The Gradall 544D Telescopic forklift makes use of a telescopic boom standard mast type. For the purpose of ease and work efficiency, the operator can maneuver the machinery in a sitting position at the secured and enclosed cabin at the center of this massive piece of equipment. At its lift height and its forward reach position, this telescopic forklift has a rating capacity of 10,000 lbs or 4, 535.92 kilos.
With regards to its dimension and weight, the Gradall 544D Telescopic Forklift is considerably large. The maximum lift height of this telescopic forklift is 55 feet or 1,676.40 cm. Without any lift, its machine weight is approximately at 33, 570 lbs or 15,227.10 kilos. With load however, this Gradall lifting unit will have an approximate gross weight of 43,570 lbs or 19,763.02 kilos.
Contrary to the impression that this machine’s weight may negatively bring, this telescopic forklift can perform efficiently. The Gradall 544D Telescopic Forklift has a maximum drawbar pull of 18,400 lbs. With load, the machine will have a lift speed of 508 mm per second or 20 inches per second. Without load however, it can have a lift speed of 566 mm per second or about 22 inches per second. Unlike other forklift machineries, the Gradall 544D has a forward and reverse travel speed of 19 miles per hour or approximately 30.58 kilometers per hour, provided that it has no load.
What makes this telescopic forklift function so well is its powerful engine. This machine has a Cummins engine which is the B3.9C-130 model. It runs through the use of diesel fuel at a rated power of 130 horsepower at engine rpm of 2,500. To ensure that it will run perfectly even in slippery platforms, the machine comes as a four wheel drive with pneumatic tires on disc brakes.
For maximum efficiency, this telescopic forklift has self-leveling forks and outriggers. It also has a four-section boom, a secure sway controls and a quick switch. The Gradall 544D also proves to be very flexible as the operator can equip it with a truss boom, tilt or drywall carriages, and/or vertical masts.