Major equipment Options Mast

䢇: Standard 嘷: Option Engine & power train related ● 2-stage free view mast
DX50 Series ● Extra fuel filters The mast enables a wide view with

DX50
Engine Diesel ● Pre-cleaner
excellent forward visibility.
Wet disc brake 䢇
● Upward exhaust muffler ● 2-stage full free view mast
EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA compliant Diesel engine 䢇
● Automatic transmission This is ideal for sites with height
Electronic engine control system 䢇 limitations, where the large free lift
● Steering knob synchronizer
䢇
Engine-related

Heavy duty High Pressure Common Rail system is required.

function
New combustion system 䢇
Air to air charge air cooling system 䢇 ● 3-stage full free view mast
Overheat prevention function 䢇
Exterior The mast extends in three stages
● Canvas cabin and high level loading is easily
Auto engine warm-up function 䢇
● Steel cabin performed.
Auto air pre-heat function 䢇
䢇 ● Heater

Series
Large capacity radiator
䢇 ● Air-conditioner
Dual floating structure
䢇 ● Tilt cylinder boots Attachments 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 ton
Traveling-related

New operator's seat with suspension

Tiltable steering column 䢇 ● Power steering cylinder boots
● Side shifter
Electric forward/reverse lever 䢇 ● Fuel cap with key DIESEL FORKLIFT TRUCKS
Combination switch (turn signal light & light switch) 䢇
The fork may be shifted sideways
● Front glass with wiper together with its backrest, both to
Indicator auto-return mechanism 䢇
● Fire extinguisher the right and to the left. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA Emission Compliant
Wide slip-resistant step 䢇
● Rear under mirror
Paper binder at engine hood 䢇 ● Fork positioner
Meter panel 䢇 The operator is able to adjust the
Hourmeter (6-digit) 䢇 Electrical equipment fork spread width from the
Meters

Engine cooling water temperature gauge 䢇 ● Headlights, 2-stage (High-Low) operator's seat.
Torque converter oil temperature gauge 䢇 ● Mast mount type head lights
● Fork positioner with side
Fuel gauge 䢇 ● Rear working light
shifter
Lifting interlock lamp 䢇 ● Yellow strobe light The combination of fork positioner
Charge warning lamp 䢇 and side shifter.
Neutral indicator 䢇 Meters & gauges
Indicators

● Fork positioner with side shift

Failure indicator 䢇 ● Speedmeter with alarm
Engine failure indicator 䢇
function
● Mast tilt angle gauge This attachment is a fork positioner
Air cleaner element warning lamp 䢇
which has a simultaneous fork
Cooling water level warning lamp 䢇
Tyre-related movement function to act as a side
Glow indicator 䢇 shifter.
● Elastic cushion tyre (6.0 & 7.0 ton)
Large capacity alternator 䢇
● Hinged fork
Electric components

Quick auto glow system 䢇

Neutral start function 䢇 The fork tilts up/down using its
Auto fuse 䢇 hinge as a fulcrum.
Low maintenance battery 䢇 ● Bale clamp
Engine key stop function 䢇 This attachment is recommended
Halogen headlight 䢇 for handling packed pulp or raw
Rear combination light 䢇 cotton. The bale is efficiently held
Back-up buzzer 䢇 from both sides by the bale clamps.
Operator Presence Sensing system 䢇
Sedimenter with priming pump 䢇
Cyclone air cleaner (double element) 䢇
Parking brake with release button 䢇
䢇
Mechanism

Fully hydrostatic power steering

Steering knob synchronizer function 嘷
Non-asbestos parking brake linings 䢇
Key-off lift lock 䢇
Floor mat 䢇
Assist grip 䢇
Overhead guard with front/rear conduits 䢇
Rearview mirrors (pair) 䢇
Full shield solid-state engine hood 䢇
Easy-removable floor panel 䢇
Exterior

Easy-removable radiator cover 䢇

Engine hood lock 䢇
Radiator reservoir tank 䢇
Jacking points 䢇

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Form No. BR-DX50emi-002 Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice
is a trademark of Komatsu Ltd. Japan
 "Reducing Total Operating Costs" with The Advanced Technology Offers Reduced CO2 Emissions KOMATSU
ONLY

