Caterpillar dp40k Forklift Specs (1996-2014)

The Caterpillar dp40k Forklift (1996-2014) brings together low engine power at 83.8 hp (62.5 kW) and low weight at 11,684 lb (5.3 t). The listed total width is 6.45 ft (1,965 mm).
Specification profile

Forklift • 1996-2014

Weight: 11,684 lb (5.3 t)Engine power: 83.8 hp (62.5 kW)Total Width: 6.45 ft (1,965 mm)Construction Height: 7.38 ft (2,250 mm)
11,684 lb (5.3 t)Weight
83.8 hp (62.5 kW)Engine power
6.45 ft (1,965 mm)Total Width
7.38 ft (2,250 mm)Construction Height
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Lifting Height
17.5/19.5 km/hTravel Speed With / Without Load
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
0.5 m/sLowering With Load
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

83.8 hp (62.5 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

11,684 lb (5.3 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.

Turning Radius

Low

8.97 ft (2.73 m)
Low 6.43 ft (1.96 m)Typical 12 ft (3.65 m)High 26.2 ft (8 m)

Turning Radius is well below the typical figure.

Construction Height

Below average

7.38 ft (2,250 mm)
Low 6.79 ft (2,070 mm)Typical 9.06 ft (2,761 mm)High 14 ft (4,269 mm)

Construction Height is below the typical figure.

Lifting Height

Low

10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Low 8.99 ft (2.74 m)Typical 14.9 ft (4.53 m)High 53.5 ft (16.3 m)

Lifting Height is well below the typical figure.

Total Width

Average

6.45 ft (1,965 mm)
Low 3.51 ft (1,070 mm)Typical 6.76 ft (2,059 mm)High 13.9 ft (4,233 mm)

Total Width is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Construction Height7.38 ft (2,250 mm)
Total Width6.45 ft (1,965 mm)
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Lifting Height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Lowering With Load0.5 m/s
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model dp40k
Category Forklift
Model year / production 1996-2014
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power83.8 hp (62.5 kW)
Travel Speed With / Without Load17.5/19.5 km/h

Dimensions

Construction Height7.38 ft (2,250 mm)
Lifting Height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Total Width6.45 ft (1,965 mm)
Turning Radius8.97 ft (2.73 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight11,684 lb (5.3 t)
Hoisting With / Without Load0.5/0.52 m/s
Lowering With Load0.5 m/s
Nominal Load at COG8,818 lb (4 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerMitsubishi
Engine typeS6E
Transmission TypeW

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresSE 4

Other specifications

Model seriesDP
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Max. Climbing Ability27.1 %