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CAT Forklift problem-no power to drive up small hills or any inclines

Hello,
I just purchased a 2000 CAT E6000I GC30K Forklift. Runs great, turns great. No smoke. However, it lacks power to drive up a small incline ramp or get over a bump. Also, i have to rev up the rpms to lift the forks, or make it over the small bump.

Any suggestions plan of attack? Should I start with the propane system clean (carb, filters, diaphragm) or not sure if it has an inch valve or disconnect valve.

Please advise.
  • Posted 12 Aug 2013 23:37
  • By Zoran110
  • joined 12 Aug'13 - 10 messages
  • Michigan, United States
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just a couple questions
- an E6000I? (actually theres no such thing as an E6000I, its just E6000), or a GC25K? there is a big difference between the two trucks.(one is electric and the other is gas/lpg powered). hmmm.....

- can you look on the dataplate and get the complete model and serial number and come back with that?
- How many hours are on the truck?

can't help you unless we know which truck it is
;o)
  • Posted 13 Aug 2013 03:17
  • Modified 13 Aug 2013 03:20 by poster
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,692 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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It only lifts if my foot is pressing down on pedal ( no problem lifting heavy loads as long as I continuously rev the engine).

Not sure if this is normal for a CAT but my old Clark would lift without having to rev the engine.
  • Posted 13 Aug 2013 00:54
  • By Zoran110
  • joined 12 Aug'13 - 10 messages
  • Michigan, United States
I will be at the shop shortly to test a load and reply back with result
  • Posted 13 Aug 2013 00:03
  • By Zoran110
  • joined 12 Aug'13 - 10 messages
  • Michigan, United States
How does the unit react when lifting a capacity load- struggle or no problem.

If unit lifts capacity load with no problem you may have a trans issue
  • Posted 12 Aug 2013 23:56
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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