A 6K warehouse forklift has a 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) lifting capacity at a 24-inch load center. These trucks are available in electric, LPG, and diesel configurations, with cushion tires for indoor use or pneumatic tires for mixed indoor/outdoor applications.
Electric Models
Toyota 8FBCU30 – 6,000 lb capacity, 36V or 48V electric, 48 hp motor.Cushion tires, 83.1" collapsed height, 179.1" max fork height, 43.7" width, 89.6" length to fork face, 6.5 ft turning radius, 7,700 lb operating weight.
Yale ERC060VGL – 6,000 lb capacity, integrated lithium-ion battery, zero maintenance, 118" lift height, 75.4" turning radius, 10,240 lb weight, consistent power delivery, fast charging.
Yale ERC060 – 6,000 lb capacity, 48V electric, cushion tires, 96" lowered height, 276" raised height.
Crown FC 5225 – 6,000 lb capacity, 48V electric, cushion tires, 107" lowered height, 238" raised height.
Komatsu FS30SH-1 – 6,000 lb capacity, 36V electric, 5.6 ft turning radius, 7 mph travel speed, 11,400 lb weight.
LPG / Propane Models
Yale GLC060 – 6,000 lb capacity, LP gas, cushion tires, 90" lowered height, 194–200" raised height, 44" forks.
Toyota 8FGCU30 – 6,000 lb capacity, LPG, cushion tires, ~60 HP, 91" length (varies), 42" width, 86" height, 64" wheelbase, 10.5 mph travel speed, 30% gradeability.
Toyota 8FGU30 (Quad Mast) – 6,000 lb capacity, LPG or diesel, pneumatic tires, 7'1" lowered height, 11–15'9" max fork height, 4'1" width, 5.3" free lift.
Diesel Models
Toyota 8FGU30 (Quad Mast) – 6,000 lb capacity, diesel, pneumatic tires, 7'1" lowered height, 11–15'9" max fork height, 4'1" width.
Multi-Directional (VNA)
Drexel SL60AC – 6,000 lb capacity, SwingMast design, operates in aisles as narrow as 66", lift heights up to 289".
Key Dimensions Summary
Specification Typical Range
Load Capacity 6,000 lbs
Load Center 24 inches
Overall Width 42 – 48 inches
Lowered Mast Height 83 – 107 inches
Max Fork Height 118 – 276 inches
Turning Radius 6.0 – 7.5 ft
Operating Weight 7,700 – 11,400 lbs
The bottom line: 6K warehouse forklifts are available in electric (Toyota 8FBCU30: 83.1" collapsed, 179.1" lift, 43.7" wide), LPG (Toyota 8FGCU30: 42" wide, 86" tall, 10.5 mph), and diesel (Toyota 8FGU30 quad mast: 7'1" lowered, 11–15'9" lift) configurations. Electric models offer zero emissions and quiet operation. LPG and diesel models provide consistent power and quick refueling. Choose cushion tires for indoor use and pneumatic tires for mixed indoor/outdoor applications.
