Hyster H40FT Forklift Specs

Category: Forklifts ➔
Manufacturer: Hyster ➔
Model: H40FT ➔

Brakes

Hyster H40FT Forklift Brakes specifications
Parking brake	Hand/Mechanical
Service brake	Foot/Hydraulic

Dimensions

Hyster H40FT Forklift Dimensions specifications
Gradeability	37%
Ground Clearance	6.30 in (16.00 cm)
Height to Top of Overhead Guard	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Length to Fork Face	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Max Fork Height	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Overall Height - mast lowered	7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Overall Width	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Right Angle Stack	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Turning Radius	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Wheelbase	5.40 ft (1.65 m)

Engine

Hyster H40FT Forklift Engine specifications
Displacement	143.00 cu in (2,343.36 cu cm)
Engine Model	PSI 2.4L
Fuel Type	LPG
Number of Cylinders	4
Power	59.00 hp (44.00 kw)
Power Measured @	2700 rpm
Torque	121.00 lbs ft (164.05 nm)
Torque Measured @	2000 rpm

MAST

Hyster H40FT Forklift MAST specifications
Lift Speed	120.00 ft/min (36.58 m/min)
Load Capacity	4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)
Load Center	24.10 in (61.21 cm)
Lower Speed	114.00 ft/min (34.75 m/min)
Mast Tip Forward	6 degrees
Mast Tip Rear	10 degrees

Operating Specifications

Hyster H40FT Forklift Operating Specifications specifications
Axle load - front	3,929.00 lbs (1,782.17 kg)
Axle load - rear	3,725.00 lbs (1,689.63 kg)
Drawbar Pull	4,215.00 lbs (1,911.89 kg)
Front Tire Size	7.00 x 12 - 12
Fuel Capacity	13.90 gal (52.61 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2250 psi
Hydraulic Tank	12.10 gal (45.80 l)
Max Speed	11.80 mph (18.99 kph)
Number of Front Wheels	2
Number of Rear Wheels	2
Operating Weight	7,654.00 lbs (3,471.80 kg)
Rear Tire Size	6.00 x 9
Tire Type	Pneumatic

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