Komatsu Innovative Technologies The new DX50 Series feature the SAA4D95LE-5-A engine in
combination with Komatsu's efficient hydraulic system. This
arrangement enables a reduction in annual CO2 emissions by
about 7.1 tons.
An Advanced Diesel Engine Conforms to
the Latest Emission Regulations
Low fuel consumption and low environmental impact are enabled by
The fusion of advanced engines and Komatsu’s unique hydraulic system enables elimination of excess combustion and the use of the combined technologies of
the high pressure common rail system, electronic control system,
the new DX50 Series to achieve a significant reduction in the total operation costs and facilitates
superior work performance. Our innovative machines challenge the conventional concept of the forklift.
Annual CO2 emissions new combustion system and air to air charge air cooling system.

About 7.1 tons reduction EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA Emission Compliant

Komatsu's Hydraulic System and the NEW Diesel Engine Reduce the Fuel Consumption KOMATSU
ONLY
CO2 CO2
In order to minimize the engine load, the new DX50 Komatsu's Latest Hydraulic System Contributes 35,500 kg-CO2 28,400 kg-CO2
Series adopts the Komatsu's latest hydraulic system.
The compact 3.3-liter engine features superior Low Fuel Consumption
performance and achieves up to 20% less fuel The Hydraulic
As the load is changes,
engine speed automatically detected
the engine andcontrol
RPMs only thepump
appropriate
detects the engine
consumption. amount
revs. andofcontrols
oil is supplied
the oil via
feeda to
variable
reducedisplacement pump.
the load on the ThisThis
engine. system
hydraulic system SAA4D95LE-5-A
eliminates the loss of hydraulic oil and reduces the engine load.
offers optimized balancing of traveling and loading work, making it ideal for forklift Previous NEW DX50 Displacement:
operations that often put complex demands on the engine such as
starting/acceleration while performing lift operations.
Diesel Engine FD70-10 3,260 cm3
Rated Output:
Optimally controlled hydraulic oil results in; Komatsu tested data, comparison with FD70-8 model. 69.0 kW @ 2,250 min-1
Fuel Consumption Optimized balancing of traveling and loading work The CO2 emission coefficient is given in the Common Guidelines of the Japanese METI and MLIT (April 2006).
The results may vary depending on conditions.
Maximum Torque:
Achieved compact 3.3 liter engine equip 343 Nm @ 1,600 min-1
Max. 20% saving Accelerating Lightly Loaded
Variable
displacement pump
Engine
RPM Control
Engine sensing valve
pump

Power Supply to Traction

Hydraulic Optimized Oil Feed
oil tank

Variable
Lifting Power Supply to Hydraulics displacement pump
Previous NEW DX50
Engine
Diesel Engine FD70-10
RPM Control
Engine sensing valve
Komatsu tested data, comparison with FD70-8 model. pump
The results may vary depending on conditions.

Hydraulic
oil tank

Greatly Reduced Total Operating Costs

The sealed wet disc brakes can withstand about
10,000* hours operation without maintenance and ■ Total operating cost (*Image)
eliminating frequent brake shoes replacements. The
engine oil replacement interval has been extended for
300 hours, which reduces oil costs. The reduced
maintenance costs and significant fuel saving provide Total operating cost
a total operating cost reduction of about 14% over
eight years of usage. *A periodical check and oil replacement are necessary.

Komatsu genuine engine oil is recommended.

Previous
Approx. 14% saving
(8 years)
■ Running cost (Accumulated costs for 8 years)
Assuming FD70-8 as 100%;
Komatsu tested data,
comparison with FD70-8 model.
max. Operation hours: 5 h/day,
●Fuel costs 25 days/month (Total: Approx. 1500 h/year),
20% saving Maintenance intervals to manufacturer’s recommendation.
NEW DX50 Cost calculation is based on Japanese market price.
Diesel Engine FD70-10 The results may vary depending on conditions.
●Brake max.
maintenance 14% saving
costs

●Engine oil max.

costs 73% saving 1st year 2nd year 4th year 8th year

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 Superior "Productivity" and "Reliability" Excellent Durability for Demanding Work

