4,000 lb
Rated capacity
LP
Power
cushion
Tire
IC
Series
The Bobcat GC20S-9 is a 4,000 lb four-wheel LPG cushion-tire forklift and the entry point of Bobcat’s medium-capacity cushion line. Its 2.5L GCT GK25 engine makes 59 hp, more than the small-capacity family’s engine, and LP cylinder swap keeps it in service across shifts without a charging window.
At 130.9 in overall length and a 76.2 in turning radius, it is sized for standard manufacturing and distribution aisles rather than the tightest staging areas. Cushion tires keep it low and stable on smooth concrete floors.
It shares its mast options, 24 in load center, and chassis platform with the 5,000 to 6,500 lb GC25S-9, GC30S-9, and GC33S-9 above it, so upgrading capacity later does not mean relearning a new truck.
Choose the GC20S-9 when your heaviest recurring load runs close to two tons and you want the medium-capacity platform’s mast options, or expect to move up in capacity later. Tell us your load and mast height needs, and we will confirm the fit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 4,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Load center | 24 in |
| Configuration | 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance |
Engine & power
| Fuel type | LPG |
|---|---|
| Engine | GCT GK25 2.5L (59 hp) |
Dimensions
| Free lift | 5.8 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 83.9 in |
| Overhead guard height | 83.6 in |
| Overall length | 130.9 in |
| Outside turning radius | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed (laden / unladen) | 10.6 / 10.9 mph |
|---|---|
| Lift speed (laden / unladen) | 124 / 128 fpm |
| Gradeability (laden @ 1 mph) | 33% |
| Tire type | Cushion |
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Bobcat GC20S-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the GC20S-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
GC20S-9 FAQs
Is 4,000 lb enough for standard manufacturing pallets?
It covers most single-pallet manufacturing and distribution loads up to two tons. If your heaviest recurring load runs past that, the 5,000 lb GC25S-9 gives more headroom on the same platform.
What is the next step up from the GC20S-9?
The GC25S-9 adds 1,000 lb of capacity on the same chassis and mast platform, a straightforward move if your load profile creeps up.