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Caterpillar P8000 Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar P8000 forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Caterpillar P8000
Capacity at rated load center
8,000 lb4,000 kg
Gradeability loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km)
31.5 %

Performance 11 specs

Capacity at rated load center 8,000 lb (4,000 kg)
Tilt forward / backward 6° / 10°
Minimum outside turning radius 101.0 in (2,580 mm)
Speeds travel speed loaded / empty 14.0 / 14.0 fpm (22.0 / 22.5 km/h)
Speeds lift speed loaded / empty 105 / 110 fpm (0.59 / 0.63 m/s)
Speeds lowering speed loaded / empty 94 / 75 fpm (0.52 / 0.47 m/s)
Gradeability loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km) 31.5 %
Gradeability maximum loaded 43.3 %
Axle load with rated load front / rear 18,900 / 2,050 lb (8,936 / 923 kg)
Brakes service foot, hydraulic
Brakes parking hand, mechanical

Dimensions 20 specs

Tire type pneumatic
Lift with standard maximum fork height (top of fork) 132 in (3,300 mm)
Two-stage mast free fork height 5.9 in (150 mm)
Fork spacing out-to-out minimum / maximum 12.6 / 46.6 in (320 / 1,184 mm)
Overall dimensions length to fork face 118 in (3,000 mm)
Width with standard tires 55.5 in (1,415 mm)
Width with optional duals 77.5 in (1,780 mm)
Height with lowered mast 91.5 in (2,320 mm)
Height seat height 42.6 in (1,082 mm)
Height to top of overhead guard 90.5 in (2,296 mm)
Height with extended mast 180.0 in (4,570 mm)
Tire size front, standard 8.25x15x14PR
Tire size front, optional duals 8.25x15x14PR
Tire size rear 7.00x12x12PR
Wheelbase 73.0 in (1,850 mm)
Tread width front, standard tires 46.5 in (1,175 mm)
Tread width front, optional duals 57.0 in (1,445 mm)
Tread width rear tires 46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Ground clearance at lowest point at mast 5.9 in (150 mm)
Ground clearance at center of wheelbase 8.9 in (227 mm)

Weight 1 spec

Axle load without load front / rear 5,750 / 7,150 lb (2,610 / 3,250 kg)

Power / Engine 5 specs

Engine model Nissan TB45K
Maximum torque S.A.E. gross 207 lb-ft (280 N-m)
Engine cylinder / displacement 6 / 275 cu in (6 / 4.5 L)
Transmission type powershift
Battery volts 12

Caterpillar P8000 spec sheet (PDF)

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