CLARK Forklift truck with diesel or LPG drive S40 / S45 / S50 / S55 4000 - 5500 kg

CLARK S40-55

Forklift with diesel or LPG drive

Superelastic or pneumatic tyres
Capacity: 4000 - 5500 kg @500/600 mm LC

S40s/45s/50s

S50/55


max. 5500 kg
max. 5500 kg
max. 7000 mm
max. 7000 mm
LPG max. 18.7 km/hDSL max. 22.5 km/h
LPG max. 18.7 km/h
DSL max. 22.5 km/h
LPG 63.6 kW DSL 55.4 kW
LPG 63.6 kW DSL 55.4 kW
min. 4499 mm
min. 4499 mm
 

 

Overview

Wide range of safety features as standard along with the highest quality and reliability - simply SMART - STRONG - SAFE

Wide range of safety features as standard along with the highest quality and reliability - simply SMART - STRONG - SAFE

No matter what kind of challenge your application requires, your forklift trucks should not only be reliable, but also offer advantages in terms of productivity and safety, as well as costs. With the CLARK S-Series, we are meeting all your demands perfectly. The series is characterised by a robust ergonomic design and is made for a reliable and powerful operation at low operating and maintenance costs. The S-Series offers you a smart solution for material handling needs that will inspire you. In short, this Series is SMART, STRONG and SAFE.

S40s
4000 kg
S45s
4500 kg
S50s
5000 kg
@ 500 mm LSA
S50
5000 kg
S55
5500 kg
    @ 600 mm LSA

 

 

Features

  • Operator’s cabin

    Operator’s cabin

    From rain protection to a fully featured cab with air conditioning

    Various cab types are available for the driver’s compartment of the S-Series. To ensure that you get the right solution for your application, the following cabins are offered:

    • Rain protection (roof only)
    • Weather protection (roof and windscreen)
    • Partial cabin (roof, front and rear window)
    • Completely equipped full cabin
  • Completely equipped full cabin

    Completely equipped full cabin

    With the completely equipped full cab, the twopiece driver’s doors can be opened by 180° and fixed to the truck frame. This makes it possible to drive with open doors, for example during the summer. A heated rear window is another standard feature. The easily accessible storage compartments, as well as a Bluetooth radio, completes the features of our full cabins.

    For applications in 20-foot standard containers reduced overhead guard heights with container-compatible dimensions are available.Talk to your CLARK representative to find the right solution for you.

     

    The fully-featured driver’s cabs include the following equipment:

    • Heating with proportional controllable heating valve
    • Two-piece side doors
    • Sliding window
    • Bluetooth radio with USB connection
    • Front and rear wiper
    • Heated rear window
    • Cup holder
    • Storage box
    • Note holder
  • Fork Positioners

    Fork Positioners

    Our fork positioners increase the efficiency and flexibility of the S-Series.

    More handling capacity can be achieved especially when the load widths to be transported are changing frequently.

    CLARK fork positioners have a separate sideshift and are available in different frame widths.

  • Dual or twin tyres

    Dual or twin tyres

    The S-Series can be equipped with dual tyres on the drive axle to improve traction and stability when cornering.

    This is particularly useful when transporting very wide loads. Depending on the condition of the ground, dual tyres can also be advantageous for outdoor use in winter.

  • CLARK VMS System (Vertical Mast System)

    By activating this function, the tilting process of the mast stops automatically in the vertical position when tilting forward or backward.

    This function can be used with the mechanical hydraulic levers as well as with mini levers.

