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Hyster H50A Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Hyster H50A forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Hyster H50A
Rated capacity
5000 lb2268 kg
Gradeability @ 1mph (1.6kph) RL/NL
29/26 %

Performance 14 specs

Rated capacity 5000 lb (2268 kg)
Load center distance 24.0 in (610 mm)
Mast tilt angles, forward/backward 6/6 degrees
Outside turning radius (OTR) 89.1 in (2263 mm)
Travel speed RL/NL 11.4/11.6 mph (18.4/18.7 km/h)
Lift speed, standard 2-stage LFL RL/NL 120/128 ft/min (0.61/0.65 m/s)
Lift speed, optional 2-stage FFL RL/NL 106/114 ft/min (0.54/0.58 m/s)
Lift speed, optional 3-stage FFL RL/NL 112/122 ft/min (0.57/0.62 m/s)
Lowering speed, standard 2-stage LFL RL/NL 114/96 ft/min (0.58/0.49 m/s)
Lowering speed, optional 2-stage FFL RL/NL 106/79 ft/min (0.54/0.40 m/s)
Lowering speed, optional 3-stage FFL RL/NL 112/89 ft/min (0.57/0.45 m/s)
Drawbar pull @ 1mph (1.6kph) RL/NL 3854/2287 lb (1748/1037 kg)
Maximum drawbar pull RL/NL 4600/2287 lb (2087/1037 kg)
Gradeability @ 1mph (1.6kph) RL/NL 29/26 %

Dimensions 24 specs

Length, center of drive wheel to face of forks 19.5 in (495 mm)
Wheelbase 65.0 in (1650 mm)
Tire type Pneumatic
Tire size, front 7.00-12
Tire size, rear 6.00x
Height, mast lowered 85.4 in (2170 mm)
Lift height, top of fork (TOF) 128 in (3260 mm)
Free lift height, limited free lift mast (TOF) 3.5 in (90 mm)
Height of standard overhead guard 1 85.0 in (2160 mm)
Height of lowered overhead guard 1 82.4 in (2093 mm)
Height of cab 1 87.3 in (2217 mm)
Step height 1 17.3 in (440 mm)
Tow pin height 1 17.3 in (440 mm)
Height of counterweight 1 42.3 in (1075 mm)
Length to face of forks 102.8 in (2610 mm)
Rear overhang (steer axle center to counterweight) 19.3 in (490 mm)
Departure angle 36 %
Overall width, standard tread 45.7 in (1160 mm)
Overall width, wide tread 50.4 in (1280 mm)
Forks, thickness x width x length 1.6 x 3.9 x 42 in (40 x 100 x 1067 mm)
Maximum fork spread, outside dimensions 39.2 in (996 mm)
Ground clearance, below mast RL 5.1 in (130 mm)
Ground clearance, center of wheelbase NL 6.3 in (160 mm)
Breakover angle 47 %

Weight 4 specs

Weight, standard truck NL 8430 lb (3820 kg)
Weight, standard truck RL 13430 lb (6090 kg)
Axle loading front/rear NL 3468/4954 lb (1573/2247 kg)
Axle loading front/rear RL 11739/1683 lb (5325/763 kg)

Power / Engine 9 specs

Engine Yanmar 2.2 L
Power type LPG
Engine manufacturer and model Yanmar 4TN88G
Power output @ rpm 56 hp @ 2530 (42 kW @ 2530)
Torque @ rpm 128 ft-lb @ 1690 (174 N-m @ 1690)
Battery type Maintenance free
Volts/cold cranking amps 12/530 V/A
Transmission type, standard Electronic powershift
Standard speeds, forward – reverse 1 – 1

Hydraulics / Fluids 3 specs

Oil flow for attachments 16 gal/min (60 L/min)
Hydraulic tank capacity (drain and refill) 12.3 gal (46.4 L)
Fuel tank capacity (gas & diesel powered units only) 10.5 gal (39.9 L)

Hyster H50A spec sheet (PDF)

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