- Length To Fork Face: 11.7 ft / 3566.16 mm
- Overall Width: 6.58 ft / 2005.59 mm
- Overall Height - Mast Lowered: 9.83 ft / 2996.19 mm
- Max Fork Height: 14.41 ft / 4392.17 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere JD480
Weighing roughly 5.3 t and rated at 59 hp, the John Deere JD480 is a forklift in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight11655 lb5286.7 kg
03Selected published values21
Forklifts are commonly used to lift and move palletized materials in yards, warehouses and industrial facilities. Published rows for John Deere JD480 include published load capacity of 5000 lb / 2267.97 kg, published operating weight of 11655 lb / 5286.7 kg, published maximum speed of 18.8 mph / 30.3 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 (11.7 ft / 3566.16 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (6.58 ft / 2005.59 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Height - Mast Lowered” field (9.83 ft / 2996.19 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length To Fork Face11.7 ft3566.16 mm
Overall Width6.58 ft2005.59 mm
Overall Height - Mast Lowered9.83 ft2996.19 mm
Max Fork Height14.41 ft4392.17 mm
Turning Radius21.25 ft6477 mm
Mast
Mast Tip Forward15 degrees15 degrees
Mast Tip Rear12 degrees12 degrees
Lower Speed63 ft/min19.21 m/min
Number Of Mast Sections22
Load Center24 in609.6 mm
Load Capacity5000 lb2267.97 kg
Lift Speed70 ft/min21.34 m/min
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22402240
Power59 hp44 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Operational
Operating Weight11655 lb5286.7 kg
Number Of Front Wheels22
Number Of Rear Wheels22
Max Speed18.8 mph30.3 km/h
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