
KEY FEATURES
8,000 lbs. (3629 kg) Rated Capacity
42'0" (12.8 m) Lift Height
120-hp Tier IV Cummins Engine
Multi-Function Engine Diagnostic Display
RS8-42 GEN:2
TELESCOPIC HANDLER
3-Speed Powershift Transmission
Exceptional Visibility and Spacious Cab -
17% Increase in Cab Width
Four-Wheel Drive / Four-Wheel Steer
Steering Wheel Mounted Horn
Power Port in Cab
Single Key Start
Lockable Storage Area in Cab
Air Intake Heater
TIER IV CERTIFIED

CAPACITIES
Lift Capacity (kg)
8,000 lbs. (3629)
Maximum Lift Height (m)
42'0" (12.8)
Capacity at Maximum Lift Height (kg)
7,000 lbs. (3176)
Maximum Forward Reach (m)
28'3" (8.6)
Capacity at Max. Forward Reach (kg)
1,000 lbs. (454)
Max. Reach Below Grade (mm)
14" (356)
ENGINE
Manufacturer Cummins
Power (kW) 120 hp (89)
Aspiration Turbocharged
Model
QSF 3.8 Tier IV
Rated Speed
2500 rpm
COMPONENTS
Transmission
Dana 3-speed Powershift
Maximum Travel Speed (km/hr)
19.6 mph (31.5)
Selective Steering
4-wheel
2-wheel
Crab
Hydraulically Actuated Internal Wet-Disc Brakes
4-Wheel
Parking Brake
Spring-Applied, Hydraulic
Release (SAHR) on Front Axle
Axle Manufacturer Dana
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
Pump Type Gear
Total Capacity (L/min) 41.5 gpm (157)
System Pressure (bar)
3,000 psi (207)
Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity (L) 45 gal. (170)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Approximate Weight (kg) 23,350 lbs. (10,591)
Length – Less Forks (m) 19'1" (5.8)
Width (m) 8'0" (2.4)
Ground Clearance (mm) 16" (400)
Wheelbase
(m)
10'0" (3)
Turning Radius (m) 13'8" (4.2)
Overall Height (m)
7'10" (2.4)
Frame Leveling ±10°
Fuel Capacity (L) 47 gal. (178)
TIRE
OPTIONS
13.00 x 24/12 PR
13.00 x 24/12 PR - Foam Filled
13.00 x 24/12 PR - Rock
13.00 x 24 Solid Rubber
RS8-42 GEN:2
TELESCOPIC HANDLER
SPECIFICATIONS
RS8-42 GEN:2_(04/15)
LOAD CHARTS
Load charts are based on a 24" (610 mm) load center per ANSI/ITSDF B56.6
A 8,000 / 8,000 lbs. (3629 / 3629 kg)
B 7,000 / 8,000 lbs. (3175 / 3629 kg)
C 6,000 / 8,000 lbs. (2722 / 3629 kg)
D 4,000 / 6,000 lbs. (1814 / 2722 kg)
E 3,000 / 4,000 lbs. (1361 / 1814 kg)
F 2,000 / 4,000 lbs. (907 / 1814 kg)
G 1,000 / 3,000 lbs. (454 / 1361 kg)
outriggers up / optional outriggers down
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equipment. Also, make sure all safety devices and shields are in place and functioning properly.
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