- Length To Fork Face: 8.37 ft / 2550 mm
- Turning Radius: 7.5 ft / 2285 mm
- Load Capacity: 8818.49 lb / 4000 kg
- Operating Weight: 12280 lb / 5570.2 kg
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar GC40K
The Caterpillar GC40K is a forklift of about 5.6 t; its V6 engine is rated at 92.5 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight12280 lb5570.2 kg
03Selected published values28
Forklifts are commonly used to lift and move palletized materials in yards, warehouses and industrial facilities. Published rows for Caterpillar GC40K include published load capacity of 8818.49 lb / 4000 kg, published operating weight of 12280 lb / 5570.2 kg, published maximum speed of 12.1 mph / 19.5 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length To Fork Face” field (8.37 ft / 2550 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Turning Radius” field (7.5 ft / 2285 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Load Capacity” field (8818.49 lb / 4000 kg) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
What changes with this option
Compared with the base Caterpillar GC35K: 4 of 28 published specifications change.
| Section | Specification | Caterpillar GC35K | Caterpillar GC40K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Length To Fork Face | 8.24 ft / 2510 mm | 8.37 ft / 2550 mm |
| Dimensions | Turning Radius | 7.34 ft / 2235 mm | 7.5 ft / 2285 mm |
| Mast | Load Capacity | 7716.18 lb / 3500 kg | 8818.49 lb / 4000 kg |
| Operational | Operating Weight | 11550 lb / 5239 kg | 12280 lb / 5570.2 kg |
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