The Skytrak 8042 Telescopic Forklift uses the standard Telescopic boom mast type. In its maximum lift height, this machinery can carry 3,629 kilos or approximately 8,000 lbs. As for its forward reach position of 8,100 mm or 318.90 inches, the lifting tool has a capcity of 816 kilos or 1,798.97 lbs. Unlike other usual forklifts, the Skytrak forklift has its cabin positioned on its side.
The Skytrak 8042 Telescopic Forklift has a maximum drawbar pull of 10,886 kilos and a complementing forward travel speed of 32 kilometers per hour or about 20 miles per hour, provided that it has no load.
This telescopic forklift is also considerably bigger than most forklift machineries. The Skytrak 8042 Telescopic Forklift has an overall machine weight of 11,506 kilos or 25,366.39 lbs. It has an overall machine length of 5,720 mm or 225.20 inches and an overall machine width of 2,490 mm or 98.03 inches. This telescopic forklift has a lowered height of 2,520 mm or 99.21 inches and a maximum lift height of 12,700 mm or 500 inches. Despite its massive structure, this telescopic forklift has an outside turning radius of 3,960 mm or 155.91 inches. Such is made probable through its equally wide machine wheel base that measures 3,030 mm or 119.29 inches.
The Skytrak 8042 Telescopic Forklift is capable of producing tremendous output primarily because of its power specifications. It makes use of a diesel powered Cummins engine which is the QSB4.5T Turbo model. This machine also uses a power shift type of transmission and it has a rated power of 82 kw at an acceleration rpm of 2,500. This telescopic forklift also has four gears forward and three gears for reverse.
For maximum efficiency and driving ease even in slippery grounds, the Skytrak 8042 Telescopic Forklift is presented as a four wheel drive. It also makes use of pneumatic tyres with front and rear tire size of 13:00×24-12Ply. This forklift machine also has a wet disc type brake for superb stopping.