{"product_id":"ekko-ek40d-8500-lb-diesel-forklift","title":"EKKO EK40D Forklift with solid pneumatic tires 8500 lbs., cap.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EKKO EK40D is an \u003cstrong\u003e8,500 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e diesel counterbalanced forklift built for warehousing, distribution, and outdoor-friendly material handling at the heavy end of the EKKO diesel range. It runs on a \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi 4EG\u003c\/strong\u003e engine rated 49 HP at 2,250 rpm and meets \u003cstrong\u003eTier 4 EPA\u003c\/strong\u003e standards. Maximum lift height is \u003cstrong\u003e185 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with 37.9 inches of free lift, and the truck rolls on solid pneumatic tires sized for a long working life on mixed warehouse and yard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEKKO designed the operator compartment around the operator's body. A multifunctional suspended seat supports the driver, dampens vibration through the chassis, and balances the operator's weight so a full shift takes less of a toll on the lower back. An impedance composited muffler reduces the cab's noise floor — a meaningful difference in indoor-adjacent work where diesel sound carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek40d-8500-lb-diesel-forklift-operator-station.jpg?v=1779448087\" alt=\"EK40D forklift steering wheel with spinner knob\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003eEK40D steering wheel with a single-hand spinner knob for one-handed maneuvering.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe steering wheel sits on an adjustable column so each operator can dial in their own column angle and reduce shoulder fatigue across a long shift. The overhead guard is enlarged and raised, with a large arc-shape front leg that opens up the operator's line of sight through the mast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK40D's chassis is sized for heavy diesel work. Wheelbase is 70.8 inches, overall length with forks is 157 inches (112 inches without forks), and overall width is 52.9 inches — wider than EKKO's lighter diesel models to carry the higher capacity. Maximum travel speed is 10.3 mph loaded and 11.2 mph unloaded. Service weight is 11,519 lb, so confirm floor and dock load ratings against the unloaded truck weight before scheduling delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8,500 lb load capacity at a 24-inch load center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e185-inch maximum lift height with 37.9-inch free lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMitsubishi 4EG diesel engine — 49 HP at 2,250 rpm, Tier 4 EPA compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultifunctional suspended seat — supports the driver, reduces vibration, balances operator weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable steering column to limit operator arm and shoulder fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImpedance composited muffler — reduces cab noise output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnlarged, raised overhead guard with large arc-shape front leg for through-mast visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic floor-pedal service brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid pneumatic tires — 250-15-16PR front, 6.50-10-10PR rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarger 42.1 × 5.9 × 1.9-inch forks sized for higher-capacity loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eEKKO EK40D Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEK40D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMast overall height (lowered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall height with forks lifted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e234 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e157 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length without forks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum ground clearance (at the mast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,519 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum travel speed (loaded \/ unloaded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.3 \/ 11.2 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork size (L × W × T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.1 × 5.9 × 1.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTire material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid pneumatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTire size (front \/ rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250-15-16PR \/ 6.50-10-10PR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic floor pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMitsubishi 4EG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine rated power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 HP at 2,250 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V \/ 80Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmissions compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA Tier 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the rated capacity and load center?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK40D is rated to lift 8,500 lb at a 24-inch load center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the lift height and free lift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum lift height is 185 inches. Free lift height is 37.9 inches — the distance the forks travel before the inner mast begins to extend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat engine does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK40D runs on a Mitsubishi 4EG diesel engine rated 49 HP at 2,250 rpm. The engine is Tier 4 EPA compliant — the emissions baseline for diesel forklifts working in mixed indoor-adjacent and outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my floor support it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService weight is 11,519 lb without a load on the forks. Confirm dock plate, ramp, and floor load ratings against that figure before scheduling delivery — the EK40D is at the heavier end of EKKO's diesel range, and a load on the forks adds to the point loading under the front axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow loud is it in the cab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EK40D uses an impedance composited muffler to reduce sound output. EKKO publishes the muffler as a noise-reduction feature without a specific dB figure; the difference is most noticeable in indoor-adjacent work where diesel exhaust noise typically carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual and technical documents available on request — contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@forkliftking.com\"\u003esales@forkliftking.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13074419566\"\u003e+1 (307) 441-9566\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"EKKO Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47560841789693,"sku":"EK40D","price":46199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/2764\/6717\/files\/ekko-ek40d-8500-lb-diesel-forklift-hero.png?v=1779465549","url":"https:\/\/forkliftking.com\/products\/ekko-ek40d-8500-lb-diesel-forklift","provider":"Forklift King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}