A 4-ton forklift is rated to lift 4,000 kg (8,800 lbs) at a standard 500 mm load center. This heavy-duty class is used in warehouses, construction sites, ports, manufacturing facilities, and rough terrain applications.
Key Specifications (Typical 4-Ton Diesel)
Specification Typical Value
Load Capacity 4,000 kg (8,800 lbs)
Load Center 500 mm
Lift Height 3,000 – 6,000 mm
Overall Width 1,350 – 1,860 mm
Mast Lowered Height 2,190 – 2,420 mm
Turning Radius 2,610 – 3,800 mm
Service Weight 5,350 – 6,300 kg
Engine Power 45 – 55 kW
Travel Speed 19 – 36 km/h
Gradeability 20 – 45%
Diesel Forklift Models
Model Engine Lift Height Weight Turning Radius Price (USD)
SF40AC Xinchai A498BPG (45 kW) 3,000 mm 5,350 kg 2,650 mm $9,300 [7†L3][7†L17-L28]
DK40 (4x2/4x4) Yunnei/Cummins/Xinchai 3,000–6,000 mm 6,100–6,300 kg 3,100–3,800 mm $20,000 [5†L3-L4][5†L13-L14][5†L21-L22]
Toyota 40-8 FD 35N Toyota 1KD (55 kW) 3,000 mm 5,780 kg 2,610 mm Contact dealer [9†L4-L18]
Toyota Tonero TC 4t Toyota 1KD 6,000 mm — — Contact dealer [10†L3-L4][10†L38-L39]
JDSCPD-40 (Electric) Electric 3,000 mm — — Contact dealer [2†L18-L21]
Rough Terrain 4-Ton Forklifts
The DK40 is a 4x4 rough terrain model designed for construction sites, oil fields, farms, mining, and lumber yards [5†L17-L18][8†L17-L18].
Specification DK40 (4x4)
Drive 4X2 / 4X4 (2WD/4WD)
Ground Clearance 320 mm
Max Gradeability 40%
Max Travel Speed 32–36 km/h
Overall Dimensions (w/o forks) 3,370 × 1,860 × 2,420 mm
Warranty 12 months or 2,000 hours
2026 Price Range
Category Price Range (USD)
Diesel (Chinese brand) $9,300 – $20,000
Rough Terrain 4x4 $20,000
2WD Rough Terrain $55,000 – $62,000
Premium (Toyota) Contact dealer
A 4-ton 2WD rough terrain forklift with heavy-duty accessories is priced at $55,000–$62,000 [3†L10-L11]. Electric 4-ton models are also available with 3,000 mm lift height and charger included [2†L18-L21].
The bottom line: A 4-ton forklift offers 4,000 kg capacity at 500 mm load center. Diesel models range from $9,300 for Chinese brands (SF40AC) to $20,000 for rough terrain 4x4 units (DK40) and $55,000–$62,000 for heavy-duty 2WD rough terrain models. Toyota's 4-ton diesel models (40-8 FD 35N, Tonero TC) feature 55 kW engines, 24 km/h top speed, and 6,000 mm lift height. Electric models are also available. Choose rough terrain 4x4 for construction and off-road applications; choose standard diesel for warehouse and industrial use.
