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Hyster H40A

Configuration: LPG, Yanmar 2.2L (PrimeMatch), 4,000 lb at 24 in load centre, standard 2-stage LFL mast (129.9 in TOF), pneumatic tires

24 sourced values · Sources: Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 2,535 mm
BOverall height≈ 2,149 mm
CWheelbase≈ 1,651 mm
DGround clearance≈ 178 mm
EOverall width≈ 1,204 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot published

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight≈ 3,479 kg
Published: 7,670 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard truck, no load.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 2,535 mm
Published: 99.8 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Length to fork face.
Overall width≈ 1,204 mm
Published: 47.4 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard tread.
Overall height≈ 2,149 mm
Published: 84.6 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard overhead guard height.
Wheelbase≈ 1,651 mm
Published: 65 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / treadNot publishedHyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published.
Ground clearance≈ 178 mm
Published: 7 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Centre of wheelbase, no load.
Turning radius≈ 2,286 mm
Published: 90 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Outside turning radius.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, pneumatic tires
Published: Wheeled, pneumatic tires
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)2x / 2 (front driven)
Published: 2x / 2 (front driven)
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size7.00-12 front / 6.00x9 rear
Published: 7.00-12 front / 6.00x9 rear
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedHyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)≈ 1,628 kg
Published: 3,590 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
No load.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)≈ 1,851 kg
Published: 4,080 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
No load.
Axle load, front (laden/max)≈ 4,817 kg
Published: 10,620 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated/full load.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)≈ 667 kg
Published: 1,470 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated/full load.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelYanmar 4TN88G
Published: Yanmar 4TN88G
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
2.2L LPG.
Net powerNot publishedHyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published.
Gross power≈ 41.8 kW
⚠ The manufacturer does not state the rating standard (gross or net). Filed as gross power; compare with care.
Published: 56 hp
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
'Power output' 42 kW @ 2,530 rpm; gross/net standard not stated.
Displacement≈ 2.2 L
Published: 134 cu in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
2,189 cc.
Rated speed2,530 rpm
Published: 2,530 rpm
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow≈ 64 L/min
Published: 16.9 gpm
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Auxiliary (attachment) flow.
System / relief pressure≈ 17.5 MPa
Published: 2,540 psi
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Auxiliary (attachment) relief / max operating pressure.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed≈ 18 km/h
Published: 11.2 mph
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated load; no load 11.8 mph.
Rated / lift capacity≈ 1,814 kg
Published: 4,000 lb
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
At 24 in load centre.
Lift / hinge-pin height≈ 3,299 mm
Published: 129.9 in
Hyster H40-70A Technical Guide, Part No. H40-70A-TG 04/2026 (4529HBC4SP001_E_EN-US_V2R2_010425), 'Specifications – LPG PrimeMatch' table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Maximum fork height, top of forks, standard mast.

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