Caterpillar P5000 Forklift Specs

Category: Forklifts ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: P5000 ➔

The Caterpillar P5000 is a forklift truck in Caterpillar's P-series material handling lineup, designed for warehouse, industrial, and loading applications. It is commonly configured as a sit-down counterbalance forklift and is used for lifting, transporting, and stacking palletized loads. The P5000 designation typically refers to a 5,000 lb class lift capacity model, depending on mast, load center, and configuration. Caterpillar forklifts are known for diesel, LPG, or gasoline power options across the range, along with pneumatic or cushion tire setups. The P5000 is used in distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, construction yards, and general cargo handling operations.

Dimensions

Caterpillar P5000 Forklift Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Height to Top of Overhead Guard	7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Length to Fork Face	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Max Fork Height	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Overall Height - mast lowered	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Overall Width	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Turning Radius	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Wheelbase	5.30 ft (1.62 m)

Engine

Caterpillar P5000 Forklift Engine specifications
Displacement	152.00 cu in (2,490.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	K25
Fuel Type	gas
Power	63.00 hp (46.98 kw)
Power Measured @	2700 rpm
Torque	139.00 lbs ft (188.46 nm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

MAST

Caterpillar P5000 Forklift MAST specifications
Lift Speed	130.00 ft/min (39.62 m/min)
Load Capacity	5,511.60 lbs (2,500.02 kg)
Load Center	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Lower Speed	98.00 ft/min (29.87 m/min)
Mast Tip Forward	6 degrees
Mast Tip Rear	10 degrees
Max Fork Spread	39.40 in (100.08 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar P5000 Forklift Operating Specifications specifications
Max Speed	11.50 mph (18.51 kph)
Number of Front Wheels	2
Number of Rear Wheels	2
Operating Weight	7,900.00 lbs (3,583.38 kg)
Tire Type	pneumatic

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