Toyota LPG Forklifts

Toyota 40-8FGU18 Specifications

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 has a capacity of 1,600 kg, a lift height of 3,335 mm and a weight of 2,760 kg, per the specification table below.

1,600 kg pneumatic-tyre dual-fuel (LPG / petrol) counterbalance forklift from Toyota's Core IC Pneumatic range, Kubota WG2503 engine (42 kW on petrol, 44 kW on LPG). Figures are for the standard V mast, from Toyota's 2023 spec sheet.

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Key specifications

Capacity
1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Lift Height
3,335 mm (10.9 ft)
Fuel
Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol
Power
44.0 kW (59.0 hp)
Width
1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Turning Radius
1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Weight
2,760 kg (6,085 lb)

How the 40-8FGU18 compares

At 1,600 kg the Toyota 40-8FGU18 has the 17th highest rated capacity of the 20 lpg forklifts with a published figure in this database (range 1,350 kg to 3,500 kg). The Toyota 40-8FGU18 in the Core IC Pneumatic 8FGU range has a 3,335 mm lift height, the 13th highest of 20 in lpg forklifts, against a category median of 3,340 mm.

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 weighs 1,725 kg per tonne of rated capacity, 8% above the category median of 1,591 kg.

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 is one of 12 models listed in the Core IC Pneumatic 8FGU range, which covers 1,350 kg to 3,000 kg. One rating down is the Toyota 50-8FGU15 at 1,350 kg (-260 kg operating weight); one rating up is the Toyota 40-8FGU20 at 1,800 kg (+520 kg operating weight).

Against the Toyota 40-8FGU18, the closest rated capacity from another manufacturer in this category is the Hyster H2.0A LPG at 2,000 kg. The Hyster H2.0A LPG is 853 kg heavier than the Toyota 40-8FGU18 in operating weight.

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 is listed with a Kubota WG2503 (2.5 L) engine rated at 44.0 kW, a Wide-view 2-stage (V) mast, Pneumatic, front 6.50-10-10PR, rear 5.00-8-8PR tyres, a Powershift, 1 forward / 1 reverse transmission, a seated operator position.

Toyota 40-8FGU18 full specifications

Capacity & Load

Rated Lift Capacity ? 1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Load Centre ? 600 mm (23.6 in)
Maximum Lift Height ? 3,335 mm (10.9 ft)
Capacity at Maximum Height ? Not specified
Free Lift ? 145 mm (5.7 in)

Mast & Forks

Mast Type Wide-view 2-stage (V)
Mast Height Lowered ? 2,145 mm (7.0 ft)
Mast Height Extended 4,555 mm (14.9 ft)
Mast Tilt Forward 6deg
Mast Tilt Backward 11deg
Fork Length 1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Fork Width 100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork Thickness 35 mm (1.4 in)
Fork Carriage Class ? Not specified

Engine & Powertrain

Fuel Type Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol
Power Source Internal Combustion
Engine Manufacturer Kubota
Engine Model WG2503 (2.5 L)
Engine / Motor Power ? 44.0 kW (59.0 hp)
Engine Displacement 2,491 cc
Cylinders 4
Drive Motor Power Not specified
Lift Motor Power Not specified
Transmission Powershift, 1 forward / 1 reverse

Battery & Fuel

Battery Voltage Not specified
Battery Capacity Not specified
Battery Energy ? Not specified
Battery Type Not specified
Minimum Battery Weight ? Not specified
Fuel Tank Capacity 45.0 L (11.9 gal)
LPG Cylinder Size Not specified

Dimensions

Overall Length (with forks) Not specified
Length to Fork Face 2,305 mm (7.6 ft)
Overall Width ? 1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Overall Height Not specified
Height to Overhead Guard 2,080 mm (6.8 ft)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Ground Clearance 115 mm (4.5 in)
Outside Turning Radius ? 1,980 mm (78.0 in)
Right-Angle Stacking Aisle (incl. load) ? Not specified
Right-Angle Stacking Aisle (excl. load) ? 2,385 mm (7.8 ft)
Working Aisle (VDI 4.34), 1000x1200 Crossways ? Not specified
Working Aisle (VDI 4.34), 800x1200 Lengthwise ? Not specified
Load Distance (x) ? 405 mm (15.9 in)
Internal Turning Radius (b13) ? Not specified

Weights

Operating Weight ? 2,760 kg (6,085 lb)
Front Axle Load (laden) 3,980 kg (8,774 lb)
Rear Axle Load (laden) 530 kg (1,168 lb)

Performance

Travel Speed (laden) 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph)
Travel Speed (unladen) 19.0 km/h (11.8 mph)
Lift Speed (laden) 665 mm/s (130.9 ft/min)
Lift Speed (unladen) 680 mm/s (133.9 ft/min)
Lowering Speed (laden) 500 mm/s (98.4 ft/min)
Gradeability (laden) 36.0%
Drawbar Pull (laden) Not specified

Tyres, Brakes & Chassis

Tyre Type Pneumatic
Front Tyre Size 6.50-10-10PR
Rear Tyre Size 5.00-8-8PR
Wheels (front / rear) 2x / 2
Service Brake Hydraulic
Steering Not specified
Operator Position Seated

Not published for this model

  • Battery Voltage
  • Battery Type
  • Capacity at Maximum Height
  • Fork Carriage Class
  • Drive Motor Power
  • Lift Motor Power

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Hyster

R1.6

  • Capacity1,600 kg
  • Lift height5,000 mm
  • FuelElectric

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  • Capacity1,600 kg
  • Lift height5,000 mm
  • FuelElectric

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lift capacity of the Toyota 40-8FGU18?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 has a rated lift capacity of 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) at a 600 mm (23.6 in) load centre, ranking 17th of 20 lpg forklifts with a published capacity.

How high does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 lift?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 lifts to a maximum fork height of 3,335 mm (10.9 ft) with its standard mast.

What fuel does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 use?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 is a dual fuel lpg/petrol lpg forklift, with a rated output of 44.0 kW (59.0 hp).

How much does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 weigh?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 has an operating weight of 2,760 kg (6,085 lb).

What are the dimensions of the Toyota 40-8FGU18?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 measures overall width 1,070 mm (42.1 in), lowered mast height 2,145 mm (7.0 ft).

How much space does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 need to turn?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 has an outside turning radius of 1,980 mm (78.0 in).

What engine does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 list?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 lists a Kubota WG2503 (2.5 L) engine rated at 44.0 kW (59.0 hp).

What mast does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 list?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 is listed with a Wide-view 2-stage (V) mast.

What tyres does the Toyota 40-8FGU18 list?

The Toyota 40-8FGU18 is listed with Pneumatic, front 6.50-10-10PR, rear 5.00-8-8PR tyres.

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