Yale GP50N weight and specsLPG pneumatic forklift
The Yale GP50N LPG pneumatic forklift has a truck weight (no load) of 8,520 lb (3,865 kg). It is 8 ft 7 in long, 4 ft 1 in wide and 7 ft 2 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Truck weight
- 8,520 lb3,865 kg3.86 t
- Rated capacity
- 5,000 lb at 24 in
- Max lift height
- 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m)
- Fuel and tires
- LPG, pneumatic
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
Capacity at your load center
Rated 5,000 lb at 24 in. Check what it can lift when the load sits farther out.
Full specifications
| Truck weight without load | 8,520 lb (3,865 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center |
| Length to fork face | 8 ft 7 in (2.62 m) |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 4 ft 1 in (1.23 m) |
| Overhead guard height | 7 ft 2 in (2.17 m) |
| Turning radius | 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) |
| Max lift height (standard mast) | 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
| Fuel | LPG |
|---|---|
| Tires | pneumatic |
| Travel speed (loaded) | 11.2 mph |
Note: Yale’s spec sheet gives 8,520 lb; the yale.com product page lists 8,430 lb. Weight depends on mast and counterweight.
How it compares
The Yale GP50N next to the closest forklifts by weight. Select a column to sort.
| Toyota 8FBCU25 | 7,170 lb3,252 kg3.25 t | 3 ft 6 in | 7 ft 4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 8FGU25 | 7,840 lb3,556 kg3.56 t | 3 ft 9 in | 6 ft 11 in |
| Toyota 8FGCU25 | 8,000 lb3,629 kg3.63 t | 3 ft 6 in | 6 ft 9 in |
| Bobcat GC25S-9 | 8,200 lb3,719 kg3.72 t | 3 ft 6 in | 7 ft |
| Hyster H50FT | 8,399 lb3,810 kg3.81 t | 3 ft 10 in | 7 ft 1 in |
| Yale GP50N | 8,520 lb3,865 kg3.86 t | 4 ft 1 in | 7 ft 2 in |
| Hyster S50FT | 8,587 lb3,895 kg3.89 t | 3 ft 8 in | 7 ft |
| Hangcha FP25C | 8,640 lb3,919 kg3.92 t | 3 ft 7 in | 6 ft 11 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Yale GP50N weigh?
Truck weight (no load): 8,520 lb (3,865 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Yale GP50N?
Length to fork face 8 ft 7 in, overall width 4 ft 1 in, overhead guard height 7 ft 2 in.
How much can the Yale GP50N lift?
5,000 lb at a 24 in load center with the standard mast. Capacity falls when the load center moves farther out or with attachments; follow the data plate.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- Yale GP40-70N Spec Sheet - yale.comManufacturer
- Yale GP40-70N product page - yale.comManufacturer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.