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Yale ESC040AD Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Yale ESC040AD forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Yale ESC040AD
Rated capacity
4000 lb1814 kg
Gradeability 5 minute rating NL/RL
15.0/15.0 %

Performance 16 specs

Rated capacity 4000 lb (1814 kg)
Load center 24 in (609 mm)
Turning radius∆ 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Travel speed NL/RL 7.2/7.2 mph (11.6/11.6 km/h)
Lift speed Std 2-stage LFL mast NL/RL 87/59 ft/min (0.44/0.30 m/sec)
Lift speed Opt 2-stage FFL mast NL/RL 87/59 ft/min (0.44/0.30 m/sec)
Lift speed Opt 3-stage FFL mast NL/RL 83/59 ft/min (0.42/0.30 m/sec)
Lift speed Opt 4-stage FFL mast NL/RL 113/68 ft/min (0.57/0.35 m/sec)
Lower speed Std 2-stage LFL mast NL/RL 63/100 ft/min (0.32/0.51 m/sec)
Lower speed Opt 2-stage FFL mast NL/RL 61/98 ft/min (0.31/0.50 m/sec)
Lower speed Opt 3-stage FFL mast NL/RL 71/91 ft/min (0.36/0.46 m/sec)
Lower speed Opt 4-stage FFL mast NL/RL 86/100 ft/min (0.44/0.51 m/sec)
Gradeability 5 minute rating NL/RL 15.0/15.0 %
Drawbar pull 5 minute rating NL/RL 2562/2280 lbf
Brake Method of control Spring apply/elec. released
Brake Method of operation Foot

Dimensions 13 specs

Mast Lowered height (std mast) 84 in (2130 mm)
Lift height Top of fork (std 2-stage LFL mast) 131 in (3332 mm)
Mast Extended height (std mast with/without LBR) 180/154 in (4555/3912 mm)
Overhead guard height Std/opt 88/83 in (2234/2108 mm)
Overall width 42 in (1067 mm)
Forks Thickness x width x length 1.5 x 4 x 42 in (38 x 102 x 1067 mm)
Ground clearance (center of wheelbase) NL 4 in (102 mm)
Length to face of forks∆ 69.3 in (1759 mm)
Wheelbase 46.3 in (1177 mm)
Aisle width∆ 118 in (2997 mm)
Tire type Rubber, polyurethane etc. (drive/steer) Rubber/polyurethane
Tire size Drive/steer 18 x 7 – 12.1/10 x 5 – 6.5 in
Tread (tires) std dr/steer/steer 35/10.5/24.5 in (889/267/622 mm)

Power / Engine 11 specs

Power/voltage Electric/36 volts
Floor to top of battery rollers 7.5 in (190 mm)
Battery compartment Height 31.1 in (790 mm)
Battery compartment Length 20.8 in (528 mm)
Battery compartment Width Nominal size 38 in
Battery compartment Width Actual 38.6 in (980 mm)
Truck weight Without battery NL 6801 lb (3085 kg)
Battery Volts 36
Battery Minimum weight 2695 lb (1222 kg)
Traction motors (dual) 60 minute rating each 6.4 hp (4.8 kW)
Traction motors Type/control method AC/Transistor

Hydraulics / Fluids 2 specs

Pump motor 15 minute rating 16.1 hp (12 kW)
Pump motor Type/control method AC/Transistor

Yale ESC040AD spec sheet (PDF)

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