Satisfy Demanding Operations Rugged Design with High Rigidity

The high rigidity mast, frame, front and rear axles ensure
Engine Protection for Maintaining
the Engine in Top Condition
outstanding reliability even when performing heavy-duty work. The electronic engine controls upgrade the performance of
[Mast] the engine protection (fail-safe functions).
A heavy mast rail profile for excellent rigidity.
● Trouble diagnosis:
KOMATSU
Durable Wet Disc Brakes to Withstand Severe Conditions ONLY
[Frame]
The successful high rigidity structure of previous models is adopted.
Engine malfunctions are automatically detected and
an alarm lamp blinks.
[Front axle] ● Overheating prevention (Diesel):
The engine output and RPMs are reduced when
The wet disc brake is sealed with oil to block dust penetration, A Cooling System to Achieve The proven reliable design of previous models is adopted.
the coolant temperature is high.
providing durable, water resistant and fade resistant
characteristics. Smooth, stable braking provides “Productivity” and
Increased Braking Stability [Rear axle] ● Automatic engine warm-up (Diesel):
The durability of the power steering cylinders is improved. The RPMs are accelerated to warm up the engine at Engine failure indicator
“Reliability” in demanding operation. The oil in the wet disc brake system is circulated through the brake oil low temperatures.
cooler. This mechanism ensures stable braking under a heavy work load
● Automatic air pre-heating (Diesel):
and prevents deterioration of the braking force due to raised oil
The engine is automatically pre-heated when starting it at low temperatures.
temperatures.
Improved Reliabilities for the Hydraulic and
Brake oil cooler Electrical Systems
The main hydraulic pipe connectors are face-sealed using
Wet disc brake
O-rings. Waterproof connectors are provided to the main
harnesses and the system controller in order to provide
higher resistance to water and dust.
Hydraulic and electrical piping systems
are in separate configurations to
improve the reliability and servicing.

Oil pump

■ Steady breaking is always achieved.

■ Overheating of the brakes is prevented.
■ Downtime and maintenance costs are reduced.

First-class Productivity is Achieved

First-class Cycle Time Fully Hydrostatic Power Steering

The new DX50 Series adopts a compact 3.3-liter engine in
conjunction with Komatsu's advanced hydraulic system. This
arrangement features high productivity and achieves a first
class cycle time.
The NEW DX50 Series achieves high productivity
equivalent to the previous DX20 Series.
for Superb Maneuver
The FHPS (Fully Hydrostatic Power Steering) mechanism
facilitates fully stationary steering as well as switchback
operations using the small diameter steering wheel. The system
has a superior response capability so that the operator can pick
up or place cargo flexibly even in a narrow space. In addition,
steering knob synchronizer function is available as an option.

Cycle time NEW DX50

Displacement

3.3R The 8.0 ton model offers a significant size

Diesel Engine FD70-10
reduction
Displacement Lifting Speed
The 8.0 model features a shorter wheelbase and swift Careful Design Facilitates Inspection and Servicing
mobility while maintaining the power and speed capable of
achieving high productivity. The DX50 8.0 ton model is an
ideal choice for confined spaces.
Filter Layout Optimization Easy Radiator Cleaning Wide Opening Engine Hood
Previous
Displacement
Komatsu tested data,
comparison with ●Length
for Improved Serviceability with a Lock for Easy Servicing
5.9R FD70-8 model. A fully-opening floor plate.
Fuel consumption The results may vary
depending on conditions.
4890 mm
5095 mm [Previous 8.0 ton model] Fuel
pre-filter
●Width
2050 mm
●Lifting Speed (Loaded) ●Traveling Speed (Unloaded)
EW

2120 mm [Previous 8.0 ton model]

N

Diesel Engine FD70-10 Diesel Engine FD70-10

●Turning radius
450 mm/s 31.0 km/h
3450 mm Relay and fuse boxes are
Engine hood
locking provides
3600 mm Fuel main filter arranged in the same location safety servicing
[Previous 8.0 ton model]

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 DX50 Series Specifications ■Dimensions
Advanced Design in Pursuit of 1.2 Model Manufacturer's Designation FD60-10 FD70-10 FD80-10

Characteristics
1.3 Power Type Electric, Diesel, Gasoline, LPG, Cable Diesel Diesel Diesel e
1.4 Operation Type Sitting Sitting Sitting
1.5 Rated Capacity Q Rated Capacity kg 6000 7000 8000

