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Hyster H170FT Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the Hyster H170FT forklift, taken from the manufacturer’s spec sheet.

Rated Capacity
17,000 lb8,000 kg

Performance 8 specs

Rated Capacity 17,000 lb (8,000 kg)
Load Center, Distance 24 in (600 mm)
Lowering Speed, Standard 2-Stage LFL RL/NL 81/73 ft/min (.41/.37 m/s)
Lowering Speed, Optional 3-Stage FFL RL/NL 77/65 ft/min (.39/.33 m/s)
Drawbar Pull @ Maximum RL/NL 12000/7213 lb (5443/3272 kg)
Mast Tilt, Forward/Backward 5/9 degrees
Turning Radius, Minimum Outside (OTR) 145 in (3673 mm)
Turning Radius, Minimum Inside (ITR) 14.3 in (362 mm)

Dimensions 17 specs

Step Height (from ground to running board) 12.6 in (321 mm)
Step Height (from running board to operator station) 10.1 in (256 mm)
Track Width, Front 78.9 in (2003 mm)
Track Width, Rear 60.4 in (1535 mm)
Lift Height, w/LBR (TOF) (Rounded Down) 219 in (5565 mm)
Std Free Lift Height (TOF) (Rounded Down) 4 in (105 mm)
Overall Length to Face of Forks 153 in (3897 mm)
Overall Width 88 in (2239 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Lowered 156 in (3962 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Extended w/o LBR (Rounded Up) 266 in (6739 mm)
Height, Standard Mast – Extended w/LBR (Rounded Up) 270 in (6847 mm)
Height, Standard Overhead Guard (High) (Rounded Up) 100 in (2531 mm)
Height, Standard Overhead Guard (Cab) (Rounded Up) 101 in (2549 mm)
Length, Center of Wheels to Face of Forks 24.2 in (613.5 mm)
Wheelbase 96.5 in (2450 mm)
Ground Clearance Under Mast, RL 6.4 in (163 mm)
Ground Clearance, Center of Wheelbase 10.0 in (253 mm)

Weight 4 specs

Weight, Standard Truck NL 24824 lb (11260 kg)
Weight, Standard Truck RL 41824 lb (18971 kg)
Axle Loading, Static Front/Rear NL 12022/12800 lb (5453/5806 kg)
Axle Loading, Static Front/Rear RL 37509/4314 lb (17014/1957 kg)

Power / Engine 2 specs

Engine Manufacturer Kubota 3.8 L Turbo Diesel
Transmission Type, Standard Powershift

Hyster H170FT spec sheet (PDF)

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