Lift King LK16M42
Series: Lift King Forklift
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Lift King rough-terrain forklifts – from Woodbridge, Ontario: LK models and L-XD range, the number as capacity in thousands of pounds, Perkins and GM engines, up to 19.5 t capacity
Lift King of Woodbridge near Toronto has built rough-terrain forklifts since 1970 – forklifts with big wheels, all-wheel drive and high ground clearance that run on construction sites, in timber yards, quarries and with the military, where a warehouse truck would bog down. The type logic follows the North American convention: LK stands for Lift King, the number gives the capacity in thousands of pounds – an LK10M22 carries 10,000 lb, an LK16M42 16,000 lb – M and P mark the mast type, the final 22 or 44 the lift height in feet or version variants; the L-XD range (L180XDS to L350XD) gives the capacity in hundreds of pounds – so L350XD is 35,000 lb – XD stands for Extreme Duty, S for the version with side-shifting mast. RT50 to RT80 are rough-terrain models with capacity in hundreds of pounds, LK43K and LK-AF13 special versions, the latter for aircraft loading.
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The register lists 20 versions with capacities from 2,268 to 19,505 kg, service weights from 6,124 to 21,999 kg and widths from 1,420 to 2,800 mm; the recorded engines are Perkins 1004 and 1104 and Caterpillar 3054 as diesels and the GM Vortec V8 as petrol or LPG engine, with 61 to 119 kW and 3,982 to 5,701 cm³.
Lift King has remained one of the few specialists of the class – alongside Manitou, JCB and the military suppliers – and builds the trucks in small numbers, often to customer order with container handling, side mast or military equipment.
On used trucks, operating hours, play in mast and axles, the condition of all-wheel drive and differentials, tyres and forks and parts supply, which runs through the Perkins and GM networks for the engines, are what count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Lift King Geländestapler, Lift King (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 1004T-4 turbocorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 89.5 kWcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,260 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 300.2 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,743.2 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | drive 14.00x24 12ply steer 14x17.5 12plycorrect |
|---|---|
| Turning radius | 5,030 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 7,257.5 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift height | 4,270 mmcorrect |
Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Load centre | 609.6 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 12°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 30°correct |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.2 kW/t (90 kW / 9.7 t)
Stronger than 99% of the forklift trucks in the register — out of 316 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Lift King LK16M42 have?
The Lift King LK16M42 delivers 89.5 kW.
How much does the Lift King LK16M42 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,743 kg.
What is the load capacity of the Lift King LK16M42?
Load capacity is 7,258 kg at a 610 mm load centre, lift height 4,270 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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