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Caterpillar DP40NT Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar DP40NT forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Rated capacity
8,800 lb4,000 kg

Performance 11 specs

Rated capacity 8,800 lb (4,000 kg)
Load center 20 in (500 mm)
Tilt – forward / backward 6 / 12 deg
Minimum turning radius 102 in (2,580 mm)
Travel speed – loaded / empty 13.4/13.7 mph (21.5 / 22.0 km/h)
Speeds lift speed – loaded / empty 108.3/120.1 fpm (0.55 / 0.61 m/s)
Lowering speed – loaded / empty 98.4/98.4 fpm (0.5 / 0.5 m/s)
Acceleration time (10 meters) loaded / empty 4.20 / 3.70 s
Axle load with rated load front / rear 19,750 / 2,115 lb (8,960 / 960 kg)
Brakes service Hydraulic
Noise (CEN) 84 dB (A)

Dimensions 17 specs

Maximum fork height (BOF) 130 in (3,300 mm)
Free lift 6 in (150 mm)
Forks – thickness x width x length 2.0 x 5.9 x 48.0 in (50 x 150 x 1,220 mm)
Fork spacing – out-to-out minimum / maximum 47 in (1,190 mm)
Overall width 55.7 / 77.4 in (1,415 / 1,965 mm)
Overall length 166 in (4,220 mm)
Overall mast height (mast lowered) 91 in (2,320 mm)
Seat effective height 43 in (1,082 mm)
Height to top of overhead guard 89 in (2,250 mm)
Overall height (mast extended with backrest) 174 in (4,430 mm)
Working aisle width with 1,000 x 1,200 mm pallets, crosswise 172 in (4,357 mm)
Working aisle width with 800 x 1,200 mm pallets, lengthwise 164 in (4,157 mm)
Tire size front, single 8.25-15-14PR
Tire size rear 7.00-12-12PR
Wheelbase 73 in (1,850 mm)
Under clearance at mast 6 in (150 mm)
Under clearance at center of wheelbase, loaded 9 in (227 mm)

Weight 1 spec

Axle load without load front / rear 5,800 / 7,250 lb (2,630 / 3,290 kg)

Power / Engine 4 specs

Total weight (unloaded –incl. battery (simplex) 13,050 lb (5,920 kg)
Engine model S6S
Engine rated output 77.1 HP (57.5 kW)
Engine cylinder / displacement 6 cu in (4,996 L)

Hydraulics / Fluids 1 spec

Relief pressure for attachments 2,770 psi (191 bar)

Caterpillar DP40NT spec sheet (PDF)

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