    VMS activation switch on the mini lever

    VMS activation switch on the mini lever

    VMS activation switch on the mechanical hydraulic lever

    VMS activation switch on the mechanical hydraulic lever

    • CLARK S Series S40 55 Clipped MastStop
    • CLARK S Series S40 55 Clipped MastStopOver

 

 

SMART • STRONG • SAFE

  • smart

    The S-Series offers many features that are a real benefit for your company.
    We offer the following solutions:

    • Highly visible orange seat belt
    • Automatic neutral position of the driving direction if the belt buckle is not closed
    • Driving direction change on the mechanical hydraulic lever, on the steering column or, in the case of mini levers, on the armrest
    • Blue LED warning lights for both driving directions
    • Speed limiter for programming a fixed maximum speed
    • Audible, programmable reversing alarms and warnings
    • Container-compatible overhead guards
  • smart

    CLARK Forklifts are “Built to Last”

    Wet Disc Brake
    • For up to 50 % less effort
    • Maintenance-free
    • Strong braking effect even in wet or dusty environments
    High residual load capacity
    • Up to 5.5 tonnes with 600 mm load centre
    Low centre of gravity
    • Available with dual tyres that ensure safe transportation of wide loads
    Robust CLARK mast construction
    • Nested mast profiles
    • 6-roller fork carriage as standard
    Stable steering axle
    • Stable, vibration-free mounted steering axle
    Transmission shift protection
    • Function to reduce the effects of gearshifts when driving fast
    • Prevents gearshifts (forward/ reverse) at high speeds
  • smart

    Extensive range of safety features

    Numerous safety features underline the quality of the S-Series, as they not only ensure a safe and productive application, but also a low total cost of ownership.

    Automatic parking brake
    • A manual or mechanical activation of the parking brake is not necessary. When leaving the parked forklift, the parking brake is activated automatically
    • When the brake is activated, a driving against the brake is not possible
    Rollback protection
    • Unintentional rolling away or back is prevented
    CLARK VMS system
    • When the function is activated, the tilt function of the upright stops automatically in vertical position
    Load weight indication in the display
    • Informs the driver about the current load on the forks
    • Can be combined with other attachments
    Adjustable maximum speeds
    • If needed, the maximum driving speed can be reduced constantly

 

 

Highlights

 
CLARK S40-55
Powerful Kubota engine

Powerful Kubota engine

Powerful acceleration and reliable operation are ensured by high-performance engines from Kubota. The trucks are available in diesel or LPG version.

Ergonomic driver’s seat with plenty of legroom

Ergonomic driver’s seat with plenty of legroom

The ergonomic driver’s workplace offers operators plenty of headroom and legroom. Intuitive controls and hydraulic power steering ensure intuitive operation and high safety during an application.

Safe entry and exit

Safe entry and exit

The driver can reach his ergonomic workplace comfortably and safely via a large, low-set and non-slip step. The footwell is generously designed so that the driver has enough space even when wearing safety shoes.

Auto engaging electric parking brake with rollback protection on gradients and ramps

Auto engaging electric parking brake with rollback protection on gradients and ramps

A safe ramp application is made possible by the automatic parking brake, which is fitted as standard. This means that the operator always has the truck under control, as unintentional rolling backward is prevented.

Security and truck monitoring

Security and truck monitoring

The truck’s 5” colour display can be used to programme an automatic engine shutdown when idling to save fuel. In addition, safety and warnings can be individually programmed. If a reversing camera is used, the image is transmitted to the colour colour display, so when the driver is reversing, they have an optimal view of any activity in their way

Very good visibility through the mast thanks to double primary cylinders

Very good visibility through the mast thanks to double primary cylinders

All mast types with free lift are equipped with double primary cylinders. The driver therefore has a good view to the load and can work safe and productively.

Wet Disc Brakes

Wet Disc Brakes

Maintenance-free wet disc brakes are fitted as standard. Due to the low wear of the brakes, a long service life is guaranteed, which has a positive effect on operating costs.

  • Powerful Kubota engine

    Powerful Kubota engine

    Powerful acceleration and reliable operation are ensured by high-performance engines from Kubota. The trucks are available in diesel or LPG version.

  • Ergonomic driver’s seat with plenty of legroom

    Ergonomic driver’s seat with plenty of legroom

    The ergonomic driver’s workplace offers operators plenty of headroom and legroom. Intuitive controls and hydraulic power steering ensure intuitive operation and high safety during an application.

