Diesel counterbalance
Cat® DP20-35P3
Capacity2,000 – 3,500 kg
Max. lift height7 m
PowerDiesel
OperatorSeated
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Cat® Lift Trucks · 3 model families
Diesel counterbalance forklifts
Robust diesel forklifts with Stage V engines for demanding outdoor work: loading yards, construction, the timber and metal industries. High drawbar pull on slopes and slippery surfaces too.
- Capacity
- 2–10 t
- Max. lift
- 8 m
- Power
- Diesel
- Operator
- Seated
The range
3 Cat® model families
What is it for?
When to choose a diesel counterbalance forklift?
When the truck works outdoors all day on uneven ground, slopes and with heavy loads: yards, building materials, timber and metal. Refuelling takes minutes, with no charging breaks.
- Outdoor, heavy-duty, multi-shift work
- 2–10 t capacity, Stage V engines
- Strong traction on slopes and loose ground
Typical jobs
Ground-level transport3 model familiesLifting & stacking3 model familiesLoading / unloading lorries3 model families
Industries where it proves itself
Models in detail
Which Cat® model is best for what?
DP20P3 · DP25P3 · DP30P3 · DP35P3
Cat® DP20-35P3
Compact Stage V diesel counterbalance trucks with 2 to 3.5 tonnes capacity for outdoor industrial loading, handling and stacking.
The Cat® DP20-35P3 is the latest generation of compact Cat diesel forklifts: four models rated from 2,000 to 3,500 kg at a 500 mm load centre. Designed for industrial use – above all outdoor loading, yard handling and stacking – the range has earned a name for durability whatever the application. Solid pneumatic (superelastic) tyres give outstanding traction on slopes and slippery surfaces and a comfortable ride for the operator. The series replaces the DP20-35N3.
- Stage V diesel engine: the electronically controlled, four-cylinder 3.3-litre D04EG delivers 36 kW and 177 Nm. Its advanced exhaust after-treatment meets the stringent EU Stage V emission rules while keeping fuel consumption low.
- Stable powertrain: the fully floating powertrain lowers the centre of gravity, increasing stability and residual capacity. A powershift transmission and hydrostatic steering make the truck easy to drive.
- Strong mast and hydraulics: the six-bearing carriage is built to last, lift speed laden is 0.61 m/s (DP20P3, DP25P3) and masts are available up to 7,000 mm lift height.
- Compact dimensions: the DP20P3 needs a 3,855 mm aisle with a 1000×1200 mm pallet crossways, so it also works well where space is tight.
Capacity2,000 – 3,500 kg
TypeSeated
Load centre500 mm
DriveDiesel (Stage V)
DP40N3 · DP45N3 · DP50CN3 · DP50N3 · DP55N3
Cat® DP40-55(C)N3
Heavy-duty Stage V diesel trucks for 4 to 5.5 tonne loads in ports, construction, metal works and brickyards.
The Cat® DP40-55(C)N3 is the heavy-duty diesel range: five models from 4,000 to 5,500 kg. The DP40N3, DP45N3 and DP50CN3 are rated at a 500 mm load centre, the DP50N3 and DP55N3 at 600 mm. Built for demanding work, they are a natural choice for ports, construction, freight handling, metal works and brickyards, and keep going even at full capacity. The compact DP50CN3 lifts 5 tonnes on the 2,000 mm wheelbase chassis of the DP45N3, making it shorter and more manoeuvrable than the DP50N3.
- Common-rail Stage V engine: the electronically controlled four-cylinder 3.3-litre D04EG-T produces 54 kW and 260 Nm. Every cylinder works efficiently regardless of load and engine speed, which keeps noise, vibration, emissions and fuel consumption low.
- Two-speed drive: a fully floating powertrain with two forward speeds and one reverse gives strong gradeability (DP40N3: 27.3% laden) and a top speed of 21.5 km/h, with smooth, quiet shifts.
- Mast to suit: simplex, duplex and triplex masts up to 7,000 mm lift height (DP50N3 and DP55N3: 6,000 mm).
- Reliable cooling and air intake: a pusher-type radiator resists clogging, and the specially positioned air intake extends filter cartridge life.
Capacity4,000 – 5,500 kg
TypeSeated
Load centre500 / 600 mm
DriveDiesel (Stage V)
DP60N3 · DP70N3 · DP80N3 · DP100N3
Cat® DP60-100N3
Powerful, fast 6 to 10 tonne diesel trucks with a 3.8-litre common-rail engine for stevedoring, container, metal, timber and building-materials handling.
The Cat® DP60-100N3 is the high-capacity diesel range: four models from 6,000 to 10,000 kg at a 600 mm load centre. Driven by one of the most powerful engines in its class, it combines strength with speed – heavy loads do not slow it down, making it one of the fastest and most efficient machines in the industry. Typical applications include stevedoring, empty container handling, metal industries, lumber, concrete, stone, clay and glass, industrial machinery and equipment, distribution centres, and brick and stone.
- 3.8-litre common-rail engine: the four-cylinder Kubota V3800 delivers 81 kW and 385 Nm, with rapid acceleration and low fuel consumption (10–13 l/h in the VDI 60 cycle). Cushioning between frame and engine keeps vibration away from the operator’s seat.
- Automatic powershift: the two-speed powershift transmission gives controlled yet powerful acceleration; laden travel speed is 24–25 km/h.
- Fast lifting: one of the highest lift speeds in its class (DP60N3, DP70N3: 0.53 m/s laden) means more output per shift. Triplex masts reach 8,000 mm (DP100N3: simplex, 6,000 mm).
- Clear view: an extremely rigid mast with narrow channels and a well-designed roller layout, plus a high-visibility overhead guard, gives the operator a clear view forwards and upwards.
Capacity6,000 – 10,000 kg
TypeSeated
Load centre600 mm
DriveDiesel
Comparison
Diesel counterbalance at a glance
| Model | Capacity | Max. lift | Power | Operator | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat® DP20-35P3 | 2,000 – 3,500 kg | 7 m | Diesel | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® DP40-55(C)N3 | 4,000 – 5,500 kg | 7 m | Diesel | Seated | Product page |
| Cat® DP60-100N3 | 6,000 – 10,000 kg | 8 m | Diesel | Seated | Product page |
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