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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
  • Discussion started by 1980
  • Greater Accra, Ghana
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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
  • Reply by carlos_dp
  • 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
  • Reply by johnr_j
  • 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
  • Reply by justinm
  • New York, United States
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