Discussion:
Engines are the same

I am really a newbie in the firklift biz....tryn to buy a 5T and 7T forklift.The engine capacities are the same as well as everything including the load radius, only difference is the weight...can that be right.Some one please explain the real difference in load capacity.Thanx
  • Posted 23 Aug 2007 22:57
  • By 1980
  • joined 25 Jul'07 - 4 messages
  • Greater Accra, Ghana
Showing items 1 - 3 of 3 results.
We are Hyundai dealers in Brazil. Hyundai also changes, wheels, tires, some hoses and several parts of the steering axle
  • Posted 25 Oct 2007 07:23
  • By carlos_dp
  • joined 24 Oct'07 - 10 messages
  • SP, Brazil
There maybe other differences, depending on the brand, such as:
1. Mast channel section used and carriage construction.
2. Transmission type 2 or 3 speed, etc
3. Tire sizes used. I would suspect the 7T unit would have larger tires to handle the higher wheel loadings
  • Posted 4 Oct 2007 21:13
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,452 messages
  • Georgia, United States
"Have An Exceptional Day!"
that is right
the counter weight in the back is larger and heavier
  • Posted 3 Oct 2007 21:48
  • Modified 3 Oct 2007 21:49 by poster
  • By justinm
  • joined 13 Apr'06 - 604 messages
  • New York, United States
New York, New York its a heluva town..you know that The Bronx is up..and I'm Brooklyn down

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

Movers & Shakers
Jim Tompkins Jim Tompkins
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
National dealer development manager, Castle Equipment Company
Sales operations, Heli

PREMIUM business

VETTER Industrie GmbH
The world's most comprehensive range of forks and the most intelligent sensor fork for more safety and efficiency.