GDP 160EC12 Yale diesel forklift specs & dimensions (2022 - 2026)

The Yale GDP 160EC12 is a diesel forklift manufactured by Yale since 2022. It has a weight of 23.322 tons and a nominal load at th…

The Yale GDP 160EC12 is a diesel forklift manufactured by Yale since 2022. It has a weight of 23.322 tons and a nominal load at the center of gravity of 16 tons. The lifting height of the forklift reaches up to 4.494 meters, with a center of gravity at 1200 mm. It has a maximum climbing ability of 33 percent. The hoisting speed with load is 0 m/s, while the lowering speed with load is 0.54 m/s. The total width of the forklift is 2542 mm, and it can travel at a speed of 27 km/h with or without load. The turning radius is 5.2 meters, and the construction height is 3985 mm.

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Technical specs - GDP 160EC12 Yale

Specification

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Nominal load at COG
16 t
Centre of gravity
1200 mm
Standard tyres
12.00-20 20PR/12.00-20 20PR
Weight
23.322 t
Total width
2542 mm
Construction height
3985 mm
Turning radius
5.2 m
Lifting height
4.494 m
Travel speed with / without load
27.1/28.7 km/h
Hoisting with / without load
0.39/0.44 m/s
Lowering with load
0.54 m/s
max. climbing ability
33 %
Model series
GDP
Engine manuf.
Cummins
Engine type
QSB
Engine power
125 kW
Displacement
6.7 l
Revolutions at max torque
1500 rpm
Max. torque
732 Nm
No. of cylinders
6
Emission level
Stage IV

More technical details, like: transmission type, dimension lxwxh, cylinder bore x stroke are available in the full technical specs.

L = pneumatic tyres, x = drive, SE = superelastic, P = PUR (Elastollan, Vulkollan), V = solid rubber, ND = low pressure tyres, 3 = three-wheel, 4 = four-wheel, 6 = six-wheel All specifications and prices refer to basic models with standard fork carrier, 2 standard prongs, without additional hydraulics with Simplex mast (3,3m up to 10t • 5m > 10t load capacity)

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Yale GDP 160EC12 overview

Drive

Transmissions

The automatic ZF 3WG161 transmission is fitted to all models with a heavy duty transmission oil pump to increase cooling oil flow to the clutches and torque converter. A column-mounted lever or optional FDC pedal for direction changes gives extremely smooth shifting with a forward-reverse lock-out function. Optimised shift points contribute to increased efficiency resulting in lower fuel consumption.


Protection Systems

The engine protection system monitors coolant and air intake temperature and oil pressure. The transmission system monitors pressure, temperature and forward/reverse lockout on direction changes. The hydraulic system monitors low oil temperature.


Cooling System

The Quad-Cooler radiator contains separate cooling cores for engine, transmission, hydraulics and charge air cooler designed to operate in a wide range of application temperatures.


Drive Axle

The drive axle has excellent sideways stability and long-term durability thanks to the fitment of strong end-reduction shafts and gears.


Steer Axle

The hydrostatic steer axle features a double-acting, single steering cylinder with adjustable end stops, giving long lifespan and low maintenance. Load-sensing power steering ensures low-effort operation under all conditions.


Electrics

Trucks use a 24 Volt system with 70A alternator and CAN bus connection. The LCD displays diagnostics for engine, transmission and electrical systems.


Lights

Mast mounted work lights, rear cab-mounted work lights, front marker lights, LED direction indicators, stop, tail and reverse lights.


Handling

Masts and carriages

Yale’s 2 stage masts with pin and hook type carriages on provides: Excellent visibility for the driver to the forks and load Optimised forward visibility Extended range of carriage options Easier manoeuvrability through reduced mast height and truck width Excellent durability and reliability Applies to 8-16t with load centres of 600mm only. Enhanced mast and carriage arrangement delivers excellent visibility for the operator of the forks and load.


Chassis

A rugged unitised frame is designed for tough, demanding applications with excellent stability - the mast is directly mounted to it, handling loads to high lift heights.


Performance

Load Sensing Hydraulics

Load Sensing Hydraulics, with highly efficient 'variable displacement' pumps. Nominal lifting capacities including side shift carriage - Full capacity up to 6200mm lift height. Transmissions, with smooth auto-shift system, also featuring protective lock-out on forward-reverse shifting and engine and transmission protection systems as standard. 16t capacity truck with load centre of 1200mm available. Fast lifting speeds, with a practical average of up to 0.40m/sec. Excellent ergonomics.


Power on Demand

Load-sensing hydraulics provide lifting power proportional to the load. Variable displacement pumps (VDP) ensure engine power is supplied only when required allowing more power for driving, increasing responsiveness and acceleration. Three pre-defined user modes can be selected allowing fine-tuning of the hydraulic controls.


Hydraulics

Load-sensing hydraulics (LSH) deliver faster lift and auxiliary hydraulic speeds for optimum productivity, especially with attachments. Oil is filtered at three locations to maintain high cleanliness for reliability.


Stage IV engine - additional features

Auto Rev-Up: Engine speed is automatically increased during lifting and tilting with the transmission is in neutral.Drive Over Lift (DOL): Priority is given to driving and fitting. Hydraulic performance is reduced while driving and performance is automatically increased when engine speed increases.


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