift height and site.
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Service Team Lead
Runs on-site support, maintenance plans and after-sales service across the fleet.
Our History
Milestones that moved us forward
From our first diesel truck to a full range of lithium-powered machines — a timeline of engineering you can trust.
The company is founded
KOBE begins with a simple idea: premium forklifts shouldn't carry a premium price. We partner with Japan's leading engine makers from day one.
First diesel range launched
Our heavy-duty diesel line enters the market, powered by Isuzu, Yanmar and Mitsubishi engines made in Japan.
Electric line with Hoppecke batteries
We add battery forklifts carrying innovative German Hoppecke batteries for dependable, long-shift electric performance.
Lithium power & reach trucks
The range expands with lithium electric forklifts and stand-on reach trucks — three power lines, one standard of quality.
Beyond the sale
Full-service support: maintenance plans, flexible rentals, genuine parts and on-site technicians keeping every fleet moving.