Forklift Specifications

What a forklift spec sheet doesn't tell you - until now.

A real 2-tonne counterbalance forklift comparison, in the same terms our own engineers use - what load centre distance actually means, how working aisle width is measured, and a first look at the real numbers behind seven manufacturers.

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The Dataset

Real depth, not a marketing number.

One machine class, fully normalised - here's what that actually looks like in practice, before you see a single value.

8
Spec categories tracked
77+
Individual fields per machine
7
Manufacturers compared
2
Unit systems - metric & imperial
A Real Comparison

2-tonne forklifts, seven manufacturers, real numbers.

A sample of the real data behind this class, pulled from across the full spec sheet - not just the flattering rows. Manufacturers are anonymised here as A–G; every value is real.

Field Manufacturer A Manufacturer B Manufacturer C Manufacturer D Manufacturer E Manufacturer F Manufacturer G
Description
Fuel Type ElectricDieselDieselElectricElectricElectricElectric
Load Centre Distancemm 500500500500600500500
Weight
Service Weightkg 3317–37253730483734203287
Tyres/Chassis
Tyre Type Super Elastic (SE)–Super Elastic (SE)Elastic CushionSuper Elastic (SE)Super Elastic (SE)Solid Pneumatic
Dimensions
Standard Mast
Max Lift Heightmm 3000–37003000309531303290
Machine Dimensions
Overall Lengthmm 3096–36153035367131303275
Fork Dimensions
Fork Lengthmm 1000–1150920100010701150
Operating Area
Turning Radiusmm 1960–22001690235216801770
Performance
Travel Speed - Ladenkph 15–1814221317
Gradeability - Laden% 5–20–22.2–12
Service Brakes Mechanical / Hydraulic–HydraulicFoot / HydraulicMechanical / HydraulicHydraulicElectric
Engine
Manufacturer ––Kubota––––
E-Motor
Battery VoltageV 48––48904848
Nominal Capacity K5Ah 625––565670560625
Other Details
Noise Levels
Sound InternaldB(A) 74–––657365
Hydraulic
Max Operating Pressure - Attachmentbar 230–160176180175210
The Terminology

The numbers, defined in plain English.

Forklift spec sheets pack a lot of near-identical-sounding dimensions into a small space. Here's what the ones that actually matter for comparing trucks really mean.

Load Capacity & Load Centre
The rated lift capacity is only meaningful together with the load centre distance it was measured at (typically 500mm) - loading a bulkier item shifts the effective centre and reduces the safe capacity.
Free Lift Height
How far the forks can rise before the mast itself starts to extend - important for working under low ceilings or inside containers and trailers.
Max Lift Height vs. Height Mast Extended
Max lift height is measured to the forks; height mast extended is the full extended mast height, which is taller and matters for overhead clearance.
Fork Carriage Class (DIN 15173)
The standardised carriage and hook size that determines which forks and attachments physically fit. Forklifts with different classes can't share attachments.
Working Aisle Width
The narrowest aisle a machine can turn and place a load in, quoted for standard pallet sizes - the number that actually determines warehouse layout.
Turning Radius vs. Internal Turning Radius
Outside turning radius is the machine's swept path; internal turning radius is the clearance at the machine's own inside corner. Both affect how tight a machine can manoeuvre.
Drawbar Pull vs. Max Drawbar Pull
Drawbar pull is the sustained pulling force available; max drawbar pull is the peak force for a moment. Relevant for towing or pushing through resistance.
Gradeability (Laden vs. Unladen)
The steepest ramp a forklift can climb, which drops significantly once it's carrying a rated load.
Fork Thickness, Width & Length
The three fork dimensions that determine what a machine can physically lift. Thicker or longer forks change the load's effective centre of gravity.
Service Weight vs. Axle Loads
The machine's own weight versus how that weight - plus a rated load - distributes across the front and rear axles laden and unladen. Relevant for floor loading limits, especially in multi-storey warehouses.
The Full Picture

77+ fields tracked for every machine in this class.

The sample above shows real values for a curated set of fields. Here's how many more sit behind each category - field names, units and the order they're tracked in are reserved for subscribers.

6
Description
5
Weight
8
Tyres/Chassis
24
Dimensions
18
Performance
7
Engine
6
E-Motor
4
Other Details
How This Is Verified

Every figure above traces back to the manufacturer's own literature.

The values in this comparison are sourced from published OEM documentation and checked by our own engineers - not scraped and left as-is.

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