JCB 940 Forklift

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

The JCB 940 is a forklift model used for material handling in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Designed for lifting, moving, and stacking palletized loads, it is typically associated with rough-terrain performance and jobsite versatility. The JCB 940 is part of JCB's forklift range and is commonly configured with a telescopic boom-style mast for improved reach and load placement. Key specifications may include lift capacity, maximum lift height, engine type, drive configuration, and operating weight, depending on the exact variant. The model is used where stable load handling and off-road mobility are required.

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Capacities

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

Angle of departure	53 degrees
Ground Clearance	11.90 in (30.23 cm)
Height to Top of Overhead Guard	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Length to Fork Face	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Max Fork Height	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Overall Height - mast lowered	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Overall Width	7.30 ft (2.23 m)
Wheelbase	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Electrical System

Battery	120 Ah
Voltage	12 V

Engine

Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Cooling system	Liquid
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	JCB ECOMAX TCAE-55
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

Lift Speed	45.30 ft/min (13.81 m/min)
Load Capacity	8,000.00 lbs (3,628.74 kg)
Load Center	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Lower Speed	67.00 ft/min (20.42 m/min)
Mast Tip Forward	18 degrees
Mast Tip Rear	10 degrees
Number of Mast Sections	3

Operating 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

Gear type	Manual
Shuttle (Forward-Reverse)	Power shuttle
Torque converter	2.20:1
Transmission Type	Syncroshuttle

JCB 940s currently for sale

A 2026 JCB 940 From Boss JCB for $93,500.00 USD

A 2022 JCB 940 From Mid Country Machinery for $61,000.00 USD

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