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• Capacity/type: 5.5K# to 8K# IC, Pneumatic, Counterbalanced, Rider


• Power type: Diesel


• Shall be no older than 5 years


• Minimum lift height: 120”


• Max collapsed height: 96”


• Max outside turning radius: 90”


• Forks: 42” - 48” long forks, not to exceed 2” thickness or 5” width


• Pneumatic or solid pneumatic tires


• Cab enclosure or rain canopy


• A minimum of one air circulating fan will be installed in enclosed cabs if air-conditioning is not included.


• The carriage will be equipped with side-shift.


• Hydraulic fork positioners are preferred, but not required.


• Light package to include a minimum of front and rear working lights.


• Unit will be equipped with an audible backup alarm.


• Will have manufacturer’s capacity data plate containing safe working load and maximum reach height at a minimum.


• Safe working load and forklift weight will be clearly labeled in view of operator, normally on the mast crossbar or uprights, using the largest lettering size that fits (Labeling tape is acceptable)


• Operator controls shall be properly and clearly marked


• An operator’s manual will be in the machine