Caterpillar V 40 E Forklift Specs (1989-1994)

Key specifications for the Caterpillar V 40 E Forklift (1989-1994) include low engine power at 52 hp (38.8 kW) together with low nominal load at cog at 4,409 lb (2 t).
Specification profile

Forklift • 1989-1994

Engine power: 52 hp (38.8 kW)Centre of Gravity: 19.7 in (500 mm)Nominal Load at COG: 4,409 lb (2 t)Engine manufacturer: Perkins
52 hp (38.8 kW)Engine power
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
4,409 lb (2 t)Nominal Load at COG
PerkinsEngine manufacturer
L 4Standard tyres
HYTransmission Type
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

52 hp (38.8 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.

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

4,409 lb (2 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 V 40 E
Category Forklift
Model year / production 1989-1994
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power52 hp (38.8 kW)

Capacity & weight

Nominal Load at COG4,409 lb (2 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type4.203.2
Transmission TypeHY

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresL 4

Other specifications

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