Kalmar dcd280 12 Forklift Specs (1997-2018)

The Kalmar dcd280 12 Forklift (1997-2018) stands out for high engine power at 224 hp (167 kW), while high weight comes in at 83,114 lb (37.7 t).
Specification profile

Forklift • 1997-2018

Weight: 83,114 lb (37.7 t)Engine power: 224 hp (167 kW)Centre of Gravity: 3.94 ft (1,200 mm)Nominal Load at COG: 61,729 lb (28 t)
83,114 lb (37.7 t)Weight
224 hp (167 kW)Engine power
3.94 ft (1,200 mm)Centre of Gravity
61,729 lb (28 t)Nominal Load at COG
VolvoEngine manufacturer
L 2/4xLStandard tyres
WTransmission Type
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

224 hp (167 kW)
Low 38.9 hp (29 kW)Typical 121 hp (90 kW)High 355 hp (265 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

83,114 lb (37.7 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 above the typical figure.

Centre of Gravity

High

3.94 ft (1,200 mm)
Low 19.7 in (500 mm)Typical 27.9 in (709 mm)High 4 ft (1,220 mm)

Centre of Gravity is well above the typical figure.

Nominal Load at COG

High

61,729 lb (28 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 above the typical figure.

Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Kalmar
Model dcd280 12
Category Forklift
Model year / production 1997-2018
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power224 hp (167 kW)

Capacity & weight

Weight83,114 lb (37.7 t)
Nominal Load at COG61,729 lb (28 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeTWD731ME
Transmission TypeW

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresL 2/4xL

Other specifications

Model seriesDCD
Centre of Gravity3.94 ft (1,200 mm)