Caterpillar dp 18 Forklift Specs (1996-1999)

For the Caterpillar dp 18 Forklift (1996-1999), low engine power at 38.9 hp (29 kW) is paired with low weight at 6,195 lb (2.81 t).
Specification profile

Forklift • 1996-1999

Weight: 6,195 lb (2.81 t)Engine power: 38.9 hp (29 kW)Centre of Gravity: 19.7 in (500 mm)Nominal Load at COG: 3,858 lb (1.75 t)
6,195 lb (2.81 t)Weight
38.9 hp (29 kW)Engine power
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
3,858 lb (1.75 t)Nominal Load at COG
MitsubishiEngine manufacturer
2x/2SEStandard tyres
WTransmission Type
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

38.9 hp (29 kW)
Low 38.9 hp (29 kW)Typical 121 hp (90 kW)High 355 hp (265 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

6,195 lb (2.81 t)
Low 5,952 lb (2.7 t)Typical 32,141 lb (14.6 t)High 131,616 lb (59.7 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Centre of Gravity

Low

19.7 in (500 mm)
Low 19.7 in (500 mm)Typical 27.9 in (709 mm)High 4 ft (1,220 mm)

Centre of Gravity is well below the typical figure.

Nominal Load at COG

Low

3,858 lb (1.75 t)
Low 3,307 lb (1.5 t)Typical 23,383 lb (10.6 t)High 99,208 lb (45 t)

Nominal Load at COG is well below the typical figure.

Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model dp 18
Category Forklift
Model year / production 1996-1999
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power38.9 hp (29 kW)

Capacity & weight

Weight6,195 lb (2.81 t)
Nominal Load at COG3,858 lb (1.75 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerMitsubishi
Engine type4 DQ 7
Transmission TypeW

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres2x/2SE

Other specifications

Model seriesDP
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)