Among the key figures for the Caterpillar gc18k forklift (1998-2014) are low engine power at 41.6 hp (31 kW) and low weight at 6,129 lb (2.78 t).
Specification profile
Forklift • 1998-2014
Weight: 6,129 lb (2.78 t)Engine power: 41.6 hp (31 kW)Centre of Gravity: 19.7 in (500 mm)Nominal Load at COG: 3,858 lb (1.75 t)
6,129 lb (2.78 t)Weight
41.6 hp (31 kW)Engine power
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
3,858 lb (1.75 t)Nominal Load at COG
MitsubishiEngine manufacturer
2x/2VStandard tyres
WTransmission Type
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
41.6 hp (31 kW)
Low 33.5 hp (25 kW)Typical 67.5 hp (50.3 kW)High 112 hp (83.8 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
6,129 lb (2.78 t)
Low 5,644 lb (2.56 t)Typical 12,143 lb (5.51 t)High 26,358 lb (12 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Centre of Gravity
Average
19.7 in (500 mm)
Low 19.7 in (500 mm)Typical 21.3 in (542 mm)High 24 in (610 mm)
Centre of Gravity is close to the typical figure.
Nominal Load at COG
Low
3,858 lb (1.75 t)
Low 2,976 lb (1.35 t)Typical 7,748 lb (3.51 t)High 17,637 lb (8 t)
Nominal Load at COG is well below the typical figure.
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | gc18k forklift |
| Category | Forklift |
| Model year / production | 1998-2014 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power41.6 hp (31 kW)
Capacity & weight
Weight6,129 lb (2.78 t)
Nominal Load at COG3,858 lb (1.75 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerMitsubishi
Engine type4 G 63
Transmission TypeW
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres2x/2V
Other specifications
Model seriesGC
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)

