Among the key figures for the JCB 524 50 telehandler forklift (2008-2017) are below-average engine power at 84.5 hp (63 kW) and low weight at 12,125 lb (5.5 t). Its published capacity at full forward reach is 2,756 lb (1.25 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 2008-2017
Weight: 12,125 lb (5.5 t)Engine power: 84.5 hp (63 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 2,756 lb (1.25 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,291 lb (2.4 t)
12,125 lb (5.5 t)Weight
84.5 hp (63 kW)Engine power
2,756 lb (1.25 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,291 lb (2.4 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
18.4 ft (5.6 m)Lifting Height
9.51 ft (2.9 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
84.5 hp (63 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
12,125 lb (5.5 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 below the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Forward Reach
Average
2,756 lb (1.25 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach is close to the typical figure.
Capacity at Full Lift Height
Below average
5,291 lb (2.4 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
12.4 mph (20 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 well below the typical figure.
Max. Reach Horizontal
Low
9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Low 7.84 ft (2.39 m)Typical 21.4 ft (6.53 m)High 44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal is well below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | 524 50 telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 2008-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power84.5 hp (63 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach2,756 lb (1.25 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,291 lb (2.4 t)
Lifting Height18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight12,125 lb (5.5 t)
Nominal Load at COG5,291 lb (2.4 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerJCB
Engine type444
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeHY
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres12.5/80×18
Features
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model series524
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo
