IC pneumatic forklift

AX50 Series

  • Tire type Pneumatic Pneumatic
  • Power type LPG/Dual fuel LPG/Dual fuel
  • Capacity 1 360 - 1 580 kg 3,000 - 3,500 lbs.
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Big power and performance in a small package

The AX50 is designed to move high volumes and big loads reliably. Integrating Komatsu’s 100-year history of rigorous engineering in mining and construction, it’s built for efficiency and productivity with operator comfort in mind.

  • Optimized operator comfort and efficiency
  • Fuel efficiency, low maintenance help lower costs
  • Engineered for utmost durability and reliability

Features and benefits

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Enhanced safety for employees and goods

The Komatsu Operator Presence System (KOPS) Plus, standard with AX50 series, locks out lift, lower, tilt and travel functions when the operator leaves the seat for more than three seconds. The forks cannot lower while the key is in the off position.
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High-efficiency drivetrain

Our expertise in construction is behind the AX50’s full floating drivetrain. High torque delivered by a powerful engine is channeled through a heat dissipating aluminum transmission case and a rugged dust- and leak-resistant, double-seal U-joint design.
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Multiple solutions to reduce operator fatigue

The fully hydrostatic power steering (FHPS) system offers you easy steering even at slow speeds and is engineered to eliminate kickback. Further improving operator feel are a small-diameter steering wheel and optional spinner knob for one-handed control.
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Advanced ergonomic design

Designed to improve operator comfort and reduce fatigue, the Komatsu Komfort Zone is a dual floating structure: dampening mounts protect the frame from engine vibration; additional mounts isolate your operators from the frame. Sealed floorboard reduces engine noise and heat.
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Angled ports to manage exhaust and dust

Hot engine air, dust and exhaust can affect operators over time. The AX50 series’ angled exhaust ports in the counterweight aim exhaust away while traveling in reverse. Exhaust vents low on the counterweight point away from the ground and don’t stir up dust.
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Excellent sightlines front and rear

An unrestricted view of the fork tips and surroundings. The thoughtfully designed mast, console and low-profile dash provide you outstanding forward visibility. Upper corners of the counterweight are angled for clear sightlines in reverse.

Specifications for AX50

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General
GENERAL FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Power Type LPG / Dual Fuel LPG / Dual Fuel
Operation Type Sit-Down Sit-Down
Capacity @ 24 in. (600mm) Load Center 1 360 kg 1 580 kg
Load Distance From Center Axle (2 Stage) 390 mm 390 mm
Wheelbase 1 400 mm 1 400 mm
GENERAL FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Power Type LPG / Dual Fuel LPG / Dual Fuel
Operation Type Sit-Down Sit-Down
Capacity @ 24 in (600 mm) Load Center 3,000 lbs. 3,500 lbs.
Load Distance From Center Axle (2 Stage) 15.4 in 15.4 in
Wheelbase 55.1 in 55.1 in
Weight
WEIGHT FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Service Weight 2 695 kg 2 875 kg
Axle Loading - Loaded Front 3 525 kg 3 840 kg
Axle Loading - Loaded Rear 530 kg 615 kg
Axle Loading - Unloaded Front 1 190 kg 1 140 kg
Axle Loading - Unloaded Rear 1 505 kg 1 735 kg
WEIGHT FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Service Weight 5,940 lbs. 6,340 lbs.
Axle Loading - Loaded Front 7,770 lbs. 8,470 lbs.
Axle Loading - Loaded Rear 1,170 lbs. 1,355 lbs.
Axle Loading - Unloaded Front 2,620 lbs. 2,510 lbs.
Axle Loading - Unloaded Rear 3,320 lbs. 3,820 lbs.
Tires
TIRES FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Tire Type Pneumatic Pneumatic
Tire Size - Front 6.5 - 10 - 10PR (I) 6.5 - 10 - 10PR (I)
Tire Size - Rear 5 - 8 - 8PR (I) 5 - 8 - 8PR (I)
Number of Wheels, Front/Rear 2x / 2 2x / 2
Tread  Front 890 mm 890 mm
  Rear 895 mm 895 mm
TIRES FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Tire Type Pneumatic Pneumatic
Tire Size - Front 6.5 - 10 - 10PR (I) 6.5 - 10 - 10PR (I)
Tire Size - Rear 5 - 8 - 8PR (I) 5 - 8 - 8PR (I)
Number of Wheels, Front/Rear 2x / 2 2x / 2
Tread  Front 35 in 35 in
Rear 35.2 in 35.2 in
Dimensions
DIMENSIONS FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Tilting Angle, 2-Stage (FV) Masts, Forward/Backward 6 / 8 deg 6 / 8 deg
Tilting Angle, 3-Stage (TFV) Masts, Forward/Backward 6 / 5 deg 6 / 5 deg
Mast Height - Lowered (2-stage std. mast) 2 170 mm 2 170 mm
Mast Height - Extended (2-stage std. mast) 4 470 mm 4 470 mm
Free Lift Height (2-stage std. mast) 140 mm 140 mm
Maximum Fork Height (2-stage std. mast) 3 250 mm 3 250 mm
Height Overhead Guard 2 070 mm 2 070 mm
Length, with Standard Forks 3 295 mm 3 335 mm
Length to Fork Face (2-stage mast) 2 225 mm 2 265 mm
Overall Width at Drive Tires 1 070 mm 1 070 mm
Forks, Thickness x Width x Length 40 x 100 x 1070 mm 40 x 100 x 1070 mm
Carriage Width / ITA Class 1 040 mm / II 1 040 mm / II
Ground Clearance, Under Mast 140 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance, Center of Wheelbase 130 mm 130 mm
Right Angle Stacking Aisle (2-stage mast without load length & clearance) †† 2 345 mm 2 380 mm
Turning Radius, Outside 1 955 mm 1 990 mm
DIMENSIONS FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Tilting Angle, 2-Stage (FV) Masts, Forward/Backward 6 / 8 deg 6 / 8 deg
Tilting Angle, 3-Stage (TFV) Masts, Forward/Backward 6 / 5 deg 6 / 5 deg
Mast Height - Lowered (2-stage std. mast) 85.5 in 85.5 in
Mast Height - Extended (2-stage std. mast) 176 in 176 in
Free Lift Height (2-stage std. mast) 5.5 in 5.5 in
Maximum Fork Height (2-stage std. mast) 128 in 128 in
Height Overhead Guard 81.5 in 81.5 in
Length, with Standard Forks 129.7 in 131.3 in
Length to Fork Face (2-stage mast) 87.6 in 89.2 in
Overall Width at Drive Tires 42.1 in 42.1 in
Forks, Thickness x Width x Length 1.6 x 3.9 x 42 in 1.6 x 4 x 42.1 in
Carriage Width / ITA Class 41 in / II 41 in / II
Ground Clearance, Under Mast 5.5 in 5.5 in
Ground Clearance, Center of Wheelbase 5.1 in 5.1 in
Right Angle Stacking Aisle (2-stage mast without load length & clearance) †† 92.4 in 93.7 in
Turning Radius, Outside 77 in 78.3 in
Performance
PERFORMANCE FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Travel Speed, Forward, Loaded/Unloaded 18.5 / 19 kph 18.5 / 19 kph
Lifting Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (2-stage mast) 590 / 640 mm/s 590 / 640 mm/s
Lowering Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (2-stage mast) 500 / 550 mm/s 500 / 550 mm/s
Maximum Drawbar Pull, Loaded 16.7 kN 16.7 kN
Maximum Gradeability 39% 35%
Service Brake, Operation/Control Foot / Hydraulic Foot / Hydraulic
