Hyster S55FTS (Fortis)
Series: Hyster Forklift
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Hyster forklifts — drive type, capacity, series
A Hyster designation has three parts. The leading letter gives the drive type: H for internal-combustion trucks, E for electric. The number that follows denotes capacity — in the European ranges in tonnes, as the factory designation H2.0-3.0XT for the 2,000 to 3,000 kg band shows. The letters at the end mark the series.
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Those series codes are the real key to the build year. FT, XT and A stand for successive generations of the same basic concept; the FT series, for instance, was designed for the Stage V emissions standard. Two trucks of identical capacity can therefore be years apart technically — the number alone says nothing about it.
Above the standard classes the designation grows longer. An H210HD is a rough-terrain truck with a rated capacity of 9.53 tonnes at a 1,220 mm load centre on pneumatic tyres. The HD code marks this heavy-duty version; trailing digits as in H210HD2 indicate the generation.
When comparing two offers the load centre matters as much as the capacity. A rated capacity always applies to a specific load centre distance — move the load forward and the permissible mass drops sharply. That figure is on the data plate and in the machine's capacity chart, not in the model designation.
Sources: Hyster: H2.0-3.0XT, LECTURA Specs, Hyster: H2.0-3.5FT
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 2.0Lcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | LP/Gascorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,600 rpmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,000.9 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,109.5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,432.6correct |
| Ground clearance | 91.2correct |
| Unladen weight | 4,184 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | cushion tyrescorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 16.7 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 1,940 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 2,495 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift height | 3,290 mmcorrect |
Other data
| Lift speed | 33.5 m/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Mast tilt back | 8°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 5°correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hyster S55FTS (Fortis) weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,184 kg.
What engine does the Hyster S55FTS (Fortis) have?
4 cylinders, 2,001 cm³ displacement, LP/Gas.
How fast does the Hyster S55FTS (Fortis) go?
Top speed is 16.7 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Hyster S55FTS (Fortis)?
Load capacity is 2,495 kg, lift height 3,290 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
A25XNT
A30XNT
E100XN
E100XNS
E100Z (36V)
E100Z (48V)
E100ZS (36V)
E100ZS (48V)
E120XN
E120Z (36V)
E120Z (48V)
E25Z (36V)
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