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Caterpillar C3500 Specs
Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar C3500 forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.
- Capacity – At rated load center
- 3,500 lb1,800 kg
- Gradeability – Loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km)
- 32.0 %
Performance 10 specs
| Capacity – At rated load center | 3,500 lb (1,800 kg) |
|---|---|
| Tilt – Forward / backward | 5.0° / 10.0° |
| Minimum outside turning radius | 71.2 in (1,810 mm) |
| Speeds – Travel speed loaded / empty | 9.8 / 10.2 mph (15.8 / 16.4 km/h) |
| Speeds – Lift speed loaded / empty | 121 / 125 fpm (617 / 633 mm/s) |
| Speeds – Lowering speed loaded / empty | 99.0 / 99.0 fpm (500 / 500 mm/s) |
| Gradeability – Loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km) | 32.0 % |
| Gradeability – Maximum loaded / empty | 40.0 / 18.0 % |
| Brakes – Service | Foot, Hydraulic |
| Brakes – Parking | Hand, Mechanical |
Dimensions 19 specs
| Tire type | Cushion |
|---|---|
| Lift with standard two-stage mast – Free fork height | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| Forks – Thickness x length x width | 1.4 x 42.0 x 4.0 in (35.0 x 1,070 x 100 mm) |
| Fork spacing – Out-to-out minimum / maximum | 7.85 / 32.25 in (200 / 820 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Length to fork face | 83.2 in (2,115 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Width With standard tires | 38.2 in (970 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Width With standard tires, wide-stance | 39.2 in (995 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Mast lowered | 82.9 in (2,105 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Seat height | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Top of overhead guard | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) |
| Overall dimensions – Height – Mast extended | 179.2 in (4,550 mm) |
| Tire size – Front, standard | 18.0 x 6.0 x 12.0 – 1.0 / 8.0 in |
| Tire size – Rear | 14.0 x 5.0 x 10.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 46.9 in (1,190 mm) |
| Tread width – Front, standard tires | 32.2 in (820 mm) |
| Tread width – Front, wide-stance tires | 33.2 in (845 mm) |
| Tread width – Rear, standard tires | 31.8 in (810 mm) |
| Ground clearance – At lowest point of mast | 2.9 in (75.0 mm) |
| Ground clearance – At center of wheelbase | 4.5 in (116 mm) |
Weight 2 specs
| Axle load – Without load front / rear | 2,185 / 4,264 lb (991 / 1,934 kg) |
|---|---|
| Axle load – With load front | 8,618 lb (3,909 kg) |
Power / Engine 3 specs
| Engine – Model | K21 |
|---|---|
| Engine – Continuous output (S.A.E. gross) | 52.0 HP (38.7 kW) |
| Engine – Maximum torque (S.A.E. gross) | 119 lb-ft (161 Nm/rpm) |