"Safety and Comfort" 1.6

1.8
1.9
Load Center
Load Distance
Wheelbase
c
x
y
Rated Load Center
Front Axle Center to Fork Face
mm
mm
mm
600
580
2300
600
585
2300
600
635
2300
b1 b3 b10 b11

2.1 Service Weight kg 8555 9245 10910 Wa

2.2 Front kg 12950 14330 16565

Weight
Loaded
2.2.1 Rear kg 1605 1915 2345
Axle Loading
2.3 Front kg 3890 3725 4270 α β
Unloaded
Effective Safety Mechanisms 2.3.1
3.1 Tyre Type
Rear kg 4665
Pneumatic
5520
Pneumatic
6640
Pneumatic h4

3.2 Front 8.25-15-12PR(I) 8.25-15-14PR(I) 8.25-15-18PR(I) h3

Tyre Size h1

Tyres
3.3 Rear 8.25-15-12PR(I) 8.25-15-14PR(I) 8.25-15-18PR(I) h6

3.5 Number of Wheel Front/Rear (x=driven) 4x/2 4x/2 4x/2 h2 s

"Operator Presence Sensing system" When the operator 3.6 Tread, Front b10 mm 1470 1470 1540
leaves the seat, 3.7 Tread, Rear b11 mm 1640 1640 1640 m1 m2
The Operator Presence Sensing system incorporates a Operator Presence x y
4.1 Tilting Angle
  Forward/Backward degree 6/12 6/12 6/12 l L2
Lifting/Traveling interlocking function. This is a safety function for Sensing system
is activated 4.2 Mast Height, Lowered h1 2-stage Mast mm 2500 2585 2710 L1
disabling traveling and lifting mechanisms when the operator is not 4.3 Std. Free Lift h2 2-stage Std. Mast, from Ground mm 215 220 220
correctly occupying the seat. An alarm buzzer sounds if the 4.4 Std. Lift Height h3 2-stage Std. Mast, from Ground mm 3000 3000 3000
operator leaves the seat while traveling. 4.5 Mast Height, Extended h4 2-stage Std. Mast mm 4350 4350 4350
Lifting interlock lamp
on the control panel 4.7 Height, Overhead Guard h6 mm 2440 2440 2440 ■Load capacity curve
*The traveling interlocking function only disengages traction and does not automatically apply the brakes. 4.19 Length, with Std. Forks L1 mm 4700 4785 4890 ■FD60

Dimensions
*Operator Presence Sensing system: ISO3691-1 compliant 4.20 Length, to Fork Face L2 mm 3480 3565 3670 6000
4.21 Width, at Tyre b1 Double mm 1980 1980 2050
5000

Capacity (kg)
4.22 Forks s/e/l Thickness x Width x Length mm 65 x 150 x 1220 65 x 150 x 1220 65 x 170 x 1220
4.23 Fork Carriage Class ISO 2328, Type A/B/no Class4, A Class4, A Class4, A 4000
4.24 Width, Fork Carriage b3 mm 1690 1690 1800 3000
A Neutral Start Function for Preventing 4.31 m1 Under Mast mm 220 220 235
Ground Clearance 2000
a Sudden Start 4.32 m2 at Center of Wheelbase mm 295 295 295
4.33 Right Angle Stacking Aisle Ast Plus load length mm 3830 3935 4085
The engine cannot be started unless the F-R switch 600 1000 1400 1800
4.35 Turning Radius Wa mm 3250 3350 3450 Load center (mm)
is in the neutral position.
Loaded, 1st/2nd km/h 11.0/29.0 11.0/29.0 11.0/26.0
5.1 Travel Speed (FWD)
Unloaded, 1st/2nd km/h 12.0/31.0 12.0/31.0 12.0/31.0
■FD70
Neutral indicator
for at-a-glance 7000
Loaded mm/s 500 450 400
information 5.2 Lifting Speed
Unloaded mm/s 560 500 450 6000

