Hyster S50FT vs Yale GP50N
The Hyster S50FT is 67 lb (1%) heavier than the Yale GP50N: 8,587 lb (3,895 kg) versus 8,520 lb (3,865 kg).
Hyster S50FT
Truck weight (no load)
8,587lb 3,895kg 3.89t
4.29 US tons, 3.89 metric tonnes
- L × W × guard height
- 7 ft 6 in × 3 ft 8 in × 7 ft
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Yale GP50N
Truck weight (no load)
8,520lb 3,865kg 3.86t
4.26 US tons, 3.86 metric tonnes
- L × W × guard height
- 8 ft 7 in × 4 ft 1 in × 7 ft 2 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Hyster S50FT | Yale GP50N |
|---|---|---|
| Truck weight without load | 8,587 lb (3,895 kg) | 8,520 lb (3,865 kg) |
| Rated capacity | 5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center | 5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center |
| Length to fork face | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) | 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m) |
| Overall width | 3 ft 8 in (1.11 m) | 4 ft 1 in (1.23 m) |
| Overhead guard height | 7 ft (2.13 m) | 7 ft 2 in (2.17 m) |
| Turning radius | 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) | 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) |
| Max lift height (standard mast) | 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) | 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
| Fuel | LPG | LPG |
| Tires | cushion | pneumatic |
| Travel speed (loaded) | 11.1 mph | 11.2 mph |
Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.
Common questions
Which is heavier, the Hyster S50FT or the Yale GP50N?
The Hyster S50FT is 67 lb (1%) heavier than the Yale GP50N: 8,587 lb (3,895 kg) versus 8,520 lb (3,865 kg).
Which is narrower?
The Hyster S50FT is narrower: 3 ft 8 in versus 4 ft 1 in.