4,000 lb
Rated capacity
Electric
Power
cushion
Tire
Electric
Series
The Bobcat BC20SC-5 is a 4,000 lb four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift and the top of Bobcat’s small-capacity cushion line. It carries the heaviest rated load in the family while keeping the same 36V system and cushion tires built for smooth indoor concrete.
That capacity suits printing and plastics plants moving roll stock, bundled material, or bulk packaged goods across a polished floor. At 120.9 in overall length and a 71.2 in turning radius it is the largest of the three, but it still stays inside typical indoor aisle widths.
Cushion tires are the right call when every load stays on a smooth interior floor. Bobcat’s pneumatic X-7 trio covers the operations that also need to cross a dock apron, gravel, or a yard, so there is no reason to pay for that if your floor never changes.
Choose the BC20SC-5 when your heaviest recurring load runs close to two tons and you need the most capacity the cushion family offers. Send us your application details and we will confirm it is the right unit before you commit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 4,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance |
Electrical & power
| System voltage | 36V |
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Dimensions
| Free lift | 5.3 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 83.9 in |
| Overhead guard height | 86.8 in |
| Overall length | 120.9 in |
| Outside turning radius | 71.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 48 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed | 9.3 mph |
|---|---|
| Tire type | Cushion |
Part of the Electric Counterbalance Forklifts range →
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Bobcat BC20SC-5 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the BC20SC-5 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
BC20SC-5 FAQs
Can the BC20SC-5 handle 4,000 lb loads all shift on smooth floors?
Yes, 4,000 lb is its rated capacity at a 24 in load center, and the cushion tires are built for exactly that kind of sustained indoor duty on polished concrete. If your floors are uneven or you need yard access, look at the pneumatic X-7 trio instead.
How does the BC20SC-5 compare to the BC15S-5 and BC18S-5?
It is the top of the small-capacity cushion family at 4,000 lb, 1,000 lb above the BC15S-5 and 500 lb above the BC18S-5. It is also the longest of the three at 120.9 in and has the widest turning radius at 71.2 in.
Is cushion tire and 36V enough for a printing or plastics plant floor?
For smooth-floor plants running rolls, bundled stock, or bulk material indoors, cushion tires and a 36V system are a straightforward, lower-cost fit. Tell us your typical load and floor conditions and we will confirm before you buy.