Parking Brake, Operation/Control Hand / Mechanical Hand / Mechanical
Steering Type FHPS FHPS
PERFORMANCE FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Travel Speed, Forward, Loaded/Unloaded 11.5 / 11.8 mph 11.5 / 11.8 mph
Lifting Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (2-stage mast) 116 / 126 fpm 116 / 126 fpm
Lowering Speed, Loaded/Unloaded (2-stage mast) 98.4 / 108.3 fpm 98.4 / 108.3 fpm
Maximum Drawbar Pull, Loaded 3,700 lbs. 3,700 lbs.
Maximum Gradeability 39% 35%
Service Brake, Operation/Control Foot / Hydraulic Foot / Hydraulic
Parking Brake, Operation/Control Hand / Mechanical Hand / Mechanical
Steering Type FHPS FHPS
Drive
DRIVE FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Engine Manufacturer / Engine Model GCT / GK21 GCT / GK21
Rated Output (SAE Net) 40 kW @ 2 700 rpm 40 kW @ 2 700 rpm
Maximum Torque (SAE Net) 159 Nm @ 1 600 rpm 159 Nm @ 1 600 rpm
# of Cylinders / Displacement 4 / 2 065 cm3 4 / 2 065 cm3
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 40 L
DRIVE FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Engine Manufacturer / Engine Model GCT / GK21 GCT / GK21
Rated Output (SAE Net) 54 HP @ 2,700 rpm 54 HP @ 2,700 rpm
Maximum Torque (SAE Net) 117 lbs.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm 117 lbs.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm
# of Cylinders / Displacement 4 / 126 in3 4 / 126 in3
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal 10.6 US gal
Other
OTHER FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Relief Pressure, Maximum 181 bar 181 bar
Transmission Powershift Powershift
OTHER FG15HTU-20 FG18HTU-20
Relief Pressure, Maximum 2,650 psi 2,650 psi
Transmission Powershift Powershift
  • EPA-compliant GK21 industrial engine with high torque at low RPMs for power and fuel efficiency
  • Komfort zone dual floating structure
  • Full floating transmission
  • Spinner knob steering wheel
  • Self-adjusting brakes
  • EZ view mast
  • KOPS Plus lock lift/Travel interlock
  • Low-profile dash display
  • Drawbar pin in counterweight
  • Electronic ignition, anti-restart ignition switch
  • Fully hydrostatic power steering
  • Long-life headlights (OHG-mounted)
  • High-mount air intake
  • Horn with actuator on center of steering wheel
  • Full suspension Komfort seat and operator restraint system with orange seat belt
  • 3-function hydraulic control valve
  • Parking brake with double-action release
  • Large, open floor space with operator compartment suspended-mount pedals
  • Transmission torque converter oil cooler
  • Load backrest
  • Engine protection system
  • Critical wiring harness connectors are waterproof
  • Contoured, easy-to-grip, hydraulic control lever knobs
  • EPA-compliant GK21 industrial engine with high torque at low RPMs for power and fuel efficiency
  • Komfort zone dual floating structure
  • Full floating transmission
  • Spinner knob steering wheel
  • Self-adjusting brakes
  • EZ view mast
  • KOPS Plus lock lift/Travel interlock
  • Low-profile dash display
  • Drawbar pin in counterweight
  • Electronic ignition, anti-restart ignition switch
  • Fully hydrostatic power steering
  • Long-life headlights (OHG-mounted)
  • High-mount air intake
  • Horn with actuator on center of steering wheel
  • Full suspension Komfort seat and operator restraint system with orange seat belt
  • 3-function hydraulic control valve
  • Parking brake with double-action release
  • Large, open floor space with operator compartment suspended-mount pedals
  • Transmission torque converter oil cooler
  • Load backrest
  • Engine protection system
  • Critical wiring harness connectors are waterproof
  • Contoured, easy-to-grip, hydraulic control lever knobs
  • Warning lights and audible travel alarms
  • Cotton-core radiator
  • Dual-fuel system
  • Optional fork lengths
  • Side shifter - hang-on or integral
  • 4-way valve and internal hosing
  • Solid pneumatic tires
  • Non-marking tires
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Warning lights and audible travel alarms
  • Cotton-core radiator
  • Dual-fuel system
  • Optional fork lengths
  • Side shifter - hang-on or integral
  • 4-way valve and internal hosing
  • Solid pneumatic tires
  • Non-marking tires
  • Fire extinguisher

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