Performance

Capacity (kg)
Loaded mm/s 550 480 460 5000
5.3 Lowering Speed
Unloaded mm/s 580 500 500
4000
5.6 Max. Drawbar Pull Loaded 1.5 km/h, 3 min rating kN 44 44 44
5.8 Max. Gradeability Loaded 1.5 km/h, 3 min rating % 29 29 24 3000
5.10 Service Brake Operation/Type Foot/Hydraulic Foot/Hydraulic Foot/Hydraulic
600 1000 1400 1800
5.11 Parking Brake Operation/Control Hand/Mechanical Hand/Mechanical Hand/Mechanical
Load center (mm)
5.12 Steering Type FHPS FHPS FHPS
Parking Brake Alarm 6.4 Battery Voltage/Capacity at 5-hour rating V/Ah 24/52 24/52 24/52 ■FD80
A double action Make Komatsu Komatsu Komatsu 8000
7.1
type brake lever Model SAA4D95LE-5-A SAA4D95LE-5-A SAA4D95LE-5-A
7000

I.C Engine

Capacity (kg)
prevents mishandling 7.2 Rated Output, SAE net kW 69 69 69
-1 6000
7.3 Rated RPM min 2250 2250 2250
7.3.1 Max. Torque, SAE net Nm@min-1 343@1600 343@1600 343@1600 5000
7.4 No. of Cylinder/Displacement cm3 4-3260 4-3260 4-3260 4000
7.6 Fuel Tank Capacity L 140 140 140
8.2 Relief Pressure for Attachment MPa 18.1 18.1 18.1 600 1000 1400 1800

Others
8.2.1 Hydraulic tank Capacity L 115 115 115 Load center (mm)
8.7 Transmission TORQFLOW TORQFLOW TORQFLOW
ISO-Compliant Enhanced
Overhead Guard for Operator's Protection
■Right angle stacking aisle width ■Maximum load and overall height of mast by lifting height
(2-stage free view mast, double tyre, load center 600 mm)
Length of Width of pallet (mm)
pallet
model (mm) 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 maximum Load capacity (kg) Overall height [Lowered / Extended*] (mm)
800 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 fork height (mm) model FD60 FD70 FD80 FD60 FD70 FD80
Comfortable & Fatigue-Free Operation Even Over Long-Hour Operation 900 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 3000 6000 7000 8000 2500/4350 2585/4350 2710/4350
1000 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 3300 6000 7000 8000 2650/4650 2735/4650 2860/4650
6.0t 1100 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 3500 6000 7000 8000 2750/4850 2835/4850 2960/4850
1200 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 3700 6000 7000 8000 2850/5050 2935/5050 3060/5050
Suspension Seat and Cab Floating Structure Comfortable Braking with the Organ-type Pedal 1300 5125 5125 5125 5125 5125 5125 5125 4000 6000 7000 8000 3000/5350 3085/5350 3210/5350
Absorb Vibrations The organ-type pedal allows an 1400 5225 5225 5225 5225 5225 5225 5225 4300 6000 7000 8000 3150/5650 3235/5650 3360/5650

The deluxe suspension seat features improved vibration operator to control braking 800 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 4500 6000 7000 8000 3350/5850 3435/5850 3560/5850

resistance and reduces the burden on the body. The cab comfortably without lifting the 900 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5000 6000 7000 8000 3700/6350 3785/6350 3910/6350

floating structure enables the entire cab to be isolated from the heel from the floor. 1000 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5500 6000 6700 7700 4050/6850 4135/6850 4260/6850
7.0t 1100 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 6000 5700 6500 7500 4300/7350 4385/7350 4510/7350
frame and the rubber cushioning of the engine mounts reduces
1200 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 5155 * With standard load backrest
the vibrations transmitted from
1300 5235 5235 5235 5235 5235 5235 5235
the engine and road surface.
1400 5335 5335 5335 5335 5335 5335 5335
The overall design concept is
800 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305
operator and load friendly. 900 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305
The Low Noise Design 1000 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305
• Six-step reclining backrest
The low-noise design of the compact engine reduces 8.0t 1100 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305
• 170 mm slide distance
backward and forward unpleasant noise levels during operation. 1200 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305 5305
• Seat cushion adjustment dial 1300 5385 5385 5385 5385 5385 5385 5385
• The retractable seat belt 1400 5485 5485 5485 5485 5485 5485 5485 Aisle width shownin this table are not inclusive any operational clearance.

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