JCB 940 Forklift Specs

Category: Forklifts ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: 940 ➔

The JCB 940 is a compact telehandler-style forklift designed for material handling in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It is part of JCB's Loadall range and is commonly used for lifting, moving, and placing palletized loads on uneven ground or in confined work areas. The machine typically features four-wheel drive, a telescopic boom, and a forklift carriage or pallet forks for load handling. The JCB 940 is valued for its maneuverability, visibility, and versatility across job sites. Specifications can vary by market and configuration, including lift height, load capacity, engine type, and transmission options.

Capacities

JCB 940 Forklift Capacities specifications
Engine Coolant	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Engine Oil	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Fuel Tank	23.30 gal (88.19 l)
Hydraulic Oil Tank	15.90 gal (60.18 l)

Dimensions

JCB 940 Forklift Dimensions specifications
Angle Of Departure	53 degrees
Ground Clearance	11.82 in (30.02 cm)
Height	10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Height To Top Of Overhead Guard	8.44 ft (2.57 m)
Length	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Length To Fork Face	11.95 ft (3.64 m)
Max Fork Height	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Overall Height - Mast Lowered	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Overall Width	7.22 ft (2.20 m)
Weight	15,810.00 lbs (7,171.30 kg)
Wheelbase	7.26 ft (2.21 m)
Width	7.50 ft (2.29 m)

Electrical System

JCB 940 Forklift Electrical System specifications
Alternator	95 Ah
Battery	120 Ah
Voltage	12 V V

Engine

JCB 940 Forklift Engine specifications
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Cooling System	Liquid
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Emissions Certification	TIER 4 FINAL
Engine Make	2257
Engine Model	JCB ECOMAX TCAE-55
Engine Oil Service Interval	500 hours
Fuel	Diesel
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Torque	295.10 lbs ft (400.10 nm)
Torque Measured @	1300 rpm

Mast

JCB 940 Forklift Mast specifications
Lift Speed	45.28 ft/min
Load Capacity	8,000.00 lbs (3,628.74 kg)
Load Center	19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Lower Speed	66.93 ft/min
Mast Tip Forward	18 degrees
Mast Tip Rear	10 degrees
Number Of Mast Sections	3

Operational

JCB 940 Forklift Operational specifications
Max Speed	18.00 mph (28.97 kph)
Number Of Front Wheels	2
Number Of Rear Wheels	2
Operating Weight	16,534.70 lbs (7,500.02 kg)

Transmission

JCB 940 Forklift Transmission specifications
Gear Type	Manual
Shuttle (Forward-Reverse)	Power shuttle
Torque Converter	2.20:1
Transmission Type	Syncroshuttle

Tyres

JCB 940 Forklift Tyres specifications
Standard	16.5/85-24
Standard Front	Traction
Tyres Type	Rubber

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