Gehl rs8 42 M74 telehandler forklift Specs (2022-2026)

For the Gehl rs8 42 M74 telehandler forklift (2022-2026), low engine power at 74 hp (55.2 kW) is paired with high weight at 28,219 lb (12.8 t). It also has travel speed of 14.9 mph (24 km/h).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2022-2026

Weight: 28,219 lb (12.8 t)Engine power: 74 hp (55.2 kW)Travel speed: 14.9 mph (24 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,300 rpm
28,219 lb (12.8 t)Weight
74 hp (55.2 kW)Engine power
14.9 mph (24 km/h)Travel speed
1,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
288 lb-ft (390 Nm)Maximum torque
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport height
42 ft (12.8 m)Lifting Height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

74 hp (55.2 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

High

28,219 lb (12.8 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

14.9 mph (24 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Below average

288 lb-ft (390 Nm)
Low 88.5 lb-ft (120 Nm)Typical 343 lb-ft (464 Nm)High 594 lb-ft (805 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Low 4.63 ft (1.41 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.31 m)High 9.32 ft (2.84 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Low 6.3 ft (1.92 m)Typical 7.97 ft (2.43 m)High 10 ft (3.05 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Transport height7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Lifting Height42 ft (12.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Transport height7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Gehl
Model rs8 42 M74 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power74 hp (55.2 kW)
Maximum torque288 lb-ft (390 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,300 rpm
Travel speed14.9 mph (24 km/h)

Dimensions

Lifting Height42 ft (12.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport height7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight28,219 lb (12.8 t)
Nominal Load at COG8,003 lb (3.63 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Emission levelTier 4f
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeTCD 3.6 L4
Side DisplacementNo

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres13×24

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesRS
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo