Hyster S40FT Forklift

Category: Forklifts ➔
Manufacturer: Hyster ➔
Model: S40FT ➔

Dimensions

Gradeability	39%
Ground Clearance	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Height to Top of Overhead Guard	7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Length to Fork Face	7.40 ft (2.26 m)
Max Fork Height	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Overall Height - mast lowered	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Overall Width	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Right Angle Stack	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Turning Radius	6.40 ft (1.95 m)
Wheelbase	4.70 ft (1.43 m)

Engine

Displacement	143.00 cu in (2,343.36 cu cm)
Engine Model	PSI 2.4L
Fuel Type	LP/Gas
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

Lift Speed	120.00 ft/min (36.58 m/min)
Load Capacity	4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)
Load Center	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Lower Speed	114.00 ft/min (34.75 m/min)
Mast Tip Forward	5 degrees
Mast Tip Rear	5 degrees

Operating Specifications

Axle load - front	3,570.00 lbs (1,619.33 kg)
Axle load - rear	4,233.00 lbs (1,920.06 kg)
Drawbar Pull	5,322.00 lbs (2,414.02 kg)
Front Tire Size	21 X 7 x 15
Fuel Capacity	10.70 gal (40.50 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2250 psi
Hydraulic Tank	9.50 gal (35.96 l)
Max Speed	11.30 mph (18.19 kph)
Number of Front Wheels	2
Number of Rear Wheels	2
Operating Weight	7,802.20 lbs (3,539.02 kg)
Rear Tire Size	16 x 5 x 10.5
Tire Type	Cushion

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