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Hyster H40FTS Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Hyster H40FTS forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Hyster H40FTS
Rated Capacity
4000 lb1814 kg
Gradeability @ 1 mph RL/NL
24/27 %

Performance 13 specs

Rated Capacity 4000 lb (1814 kg)
Load Center, Distance 24.0 in (610 mm)
Travel Speed RL/NL 13.1/13.4 mph (21.1/21.5 km/h)
Lift Speed, Standard 2-Stage LFL RL/NL 114/118 ft/min (.58/.60 m/s)
Lift Speed, Optional 2-Stage FFL RL/NL 102/106 ft/min (.52/.54 m/s)
Lift Speed, Optional 3-Stage FFL RL/NL 106/110 ft/min (.54/.56 m/s)
Lowering Speed, Standard 2-Stage LFL RL/NL 100/92 ft/min (.51/.47 m/s)
Lowering Speed, Optional 2-Stage FFL RL/NL 91/73 ft/min (.46/.37 m/s)
Lowering Speed, Optional 3-Stage FFL RL/NL 94/81 ft/min (.48/.41 m/s)
Drawbar Pull @ 1 mph RL/NL 2546/1870 lb (1155/848 kg)
Gradeability @ 1 mph RL/NL 24/27 %
Mast Tilt Angles, Forward/Backward 6F/6B degrees
Turning Radius, Minimum Outside (OTR) 78.1 in (1985 mm)

Dimensions 17 specs

Lift Height, Top of Fork (TOF) 127 in (3232 mm)
Forks, Thickness x Width x Length 1.6 X 3.9 X 42.0 in (40 X 100 X 1067 mm)
Fork Spread, Outside Dimensions 37.5 in (955 mm)
Length To Face of Forks 89.4 in (2271 mm)
Overall Width, Standard Tread 42.0 in (1068 mm)
Overall Width, Wide Tread 48.7 in (1238 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Lowered 84 in (2125 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Extended with LBR 176 in (4455 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Extended without LBR 150 in (3806 mm)
Height, Standard Overhead Guard 84.6 in (2149 mm)
Height, Optional Overhead Guard 81.9 in (2081 mm)
Length, Center of Wheel to Face of Forks 15.1 in (384 mm)
Step Height 14.6 in (371 mm)
Tire Size, Front 6.50 x 10 – 10
Tire Size, Rear 5.00 x 8.00
Wheelbase 54.5 in (1385 mm)
Ground Clearance, Center of Wheelbase NL 5.7 in (146 mm)

Weight 4 specs

Weight, Standard Truck (2-Stg. LFL) NL 6884 lb (3122 kg)
Weight, Standard Truck (2-Stg. LFL) RL 10883 lb (4937 kg)
Axle Loading, Static Front/Rear NL 2750/4134 lb (1247/1875 kg)
Axle Loading, Static Front/Rear RL 9611/1272 lb (4360/577 kg)

Power / Engine 3 specs

Engine, Manufacturer/Model PSI (2.0 L)
Battery Type Maintenance Free
Volts/Cold Cranking Amps 12/475 v/cca

Hyster H40FTS spec sheet (PDF)

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