Yale ERC 45 HG – specifications
Series: Yale Forklift
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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The Yale ERC 45 HG is a forklift truck from the Yale Forklift series.
It will not go faster than 15 km/h — a working pace, not a travelling one. Operating weight comes to 8,110 kg. Capacity is 4,500 kg.
Yale Forklift – E, G and P in the type code mark power source and tyres
Yale's type code for both IC and electric trucks follows a clear building-block logic: the first letter marks the power source — "E" for electric, "G" for gasoline, "GL" for LPG, and "GD" for diesel. The next position denotes the tyres: "C" for cushion (solid) tyres, mainly for indoor use, "P" for pneumatic tyres with better outdoor capability. The closing digits code capacity in hundreds of pounds.
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This yields combinations such as GDP (diesel, pneumatic) or GLP (LPG, pneumatic), found for example in the current VX range for the 4,000–5,500 kg bracket. The database also lists older, lighter series such as GC-CA, GC-LJ or GC-MJ.
Models recorded in SpecCodex span own weights of 2,766 to 18,710 kg, capacities of 1,360.8 to 45,000 kg, lift heights of 2,740 to 7,010 mm, and 4 to 6 cylinders — a range running from light warehouse trucks to the heavy series for container and heavy-load transport, represented by models such as HDF35, HDF45, HDF50 or HDF70.
For a used Yale, beyond the usual mast and carriage check, it is worth assessing whether the tyre type matches the intended use: cushion tyres wear noticeably faster on uneven outdoor ground, while pneumatic tyres create unnecessary rolling resistance on smooth warehouse floors. The load chart shows up to what load-centre distance the rated capacity actually still applies.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Yale Forklift, - Yale: GDP/GLP-Datenblatt (Diesel/LPG, Bereifung), - Intella Parts: Yale-Modellcode entschlüsselt
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | electriccorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,320 mmcorrect |
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| Ground clearance | 118.1 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,110 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | cushion tyrescorrect |
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| Top speed | 15.1 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 2,320 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 4,500 kgcorrect |
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| Lift height | 2,790 mmcorrect |
| Lowering speed | 27 m/mincorrect |
Other data
| Front wheels | 2correct |
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| Lift speed | 17.4 m/mincorrect |
| Load centre | 500.1 mmcorrect |
| Mast tilt back | 6°correct |
| Mast tilt forward | 5°correct |
| Rear wheels | 2correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Yale ERC 45 HG weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,110 kg.
How fast does the Yale ERC 45 HG go?
Top speed is 15.1 km/h.
What is the load capacity of the Yale ERC 45 HG?
Load capacity is 4,500 kg at a 500 mm load centre, lift height 2,790 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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Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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