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Yale GP50N Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Yale GP50N forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Yale GP50N
Rated capacity
5000 lb2268 kg
Gradeability @ 1mph (1.6kph) RL/NL
29/26 %

Performance 7 specs

Rated capacity 5000 lb (2268 kg)
Outside Turning Radius (OTR) 89.1 in (2263 mm)
Travel Speed RL/NL 11.5/11.6 mph (18.5/18.7 km/h)
Lift Speed, Standard 2-Stage LFL RL/NL 122/128 ft/min (0.62/0.65 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

Load Center Distance 24.0 in (610 mm)
Length, Center of Drive Wheel to Face of Forks 19.5 in (495 mm)
Wheelbase 65.0 in (1650 mm)
Tire Type – Cushion, Solid, Pneumatic 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 85.0 in (2160 mm)
Height of Lowered Overhead Guard 82.4 in (2093 mm)
Height of Cab 87.3 in (2217 mm)
Step Height 17.3 in (440 mm)
Tow pin height 17.3 in (440 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 8 specs

Engine Yanmar 2.2 L
Engine Manufacturer and Model Yanmar 2.2 L
Power Output @ RPM 56 hp (42 kW @ 2530)
Torque @ RPM 128 ft-lb (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)

Yale GP50N spec sheet (PDF)

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