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Komatsu FH40-2

Configuration: Diesel, Komatsu SAA4D95LE-6-C engine, Hydrostatic transmission, 9,000 lb at 24 in load centre, standard 2-stage mast, pneumatic tires

24 sourced values · Sources: Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25; Komatsu FH35-2/FH40-2/FH45-2/FH50-2 forklift brochure KOM99-01 (komatsu.com), specification 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≈ 3,246 mm
BOverall height≈ 2,291 mm
CWheelbase≈ 2,149 mm
DGround clearance≈ 211 mm
EOverall width≈ 1,519 mm
FTrack gauge / tread≈ 1,224 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight≈ 6,380 kg
Published: 14,065 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Service weight (empty truck). (6 380 kg on the metric view)

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 3,246 mm
Published: 127.8 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Length to fork face. Length with standard forks 169.9 in.
Overall width≈ 1,519 mm
Published: 59.8 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall width at drive tires.
Overall height≈ 2,291 mm
Published: 90.2 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of overhead guard. Mast height lowered 96.5 in.
Wheelbase≈ 2,149 mm
Published: 84.6 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
(2 150 mm on the metric view)
Track gauge / tread≈ 1,224 mm
Published: 48.2 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Front tread. (1 225 mm on the metric view) Rear tread 44.1 in.
Ground clearance≈ 211 mm
Published: 8.3 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
At centre of wheelbase.
Turning radius≈ 2,944 mm
Published: 115.9 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Outside turning radius.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, pneumatic tires
Published: Wheeled, pneumatic tires
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)2x / 2 (front driven)
Published: 2x / 2 (front driven)
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size300-15-18PR(I) / 7.00-12-12PR(I)
Published: 300-15-18PR(I) / 7.00-12-12PR(I)
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Front (drive) / rear (steer).

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedKomatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published on the product page.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)≈ 3,000 kg
Published: 6,614 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Unloaded. (3 000 kg on the metric view)
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)≈ 3,380 kg
Published: 7,452 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Unloaded. (3 380 kg on the metric view)
Axle load, front (laden/max)≈ 9,295 kg
Published: 20,492 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
With rated load. (9 295 kg on the metric view)
Axle load, rear (laden/max)≈ 1,160 kg
Published: 2,557 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
With rated load. (1 160 kg on the metric view)

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelKomatsu SAA4D95LE-6-C
Published: Komatsu SAA4D95LE-6-C
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power≈ 49.5 kW
Published: 66.4 hp
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE net, 49.5 kW (product page and brochure).
Gross powerNot publishedKomatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Only SAE net output is published on the product page.
Displacement≈ 3.26 L
Published: 199 in³
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
4 cylinders. (3 260 cm³ on the metric view)
Rated speed2,150 rpm
Published: 2,150 rpm
Komatsu FH35-2/FH40-2/FH45-2/FH50-2 forklift brochure KOM99-01 (komatsu.com), specification table. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated RPM 2,150 min-1 (brochure; not printed on the product page).

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flowNot publishedKomatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published on the product page.
System / relief pressure≈ 20.6 MPa
Published: 2,988 psi
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Labelled "Relief pressure - attachment" on the page. (20.6 MPa on the metric view)

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed≈ 22.5 km/h
Published: 14 mph
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loaded; unloaded 14.6 mph. (22.5 / 23.5 km/h on the metric view)
Rated / lift capacity≈ 4,082 kg
Published: 9,000 lb
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated capacity at 24 in load centre. (4 075 kg on the metric view)
Lift / hinge-pin height≈ 3,302 mm
Published: 130 in
Komatsu America (komatsu.com/en-us) FH40-2 FH hydrostatic IC pneumatic forklift product page, Specifications > Full specs (metric/imperial toggle). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Maximum fork height, standard 2-stage mast. Mast extended height 178 in.

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