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Caterpillar C6500 Specs
Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar C6500 forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.
- Capacity – At rated load center
- 6,500 lb3,300 kg
- Gradeability – Loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km)
- 28.3 %
Performance 10 specs
| Capacity – At rated load center | 6,500 lb (3,300 kg) |
|---|---|
| Tilt – Forward / backward | 5.0° / 6.0° |
| Minimum outside turning radius | 83.5 in (2,125 mm) |
| Speeds – Travel speed loaded / empty | 10.0 / 10.5 mph (16.5 / 17.0 km/h) |
| Speeds – Lift speed loaded / empty | 105 / 105 fpm (530 / 540 mm/s) |
| Speeds – Lowering speed loaded / empty | 98 / 99 fpm (500 / 500 mm/s) |
| Gradeability – Loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km) | 28.3 % |
| Gradeability – Maximum loaded / empty | 28.3 / 18.4 % |
| Brakes – Service | Foot, Hydraulic |
| Brakes – Parking | Hand, Mechanical |
Dimensions 18 specs
| Tire type | Cushion |
|---|---|
| Lift with standard two-stage mast – Free fork height | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Forks – Thickness x length x width | 1.8 x 42.0 x 4.9 in (45.0 x 1,070 x 125 mm) |
| Fork spacing – Out-to-out minimum / maximum | 8.0 / 38.0 in (200 / 960 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Length to fork face | 97.5 in (2,475 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Width – With standard tires | 44.0 in (1,115 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Mast lowered | 88.0 in (2,230 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Seat height | 43.0 in (1,090 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Top of overhead guard | 82.0 in (2,075 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Mast extended | 180 in (4,570 mm) |
| Tire size – Front, standard | 21.0 x 8.0 x 15.0 in |
| Tire size – Rear | 16.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 – 1.0 / 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 55.0 in (1,400 mm) |
| Tread width – Front, standard tires | 36.0 in (911.8 mm) |
| Tread width – Front, wide-stance tires | 37.5 in (952 mm) |
| Tread width – Rear, standard tires | 35.0 in (890 mm) |
| Ground clearance – At lowest point of mast | 3.1 in (80.0 mm) |
| Ground clearance – At center of wheelbase | 5.4 in (139 mm) |
Weight 2 specs
| Axle load – Without load front / rear | 2,875 / 7,064 lb (1,304 / 3,204 kg) |
|---|---|
| Axle load – With load front | 14,229 lb (6,454 kg) |
Power / Engine 2 specs
| Engine – Model | K25 |
|---|---|
| Engine – Continuous output (S.A.E. gross) | 60.0 HP at 2,700 rpm (45.0 kW at 2,700 rpm) |