Hyster S50FT weight and specsLPG cushion forklift
The Hyster S50FT LPG cushion forklift has a truck weight (no load) of 8,587 lb (3,895 kg). It is 7 ft 6 in long, 3 ft 8 in wide and 7 ft high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Truck weight
- 8,587 lb3,895 kg3.89 t
- Rated capacity
- 5,000 lb at 24 in
- Max lift height
- 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)
- Fuel and tires
- LPG, cushion
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
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 | 8,587 lb (3,895 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 5,000 lb at 24 in (610 mm) load center |
| Length to fork face | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
|---|---|
| Overall width | 3 ft 8 in (1.11 m) |
| Overhead guard height | 7 ft (2.13 m) |
| Turning radius | 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) |
| Max lift height (standard mast) | 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) |
| Fuel | LPG |
|---|---|
| Tires | cushion |
| Travel speed (loaded) | 11.1 mph |
How it compares
The Hyster S50FT 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 Hyster S50FT weigh?
Truck weight (no load): 8,587 lb (3,895 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Hyster S50FT?
Length to fork face 7 ft 6 in, overall width 3 ft 8 in, overhead guard height 7 ft.
How much can the Hyster S50FT 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:
- Hyster S40-70FT Technical Guide - hyster.comManufacturer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.