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Caterpillar GP40K Specs
Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar GP40K forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

- Gradeability, with/without load
- 26.8 / 27.4 %
Performance 12 specs
| Lifting capacity Q | 4 t |
|---|---|
| Axle loading with rated load, front/rear | 8580/990 kg |
| Mast tilt, forwards/backwards ∂/ß | 6/10 ° |
| Minimum distance between centres of rotation b | 870 mm |
| Travel speed, with/without load | 18 / 19,5 km/h |
| Lifting speed, with/without load | 5.10 / 5.10 m/s |
| Lowering speed, with/without load | 5.00 / 5.00 m/s |
| Rated drawbar pull, with/without load | 24000 / 17000 N |
| Gradeability, with/without load | 26.8 / 27.4 % |
| Service brakes | Hydraulic |
| Rated speed to DIN 70020 | 2450 rpm |
| Noise level, mean value at operator’s ear | 79 dB (A) |
Dimensions 22 specs
| Wheelbase y | 2000 mm |
|---|---|
| Tyre dimensions, front | 300 x 15-18 PR |
| Tyre dimensions, rear | 7.00 x 12-14PR |
| Distance between centreline of tyres, front b | 1175 mm |
| Distance between centreline of tyres, rear b | 1180 mm |
| Height with mast lowered h | 2320 mm |
| Standard free lift h | 100 mm |
| Standard lift height h | 3300 mm |
| Overall height with mast raised h | 4570 mm |
| Height to top of overhead guard h | 2250 mm |
| Seat height h | 1093 mm |
| Tow coupling height h | 420 mm |
| Overall length l | 4340 mm |
| Length to fork face (includes fork thickness) l | 3120 mm |
| Overall width (single/dual tyres) b1/b | 1460/1965 mm |
| Fork dimensions (thickness, width, length) s,e,l | 50,150, 1220 mm |
| Fork carriage to DIN 15 173 A/B/no | 3A |
| Fork carriage width b | 1190 mm |
| Ground clearance centre of wheelbase, with load m | 252 mm |
| Working aisle width with 1000 x1200 mm pallets Ast | 4532 mm |
| Working aisle width with 800 x1200 mm pallets Ast | 4332 mm |
| Turning circle radius Wa | 2775 mm |
Weight 2 specs
| Truck weight, without load | 5570 kg |
|---|---|
| Axle loading without load, front/rear | 2460/3110 kg |
Power / Engine 1 spec
| Number of cylinders/displacement | 6 / 4500 /cm3 |
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Hydraulics / Fluids 1 spec
| Operating pressure for attachments | 191 bar |
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