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Load Center

500 mm

Rated Capacity

4,500 kg

Travel Speed

19 km/h

Standard Lift Height

3,000 mm

Applicable scenarios

The 4.5-ton diesel forklift is built for loads that regularly approach the 4-ton limit - steel products, moulds, and dense machinery components that leave little margin on the 4-ton truck - with the capacity reserve, attachment capability, and high-lift stability to handle them across outdoor worksites.

Heavy Hydraulic Attachment Operations

Paper roll clamps, bale clamps, brick clamps, or rotating forks where attachment weight exceeds 400 kg.

High-Bay Heavy Stacking (> 4.5–6.0 m)

Elevating 3.5t–4.0t loads to high rack levels where mast deflection and safety margins are critical.

Severe Continuous Heavy Duty

Operating in harsh steel mills, stone yards, and concrete pipe plants requiring extra cooling and heavy counterweights.

Product Parameters

Basic & Performance

Model: CPC45-K

Power Type: Diesel

Rated Load Capacity: 4,500 kg

Load Center Distance: 500 mm

Travel Speed (Unladen): 19 km/h

Max. Gradeability: 20%

Max. Drawbar Pull: 24 / 20 kN

Transmission Type: Mechanical / Hydraulic Powershift (1/1 or 2/2)

Mast, Fork & Dimensions

Standard Lift Height: 3,000 mm

Mast Tilt Angle (Forward / Backward): 6° / 12°

Mast Height, Lowered: 2,275 mm

Mast Height, Extended: 4,310 mm

Overhead Guard Height: 2,350 mm

Fork Dimensions (L × W × T): 1,070 × 150 × 50 mm

Length to Fork Face: 3,240 mm

Overall Width: 1,480 mm

Engine, Powertrain & Chassis

Engine Brand / Model: Quanchai / Xinchai 4D35G (4 Cylinders)

Rated Power: 48 kW @ 2,300 rpm

Max. Torque: 230 Nm @ 1,600 rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity: 90 L

Self Weight: 6,290 kg

Tyre Size (Front / Rear): 8.25-15-14PR / 7.00-12-14PR

Wheelbase: 2,100 mm

Key Features

Pre-Configured High-Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics

High-flow hydraulic pumps, oversized oil lines, and multi-spool control valves deliver instantaneous pressure and steady flow to heavy attachments, ensuring smooth clamping, rotating, and side-shifting even under max load.

Extra-Heavy Chassis & Reinforced Drive Axle Assembly

A heavy-duty steel frame with increased plate thickness and a cast-steel drive axle absorbs severe torsional stress during offset loading and rough-terrain transit, for stable performance over years of heavy use.

Heavy-Duty Heat Exchanger & Tropical Cooling Package

A 30% larger aluminum radiator core, high-performance cooling fans, and an independent hydraulic oil cooler keep engine water and hydraulic fluid at optimal temperatures during continuous high-load operations in hot climates.

Check Your Load Before Choosing 4.5 Tons

Load Weight

What is your heaviest regular load?

Load Center

How far is the load's center of gravity from the fork face?

Lift Height

At what height must the load be handled?

Load Shape

Is the load compact, long, wide or unevenly distributed?

4 Ton vs 4.5 Ton vs 5 Ton: Which Capacity Fits?

	4 Ton	4.5 Ton	5 Ton
Main role	Regular heavy loads	Near-limit / variable loads	Regular high-capacity loads
Typical load profile	Stable	Around 4–4.5T / variable	Frequently near 5T
Capacity margin	Standard	+500 kg over 4T	Highest
Buying question	Is 4T enough?	Do I need extra capacity?	Do I need a full 5T class?
Best fit	General heavy industrial handling	Steel, moulds, dense industrial cargo	More demanding high-capacity operations

Choose 4T when your loads stay comfortably below 4 tons.

Choose 4.5T when loads frequently approach 4 tons and additional capacity is useful.

Choose 5T when heavy loads regularly approach 5 tons and the application requires a full heavy-duty capacity class.

Frequently Asked Questions

What loads are commonly suited to the 4.5 ton diesel forklift?

Typical applications include steel products, moulds, castings, machinery components, dense industrial cargo and heavy materials where loads regularly approach the 4-ton range.

Does the 4.5 ton forklift require more working space than the 4 ton model?

The listed overall width, wheelbase and outside turning radius are 1,480 mm, 2,100 mm and 3,050 mm respectively. This means the main listed footprint dimensions are unchanged from the CPC40-K. Actual site suitability should still be checked against aisle layout and operating conditions.

Why Investment in a 4.5-Ton Chassis Saves Money on Attachments?

Don't Risk Overloading a 4-Ton Truck with a 500 kg Attachment! Installing a heavy paper roll clamp or rotator on a standard 4-ton forklift reduces its actual lifting capacity to less than 3,200 kg. The CPCD45 gives you the structural headroom and counterweight margin needed to run heavy hydraulic attachments safely while maintaining a true 4-ton working capacity.

Why should I choose dual front tires (Duals) for the 4.5-ton forklift?

Dual front tires widen the front track, dramatically reducing side-to-side body roll when lifting heavy loads to high elevations or traveling over unpaved/muddy industrial yards.

Will adding a side shifter or paper clamp require an upgraded hydraulic oil cooler?

No. Our 4.5-ton models come standard with an enlarged hydraulic oil radiator and high-flow bypass circuits specifically designed to handle the continuous heat generated by hydraulic attachment operation.