- Max Load At Max Height: 7000 lb / 3175.15 kg
- Max Lift Capacity: 8000 lb / 3628.74 kg
- Net Power: 115 hp / 85.8 kw
- Operating Weight: 23350 lb / 10591.4 kg
Published dimensions and weight
Gehl RS8-42
The Gehl RS8-42 is a telescopic forklift of about 10.6 t; its 4045T engine is rated at 115 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight23350 lb10591.4 kg
03Selected published values28
Telescopic forklifts are commonly used to place and retrieve materials where forward or elevated reach is required. Published rows for Gehl RS8-42 include published lift height of 42 ft / 12800 mm, published operating weight of 23350 lb / 10591.4 kg, published engine power of 115 hp / 85.8 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Load At Max Height” field (7000 lb / 3175.15 kg) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Lift Capacity” field (8000 lb / 3628.74 kg) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Net Power” field (115 hp / 85.8 kw) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
What changes with this option
Compared with the base Gehl RS6-42: 4 of 28 published specifications change.
| Section | Specification | Gehl RS6-42 | Gehl RS8-42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift | Max Load At Max Height | 6600 lb / 2993.71 kg | 7000 lb / 3175.15 kg |
| Lift | Max Lift Capacity | 6600 lb / 2993.71 kg | 8000 lb / 3628.74 kg |
| Engine | Net Power | 99 hp / 73.9 kw | 115 hp / 85.8 kw |
| Operational | Operating Weight | 22000 lb / 9979.1 kg | 23350 lb / 10591.4 kg |
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