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Caterpillar PD12000 Specs
Quick-reference specifications for the Caterpillar PD12000 forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

- Capacity at rated load center
- 12,000 lb5,500 kg
- Gradeability loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km)
- 20.8 %
Performance 11 specs
| Capacity at rated load center | 12,000 lb (5,500 kg) |
|---|---|
| Tilt forward / backward | 6° / 10° |
| Minimum outside turning radius | 116.0 in (2,940 mm) |
| Speeds travel speed loaded / empty | 13.0 / 13.5 fpm (21.0 / 22.0 km/h) |
| Speeds lift speed loaded / empty | 83 / 93 fpm (0.42 / 0.47 m/s) |
| Speeds lowering speed loaded / empty | 85 / 67 fpm (0.43 / 0.34 m/s) |
| Gradeability loaded at 1 mph (1.6 km) | 20.8 % |
| Gradeability maximum loaded | 30.1 % |
| Axle load with rated load front / rear | 25,750 / 3,100 lb (11,740 / 1,400 kg) |
| Brakes service | foot, hydraulic |
| Brakes parking | hand, mechanical |
Dimensions 21 specs
| Tire type | pneumatic |
|---|---|
| Lift with standard maximum fork height (top of fork) | 132 in (3,300 mm) |
| Two-stage mast free fork height | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| Forks thickness x length x width | 2.4x48x5.9 in (60×1,220×150 mm) |
| Fork spacing out-to-out minimum / maximum | 13.4 / 46.6 in (340 / 1,184 mm) |
| Overall dimensions length to fork face | 132 in (3,360 mm) |
| Overall dimensions width with standard tires | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) |
| Overall dimensions width with optional duals | 77.5 in (1,965 mm) |
| Overall dimensions height with lowered mast | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) |
| Overall dimensions height seat height | 42.6 in (1,082 mm) |
| Overall dimensions height to top of overhead guard | 90.5 in (2,296 mm) |
| Overall dimensions height with extended mast | 181.0 in (4,590 mm) |
| Tire size front, standard | 300x15x20PR |
| Tire size front, optional duals | 8.25x15x14PR |
| Tire size rear | 7.00x12x12PR |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 in (2,150 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 | 7,000 / 9,850 lb (3,170 / 4,470 kg) |
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Power / Engine 5 specs
| Engine model | Mitsubishi S6S |
|---|---|
| Engine continuous output S.A.E. gross | 77 HP (58 kW) |
| Engine maximum torque S.A.E. gross | 192 lb-ft (260 N-m) |
| Engine cylinder / displacement | 6 / 305 cu in (6 / 6.5 L) |
| Transmission type | powershift |
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