machineweights

Hyster H50FT vs Yale GP50N

The Yale GP50N is 121 lb (1%) heavier than the Hyster H50FT: 8,520 lb (3,865 kg) versus 8,399 lb (3,810 kg).

Hyster H50FT

Truck weight (no load)

8,399lb 3,810kg 3.81t

4.2 US tons, 3.81 metric tonnes

L × W × guard height
8 ft 5 in × 3 ft 10 in × 7 ft 1 in
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

Forklifts: Hyster H50FT and Yale GP50N
SpecHyster H50FTYale GP50N
Truck weight without load8,399 lb (3,810 kg)8,520 lb (3,865 kg)
Rated capacity5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center
Length to fork face8 ft 5 in (2.56 m)8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)
Overall width3 ft 10 in (1.16 m)4 ft 1 in (1.23 m)
Overhead guard height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)7 ft 2 in (2.17 m)
Turning radius7 ft 3 in (2.21 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)
FuelLPGLPG
Tirespneumaticpneumatic
Travel speed (loaded)10.4 mph11.2 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 H50FT or the Yale GP50N?

The Yale GP50N is 121 lb (1%) heavier than the Hyster H50FT: 8,520 lb (3,865 kg) versus 8,399 lb (3,810 kg).

Which is narrower?

The Hyster H50FT is narrower: 3 ft 10 in versus 4 ft 1 in.