Kalmar dcg280 12lb Forklift Specs (2022-2026)

The Kalmar dcg280 12lb Forklift (2022-2026) brings together high engine power at 248 hp (185 kW) and high weight at 84,437 lb (38.3 t). Its published maximum torque is 856 lb-ft (1,160 Nm).
Specification profile

Forklift • 2022-2026

Weight: 84,437 lb (38.3 t)Engine power: 248 hp (185 kW)Engine speed at max torque: 1,200 rpmMaximum torque: 856 lb-ft (1,160 Nm)
84,437 lb (38.3 t)Weight
248 hp (185 kW)Engine power
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
856 lb-ft (1,160 Nm)Maximum torque
11.3 ft (3,430 mm)Total Width
11.2 ft (3,415 mm)Construction Height
16.4 ft (5 m)Lifting Height
24/23 km/hTravel Speed With / Without Load
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

248 hp (185 kW)
Low 38.9 hp (29 kW)Typical 121 hp (90 kW)High 355 hp (265 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

84,437 lb (38.3 t)
Low 5,952 lb (2.7 t)Typical 32,141 lb (14.6 t)High 131,616 lb (59.7 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

High

856 lb-ft (1,160 Nm)
Low 105 lb-ft (143 Nm)Typical 257 lb-ft (349 Nm)High 563 lb-ft (763 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Turning Radius

Low

7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Low 6.43 ft (1.96 m)Typical 12 ft (3.65 m)High 26.2 ft (8 m)

Turning Radius is well below the typical figure.

Construction Height

Above average

11.2 ft (3,415 mm)
Low 6.79 ft (2,070 mm)Typical 9.06 ft (2,761 mm)High 14 ft (4,269 mm)

Construction Height is above the typical figure.

Displacement

High

2.03 US gal (7.7 L)
Low 0.47 US gal (1.79 L)Typical 1.15 US gal (4.35 L)High 2.86 US gal (10.8 L)

Displacement is well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Total Width11.3 ft (3,430 mm)
Construction Height11.2 ft (3,415 mm)
Centre of Gravity3.94 ft (1,200 mm)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Total Width11.3 ft (3,430 mm)
Construction Height11.2 ft (3,415 mm)
Centre of Gravity3.94 ft (1,200 mm)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Kalmar
Model dcg280 12lb
Category Forklift
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power248 hp (185 kW)
Maximum torque856 lb-ft (1,160 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel Speed With / Without Load24/23 km/h

Dimensions

Construction Height11.2 ft (3,415 mm)
Lifting Height16.4 ft (5 m)
Total Width11.3 ft (3,430 mm)
Turning Radius7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight84,437 lb (38.3 t)
Hoisting With / Without Load0.35/0.33 m/s
Lowering With Load0.38/0.38 m/s
Nominal Load at COG61,729 lb (28 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.03 US gal (7.7 L)
Emission levelIV/Tier 4
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeTAD 871VE
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres16.00×25

Other specifications

Model seriesDCG
Centre of Gravity3.94 ft (1,200 mm)
Max. Climbing Ability65 %