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Cat GP40KL Specifications

Basic Information

The Cat GP40KL is a 4,000 kg (8,820 lb) capacity pneumatic tire forklift powered by an LPG engine. This four-wheel, sit-down counterbalanced truck is engineered for demanding material handling tasks in industrial environments, including manufacturing, logistics, and construction supply. Power is provided by a Nissan TB45 engine, generating 72 kW (97 hp), mated to a single-speed powershift transmission with hydraulic accumulator. The truck enables travel speeds up to 19.5 km/h (12.1 mph) and uniform lifting speeds of 4.40 m/s (866 fpm) both loaded and empty. Key features include hydrostatic power steering, a heavy-duty cast drive axle, and a standard two-stage mast providing 3,300 mm (130 in) of maximum fork height. The GP40KL incorporates an Engine Protection System and is designed for reliable performance with pneumatic tires suited for varied surface conditions.

Engine Specs

Engine model: Nissan TB45
Power source: LPG
Continuous output SAE gross: 72 kW (97 hp)
Rated speed: 2,450 rpm
Maximum torque SAE gross: 281 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Torque speed: 1,200 rpm
Number of cylinders: 6
Displacement: 4.5 L (275 cu in)
Fuel system: throttle-body fuel injection (LP models)
Engine Protection System: monitors critical operating parameters
Lubrication system type: forced circulation
Oil pump type: gear
Cooling system type: water-cooled, pressurized
Radiator type: fin and tube

Drive Train

Transmission type: Powershift with hydraulic accumulator
Transmission gears forward / reverse: 1/1
Transmission control: single lever
Travel speed loaded: 18.0 km/h (11.2 mph)
Travel speed empty: 19.5 km/h (12.1 mph)
Front axle type: heavy-duty cast drive axle with reduction differential
Rear axle type: steering axle with high-strength cast housing
Service brake type: foot-operated, hydraulic
Service brake design: hydraulic with inching capability
Parking brake type: hand-operated, mechanical

Electrical System

System voltage: 12 V
Battery: Heavy-duty commercial type
Alternator: High-output

Wheels and Tires

Wheels (x=driven): number front / rear: 2x / 2
Tire type: pneumatic
Tire size: front: 8.25 x 15-14 PR
Tire size: rear: 7.00 x 12-14 PR

Steering system: hydrostatic power steering with high-strength cast axle housing
Steering control: steering wheel
Steering pump type: gear
Steering cylinder: operational

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic pump type: high-output direct-drive gear pump
Maximum operating pressure for attachments: 191 bar (2,770 psi)
Relief pressure for main lift circuit: 191 bar (2,770 psi)
Control valve type: monoblock with cowl-mounted hydraulic levers
Number of hydraulic control valve sections: 2

Mast Data

Mast type (standard): two-stage
Lift with standard two-stage mast: maximum fork height: 3,300 mm (130 in)
Lift with standard two-stage mast: free fork height: 100 mm (3.9 in)
Mast type (optional): three-stage
Lift with three-stage mast: maximum fork height: up to 4,724 mm (186 in)
Mast type (optional): four-stage
Lift with four-stage mast: maximum fork height: up to 6,096 mm (240 in)
Tilt forward / backward: 6° / 10°
Fork carriage to DIN 15 173: 3A
Fork carriage width: 1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Mast chains: tensioned
Carriage rollers and guides: maintained

Load Capacity

Load capacity: 4,000 kg (8,820 lb)
Load centre distance: 600 mm (24.0 in)

Performance Data

Lifting speed with / without load: 4.40 m/s (866 fpm)
Lowering speed with / without load: 5.00 m/s (984 fpm)
Rated drawbar pull with / without load: 24,000 N / 18,000 N (5,395 lb / 4,047 lb)
Gradeability with / without load: 23.0% / 22.3%

Dimensions and Weight

Length to fork face: 3,175 mm (125 in)
Overall length: 4,395 mm (173 in)
Overall width: 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Overall width with optional duals: 1,965 mm (77.4 in)
Height to top of overhead guard: 2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Seat height: 1,093 mm (43.0 in)
Tow coupling height: 420 mm (16.5 in)
Height with lowered mast: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Height with extended mast: 4,570 mm (180 in)
Track width (centre of tyres), front: 1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Track width (centre of tyres), rear: 1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Wheelbase: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Ground clearance under mast with load: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Ground clearance at centre of wheelbase with load: 252 mm (9.9 in)
Fork dimensions (thickness x width x length): 50x150x1,220 mm (2.0x5.9x48.0 in)
Fork spacing out-to-out minimum / maximum: rated
Maximum fork spread: 1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Minimum outside turning radius: 2,830 mm (111 in)
Minimum distance between centres of rotation: 870 mm (34.3 in)
Working aisle width with 1,000 x 1,200 mm pallets, crosswise: 4,582 mm (180 in)
Working aisle width with 800 x 1,200 mm pallets, crosswise: 4,382 mm (173 in)
Truck weight without load (simplex mast, lowest lift height): 5,970 kg (13,162 lb)
Axle loading with max load front (simplex mast, lowest lift height): 8,750 kg (19,290 lb)
Axle loading with max load rear (simplex mast, lowest lift height): 1,220 kg (2,690 lb)
Axle loading without load front (simplex mast, lowest lift height): 2,440 (5,380 lb)
Axle loading without load rear (simplex mast, lowest lift height): 3,530 kg (7,782 lb)

Maintenance Data

Engine oil change interval: 250 hours under normal conditions
Transmission oil change interval: 1,000 hours
Hydraulic oil change interval: 2,000 hours
Coolant change interval: 2,000 hours or 2 years
Brake fluid replacement interval: 1,000 hours or 1 year
Air filter element replacement interval: 500 hours or as indicated by restriction indicator
Drive axle oil change interval: 1,000 hours
Steering system oil change interval: 1,000 hours
Valve lash adjustment interval: 500 hours
Ignition system service interval: 250 hours

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