Skyjack 8042 Forklift Specs

Category: Forklifts ➔
Manufacturer: Skyjack ➔
Model: 8042 ➔

Dimensions

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	18.00 in (45.72 cm)
Length to Fork Face	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Overall Height	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Turning Radius Outside Tires	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Wheelbase	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Width Over Tires	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Engine Model	QSB4.5T
Gross Power	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Max Torque	305.40 lbs ft (414.06 nm)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Type	Piston Pump

Lift System

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Lift System specifications
Max Forward Reach	26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Max Lift Capacity	8,000.60 lbs (3,629.02 kg)
Max Lift Height	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Max Load at Max Height	8,000.60 lbs (3,629.02 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach	1,799.00 lbs (816.01 kg)

Operating Specifications

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Drawbar Pull	23,999.60 lbs (10,886.05 kg)
Fuel Capacity	35.00 gal (132.48 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	25,366.40 lbs (11,506.02 kg)
Tire Size	13.00 x 24 - 12 Ply

Transmission

Skyjack 8042 Forklift Transmission specifications
Max Speed - forward	20.00 mph (32.19 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Modulated Powershift

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