Crown rc 5540 1 8 electric forklift Specs (2009-2021)

The Crown rc 5540 1 8 electric forklift (2009-2021) stands out for low weight at 6,460 lb (2.93 t), while below-average battery weight comes in at 2,601 lb (1.18 t). Its published travel speed with / without load is 7.21 mph (11.6 km/h).
Specification profile

Forklift • 2009-2021

Battery Weight: 2,601 lb (1.18 t)Weight: 6,460 lb (2.93 t)Travel Speed With / Without Load: 7.21 mph (11.6 km/h)Total Width: 3.5 ft (1,067 mm)
2,601 lb (1.18 t)Battery Weight
6,460 lb (2.93 t)Weight
7.21 mph (11.6 km/h)Travel Speed With / Without Load
3.5 ft (1,067 mm)Total Width
7.33 ft (2,235 mm)Construction Height
23 ft (7.01 m)Lifting Height
19.7 in (500 mm)Centre of Gravity
10.6 hp (7.9 kW)Hoist Motor
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Battery Weight

Below average

2,601 lb (1.18 t)
Low 1,135 lb (0.52 t)Typical 3,029 lb (1.37 t)High 9,480 lb (4.3 t)

Battery Weight is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

6,460 lb (2.93 t)
Low 4,795 lb (2.17 t)Typical 10,281 lb (4.66 t)High 39,154 lb (17.8 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Travel Speed With / Without Load

Low

7.21 mph (11.6 km/h)
Low 5.9 mph (9.5 km/h)Typical 10.3 mph (16.5 km/h)High 15.5 mph (25 km/h)

Travel Speed With / Without Load is well below the typical figure.

Turning Radius

Low

4.88 ft (1.49 m)
Low 4.45 ft (1.36 m)Typical 6.66 ft (2.03 m)High 13.5 ft (4.11 m)

Turning Radius is well below the typical figure.

Construction Height

Average

7.33 ft (2,235 mm)
Low 6.5 ft (1,980 mm)Typical 7.48 ft (2,281 mm)High 11.8 ft (3,606 mm)

Construction Height is close to the typical figure.

Lifting Height

High

23 ft (7.01 m)
Low 9.65 ft (2.94 m)Typical 12.5 ft (3.81 m)High 24.6 ft (7.49 m)

Lifting Height is well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Weight & load

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Weight6,460 lb (2.93 t)
Battery Weight2,601 lb (1.18 t)

Measurements

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Construction Height7.33 ft (2,235 mm)
Total Width3.5 ft (1,067 mm)
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)

Measurements

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Lifting Height23 ft (7.01 m)
Lowering With Load0.46 m/s

Measurements

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Traction Motor12.9 hp (9.6 kW)
Hoist Motor10.6 hp (7.9 kW)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Crown
Model rc 5540 1 8 electric forklift
Category Forklift
Model year / production 2009-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Travel Speed With / Without Load7.21 mph (11.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Construction Height7.33 ft (2,235 mm)
Lifting Height23 ft (7.01 m)
Total Width3.5 ft (1,067 mm)
Turning Radius4.88 ft (1.49 m)

Capacity & weight

Battery Weight2,601 lb (1.18 t)
Weight6,460 lb (2.93 t)
Hoisting With / Without Load0.28/0.56 m/s
Lowering With Load0.46 m/s
Nominal Load at COG3,968 lb (1.8 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Drive SystemD

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres2x/2/V/P

Other specifications

Model seriesRC 5500
Voltage36 V
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Hoist Motor10.6 hp (7.9 kW)
Traction Motor12.9 hp (9.6 kW)