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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
Telescopic Forklift category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight23350 lb10591.4 kg
03Selected published values28
Published highlights
  • 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
Typical use

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.

Buyer review notes
  • 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.

SectionSpecificationGehl RS6-42Gehl RS8-42
LiftMax Load At Max Height6600 lb / 2993.71 kg7000 lb / 3175.15 kg
LiftMax Lift Capacity6600 lb / 2993.71 kg8000 lb / 3628.74 kg
EngineNet Power99 hp / 73.9 kw115 hp / 85.8 kw
OperationalOperating Weight22000 lb / 9979.1 kg23350 lb / 10591.4 kg

See the full spec sheet: Gehl RS6-42

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