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Caterpillar DP40 Specs
Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar DP40 forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

- Gradeability, with/without load (@1.6 km/h)
- 29/26 %
Performance 12 specs
| Load capacity | 4000 kg |
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| Load center distance | 500 mm |
| Mast tilt, forwards/backwards | 6/12 ° |
| Minimum distance between centres of rotation | 836 mm |
| Travel speed, with/without load | 21.5/22.0 km/h |
| Lifting speed, with/without load | 0.55/0.61 m/s |
| Lowering speed, with/without load | 0.5/0.5 m/s |
| Rated drawbar pull, with/without load (@1.6 km/h) | 27000/17400 N |
| Gradeability, with/without load (@1.6 km/h) | 29/26 % |
| Acceleration time (10 metres) with/without load | 4.20/3.70 s |
| Rated speed to DIN 70 020 | 2300 rpm |
| Noise level, value at operator’s ear (EN 12053) | 84 dB (A) |
Dimensions 21 specs
| Wheelbase | 1850 mm |
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| Tyre dimensions, front | 8.25-15-14PR |
| Tyre dimensions, rear | 7.00-12-12PR |
| Track width (center of tyres), front | 1175 mm |
| Track width (center of tyres), rear | 1180 mm |
| Height with mast lowered (see tables) | 2320 mm |
| Free lift (see tables) | 150 mm |
| Lift height (see tables) | 3300 mm |
| Overall height with mast raised | 4430 mm |
| Height to top of overhead guard | 2250 mm |
| Seat height | 1082 mm |
| Tow coupling height | 395 mm |
| Overall length | 4220 mm |
| Length to fork face (includes fork thickness) | 3000 mm |
| Overall width | 1415/1965 mm |
| Fork dimensions (thickness, width, length) | 50/150/1220 mm |
| Fork carriage to DIN 15 173 A/B/no | 3A |
| Fork carriage width | 1190 mm |
| Working aisle width with 1000 x1200 mm pallets, crosswise | 4357 mm |
| Working aisle width with 800 x1200 mm pallets, lengthwise | 4157 mm |
| Turning circle radius | 2580 mm |
Power / Engine 1 spec
| Fuel consumption according to VDI 60 cycle | 7.9 l/h |
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Hydraulics / Fluids 3 specs
| Service brakes (mechanical/hydraulic/electric/pneumatic) | Hydraulic |
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| Maximum operating pressure for attachments | 191 bar |
| Oil flow for attachments | 80 l/min |
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