  • Safe entry and exit

    Safe entry and exit

    The driver can reach his ergonomic workplace comfortably and safely via a large, low-set and non-slip step. The footwell is generously designed so that the driver has enough space even when wearing safety shoes.

  • Auto engaging electric parking brake with rollback protection on gradients and ramps

    Auto engaging electric parking brake with rollback protection on gradients and ramps

    A safe ramp application is made possible by the automatic parking brake, which is fitted as standard. This means that the operator always has the truck under control, as unintentional rolling backward is prevented.

  • Security and truck monitoring

    Security and truck monitoring

    The truck’s 5” colour display can be used to programme an automatic engine shutdown when idling to save fuel. In addition, safety and warnings can be individually programmed. If a reversing camera is used, the image is transmitted to the colour colour display, so when the driver is reversing, they have an optimal view of any activity in their way

  • Very good visibility through the mast thanks to double primary cylinders

    Very good visibility through the mast thanks to double primary cylinders

    All mast types with free lift are equipped with double primary cylinders. The driver therefore has a good view to the load and can work safe and productively.

  • Wet Disc Brakes

    Wet Disc Brakes

    Maintenance-free wet disc brakes are fitted as standard. Due to the low wear of the brakes, a long service life is guaranteed, which has a positive effect on operating costs.

 

 

 

 

 Optional equipment

These power packs are the perfect choice for indoor and outdoor applications - outstanding handling performance at low operating costs

It does not matter whether for medium-heavy or intensive applications, the S-Series can be perfectly configured to your individual needs. It offers owners high productivity at an excellent total cost of ownership and operators the ultimate combination of ergonomics and safety.

To adapt your truck to your individual working conditions the following options are available:

  • Driver’s seats
    Driver’s seats

    Driver’s seats

    The driver’s seat is available with either mechanical suspension or air suspension. Different versions with orange safety belt, side safety bars or armrests.

  • Easy to handle hydraulic lever
    Easy to handle hydraulic lever

    Easy to handle hydraulic lever

    As standard, hood mounted hydraulic levers are offered. With up to five hydraulic functions, the application of various attachments is possible.

  • Mini lever with armrest
    Mini lever with armrest

    Mini lever with armrest

    Ergonomic mini-levers are available to control the hydraulic functions. On request, a drive direction switch can be integrated into the armrest.

  • Rear view camera
    Rear view camera

    Rear view camera

    Increased safety thanks to a wide field of vision and a good mounting position on the back of the driver’s cab.

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

    For more productivity on hot days. With good cooling performance, dehumidification and integrated cooling and heating function.

  • Storage compartment
    Storage compartment

    Storage compartment

    Available with 12 volt power connection or USB charging port.

  • Blue LED warning lights
    Blue LED warning lights

    Blue LED warning lights

    The blue LED warning lights provide a visual warning and are available for both driving directions.

  • CLARK VMS System (Vertical Mast System)
    CLARK VMS System (Vertical Mast System)

    CLARK VMS System (Vertical Mast System)

    By activating this function, the tilting process of the mast stops automatically in the vertical position when tilting forward or backward.

  • Load weight indication on the display
    Load weight indication on the display

    Load weight indication on the display

    Due to a tare function that can be activated by the driver, the load weight indication also works when using different attachments.

  • Adjustable maximum speeds
    Adjustable maximum speeds

    Adjustable maximum speeds

    It makes sense to reduce the maximum possible driving speed, especially in areas where there is a lack of visibility or where space is confined. The reduction of the driving speed can be adjusted according to the specific situation.

  • Direction switch on the hydraulic lever
    Direction switch on the hydraulic lever

    Direction switch on the hydraulic lever

    By changing the travel direction on the hydraulic lever, the driver is less stressed, as it is not necessary anymore to change the travel direction at the steering column.

 

 

 

 

Video

Product video: Diesel forklift and gas forklift in use

Reliable in all tasks with high load capacities and powerful industrial engines.
Experience our forklift trucks in action.

 

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