The Caterpillar gp55n forklift (2019-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 96.6 hp (72 kW) and high weight at 16,689 lb (7.57 t). Its published maximum torque is 212 lb-ft (288 Nm).
Specification profile
Forklift • 2019-2026
Weight: 16,689 lb (7.57 t)Engine power: 96.6 hp (72 kW)Engine speed at max torque: 1,200 rpmMaximum torque: 212 lb-ft (288 Nm)
16,689 lb (7.57 t)Weight
96.6 hp (72 kW)Engine power
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
212 lb-ft (288 Nm)Maximum torque
6.45 ft (1,965 mm)Total Width
7.87 ft (2,400 mm)Construction Height
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Lifting Height
21.5/22.5 km/hTravel Speed With / Without Load
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
96.6 hp (72 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
16,689 lb (7.57 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
212 lb-ft (288 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
Above average
9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Low 5.91 ft (1.8 m)Typical 7.95 ft (2.42 m)High 12 ft (3.67 m)
Turning Radius is above the typical figure.
Construction Height
Above average
7.87 ft (2,400 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 above the typical figure.
Lifting Height
Average
10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Low 7.14 ft (2.17 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18 ft (5.5 m)
Lifting Height is close to the typical figure.
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Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | gp55n forklift |
| Category | Forklift |
| Model year / production | 2019-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power96.6 hp (72 kW)
Maximum torque212 lb-ft (288 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel Speed With / Without Load21.5/22.5 km/h
Dimensions
Construction Height7.87 ft (2,400 mm)
Lifting Height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Total Width6.45 ft (1,965 mm)
Turning Radius9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight16,689 lb (7.57 t)
Hoisting With / Without Load0.49/0.52 m/s
Lowering With Load0.5 m/s
Nominal Load at COG12,125 lb (5.5 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine typeGCT GK45
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresFront: 300-15/8.00 / Rear: 7.00-12/5.00
Other specifications
Model seriesGP
Centre of Gravity23.6 in (600 mm)
Max. Climbing Ability25%


