Caterpillar gc55k str forklift Specs (2019-2026)

For the Caterpillar gc55k str forklift (2019-2026), high engine power at 105 hp (78 kW) is paired with high weight at 16,645 lb (7.55 t). Its published maximum torque is 210 lb-ft (285 Nm).
Specification profile

Forklift • 2019-2026

Weight: 16,645 lb (7.55 t)Engine power: 105 hp (78 kW)Engine speed at max torque: 1,000 rpmMaximum torque: 210 lb-ft (285 Nm)
16,645 lb (7.55 t)Weight
105 hp (78 kW)Engine power
1,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
210 lb-ft (285 Nm)Maximum torque
4.33 ft (1,320 mm)Total Width
6.96 ft (2,120 mm)Construction Height
9.51 ft (2.9 m)Lifting Height
18.0/19.5 km/hTravel Speed With / Without Load
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

105 hp (78 kW)
Low 33.5 hp (25 kW)Typical 67.5 hp (50.3 kW)High 112 hp (83.8 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

16,645 lb (7.55 t)
Low 5,644 lb (2.56 t)Typical 12,143 lb (5.51 t)High 26,358 lb (12 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

High

210 lb-ft (285 Nm)
Low 11.8 lb-ft (16 Nm)Typical 154 lb-ft (209 Nm)High 221 lb-ft (300 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Turning Radius

Average

7.71 ft (2.35 m)
Low 5.91 ft (1.8 m)Typical 7.95 ft (2.42 m)High 12 ft (3.67 m)

Turning Radius is close to the typical figure.

Construction Height

Average

6.96 ft (2,120 mm)
Low 6.68 ft (2,035 mm)Typical 7.29 ft (2,221 mm)High 8.4 ft (2,561 mm)

Construction Height is close to the typical figure.

Lifting Height

Below average

9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Low 7.14 ft (2.17 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18 ft (5.5 m)

Lifting Height is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Construction Height6.96 ft (2,120 mm)
Total Width4.33 ft (1,320 mm)
Centre of Gravity23.6 in (600 mm)

Measurements

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Lifting Height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Lowering With Load0.44 m/s
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model gc55k str forklift
Category Forklift
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power105 hp (78 kW)
Maximum torque210 lb-ft (285 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,000 rpm
Travel Speed With / Without Load18.0/19.5 km/h

Dimensions

Construction Height6.96 ft (2,120 mm)
Lifting Height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Total Width4.33 ft (1,320 mm)
Turning Radius7.71 ft (2.35 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight16,645 lb (7.55 t)
Hoisting With / Without Load0.39/0.42 m/s
Lowering With Load0.44 m/s
Nominal Load at COG12,125 lb (5.5 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine typePSI 4X
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresFront: 22x12x16 / Rear: 18x8x12.1

Other specifications

Model seriesGC
Centre of Gravity23.6 in (600 mm)
Max. Climbing Ability25%