An "8K forklift" refers to a truck with an 8,000 lb (3,628 kg) lifting capacity. Specs vary significantly by type—rough terrain, warehouse, telehandler, or electric.
Rough Terrain Forklifts (8K)
Specification Case 588H 4WD [5†L21-L26] JCB 940 4WD [5†L21-L26] Sellick SLP80 [7†L8-L12]
Lift Capacity 8,000 lbs 8,000 lbs 8,000 lbs
Max Lift Height 22 ft 22 ft —
Engine 74 HP Diesel 76 HP Diesel 74 HP Turbo Diesel (Tier 4)
Weight 16,978 lbs 15,750 lbs 14,356 lbs
Width 96 in 90 in —
Length 206 in 196 in 148 in (w/o forks)
Height 125 in 122 in —
Drive 4WD 4WD 2WD/4WD
Key Features: 48-inch forks, hydraulic side shift [5†L4-L7]. Sellick SLP80 offers 2-stage or 3-stage full free lift SEE-THRU mast [7†L10-L11].
Warehouse / Industrial Forklifts (8K)
Specification Toyota 8FD35U (Diesel) [6†L7-L9] Toyota 8FG35U (Propane) [9†L19-L26]
Lift Capacity 8,000 lbs 8,000 lbs @ 24" load center
Max Fork Height 120 in (10 ft) 187 in (15.6 ft)
Lowered Mast Height 83 in 90 in
Width 53.1 in 46.9 in
Length to Fork Face 115.2 in 110.2 in
Travel Speed (Loaded) 13.1 mph 11.8 mph
Weight — 10,850 lbs
Tires Pneumatic Solid pneumatic (outdoor)
Mast — 2-stage
Fuel Diesel LP Gas (51 HP)
Lift Speed — 118 ft/min
Toyota 8FG35U Features: Side shift + fork positioner, full cab, wet disc brakes, Class IV carriage [9†L19-L24].
Electric Forklifts (8K)
Hyster E80XNL – 8,000 lb capacity counterbalanced electric forklift. Designed from the ground up around a lithium-ion battery pack, offering a more spacious operator compartment, lower center of gravity, improved energy efficiency, zero tailpipe emissions, and a smaller footprint than comparable ICE models. Regenerative braking improves run time. Available with Hyster Reaction™ technology package [8†L10-L21][8†L30-L31][8†L35-L37].
Telehandlers (8K)
SkyTrak 8042 – 8,000 lb lift capacity, 42 ft max lift height, 26 ft 7 in horizontal reach. Deutz 74 HP diesel engine (no DEF), 4WD, crab steering, enclosed cab with heat/AC, foam-filled tires. Weight: 15,240 lbs. Width: 8 ft. Length: 16 ft 6 in [10†L7-L11][10†L35-L38].
The bottom line: 8K forklifts offer 8,000 lb capacity. Rough terrain models (Case 588H: 22 ft lift, 74–76 HP, 15,750–16,978 lbs) suit construction sites. Warehouse models (Toyota 8FG35U: 187" lift, 10,850 lbs, 51 HP propane) handle docks and yards. Electric models (Hyster E80XNL: Li-ion, zero emissions) fit indoor operations. Telehandlers (SkyTrak 8042: 42 ft lift, 15,240 lbs, 74 HP diesel) provide maximum reach.
