Kalmar DCD 420-12CS – specifications
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The Kalmar DCD 420-12CS is a heavy-duty forklift with a lifting capacity of 42,000 kg at a load centre of 1,200.1 mm. It weighs 50,000 kg empty and is 4,150 mm wide, so it runs in the same track width as the smaller sister model of the range but lifts noticeably more. Those who move containers, rollers or precast concrete parts use such trucks when mobile cranes would be too slow and reach stackers too weak.
The number 420 in the name gives the capacity in hundreds of kilograms, 12 the load centre and CS the version of the DCD line. With two wheels at the front and two at the rear and pneumatic tyres the construction stays straightforward; capacity and load centre, however, determine how far forward the load may stand. Operators should look at the load chart, because the rated capacity applies only at the stated load centre distance. Servicing depends on serial number and operating hours.
Kalmar DCD, DCE and ECE – heavy forklift trucks from Sweden
Kalmar builds cargo-handling equipment for ports, terminals and heavy industry. Its forklift line traces back to the workshop Lidhults Mekaniska Verkstad, which built its first forklift for a local sawmill in 1949 and began serial production in 1952. In 1974 Kalmar Verkstad took over the company and a year later acquired Ljungbytruck; together they operated as Kalmar LMV. Since 2005 Kalmar has been part of Cargotec.
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The DCD, DCE and ECE ranges are typically used for containers, steel, timber and heavy general cargo.
Listed in the register: Kalmar DCD 250-12LB, DCE 80-6XL, DCE 100-12 and ECE 50-6.
Sources: Wikipedia Kalmar Verkstad, Kalmar Historie
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 4,150 mmcorrect |
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| Unladen weight | 50,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | pneumatic tyrescorrect |
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Working data
| Lifting capacity | 42,000 kgcorrect |
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Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
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| Load centre | 1,200.1 mmcorrect |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kalmar DCD 420-12CS weigh?
The unladen weight is 50,000 kg.
What is the load capacity of the Kalmar DCD 420-12CS?
Load capacity is 42,000 kg at a 1,200 mm load centre.
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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