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Hyster W40Z vs Hyster W45ZHD

Side by side on the 8 specifications both manufacturers publish and we verified. Each value links to its own source.

SpecHyster W40ZHyster W45ZHD
Fork length (standard)48 in [src]36 / 42 / 48 in [src]
Fork spread (standard, nominal)27 in [src]26.4 in [src]
Travel speed, loaded (Mode 3, 4,000 lb)3.4 mph [src]3.7 mph [src]
Travel speed, empty (Mode 3)3.8 mph [src]3.7 mph [src]
Battery voltage24 V [src]24 V [src]
Battery capacity (standard battery pack, 6 hr rate)158 Ah [src]300 Ah [src]
Truck weight with battery power pack (approx.)850 lb [src]624-659 lb [src]
Power24-volt electric, SEM transistor traction control [src]24-volt electric, AC traction [src]

All W40Z specsAll W45ZHD specs

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Sources

  1. Hyster W40Z brochure, Part No. W40Z/BTG 1/2006 (hyster.com) (retrieved November 3, 2026)
  2. Hyster W45ZHD2 Product Technical Guide (North America) (retrieved November 3, 2026)