Jungheinrich EFG 540
Series: Jungheinrich Forklift
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The Jungheinrich EFG 540 is a forklift truck from the Jungheinrich Forklift series.
It will not go faster than 17 km/h — a working pace, not a travelling one. Operating weight comes to 6,600 kg. Capacity is 1,814 kg.
Jungheinrich DFG/TFG – diesel and LPG trucks on a shared platform
Jungheinrich clearly separates its IC-engine trucks by fuel: "DFG" marks the diesel trucks, "TFG" the otherwise identical LPG variants — both lines largely share chassis and mast and differ mainly in the power unit, often rugged Kubota industrial engines.
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The digits after the code in practice indicate the capacity class, with the last two digits usually marking capacity in hundreds of kilograms and the leading digit the series generation — visible on models such as DFG 316, DFG 425 and DFG 670, and their TFG counterparts from TFG 660 to TFG S80.
Models recorded here span own weights of 3,000 to 13,600 kg, capacities of 1,600 to 9,000 kg, and lift heights of 3,000 to 6,570 mm, with engines of 1,999 to 5,737 cm³ displacement — the bucket covers light through heavy diesel/LPG trucks.
For a used truck, beyond mast condition, check the Kubota engine's condition (oil consumption, cooling system) and, on LPG models, the tightness of the tank-exchange system and vaporiser. Cross-checking operating hours against the maintenance book is worthwhile given how long-lived Jungheinrich chassis tend to be.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Jungheinrich Forklift, - Jungheinrich (offiziell): DFG-Dieselstapler, - Jungheinrich Österreich: DFG/TFG-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | Electric enginecorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,340 mmcorrect |
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| Ground clearance | 160 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | pneumatic tyrescorrect |
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| Top speed | 17.1 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 2,450 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,814.4 kgcorrect |
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| Lift height | 3,000 mmcorrect |
Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
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| Mast tilt back | 8°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 6°correct |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jungheinrich EFG 540 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,600 kg.
How fast does the Jungheinrich EFG 540 go?
Top speed is 17.1 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Jungheinrich EFG 540?
Load capacity is 1,814 kg, lift height 3,000 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.
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Other models in this series
DFG 316
DFG 316s
DFG 320
DFG 320s
DFG 420s
DFG 425
DFG 425s
DFG 430
DFG 430s
DFG 435
DFG 540s
DFG 545
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Forklift in 3D section
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