6,500 lb
Rated capacity
LP
Power
cushion
Tire
IC
Series
The Bobcat GC33S-9 is a 6,500 lb four-wheel LPG cushion-tire forklift and the top of Bobcat’s medium-capacity cushion range. It runs the same 59 hp 2.5L GCT GK25 engine as the GC20S-9, GC25S-9, and GC30S-9 below it.
At 136.8 in overall length and an 81.5 in turning radius, it is the longest-turning truck in the medium-capacity family, the tradeoff for its added capacity.
LPG power keeps it in service across multiple shifts without a charging window, and cushion tires keep it stable on smooth concrete in manufacturing and distribution settings.
Choose the GC33S-9 when your heaviest recurring load runs close to 3.25 tons and you want to stay on the medium-capacity platform rather than step up to a larger-capacity chassis. Tell us your load, and we will confirm the fit.
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Specifications
Capacity & load
| Rated load capacity | 6,500 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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 83.9 in |
| Overhead guard height | 83.6 in |
| Overall length | 136.8 in |
| Outside turning radius | 81.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed (laden / unladen) | 10.3 / 10.9 mph |
|---|---|
| Lift speed (laden / unladen) | 118 / 128 fpm |
| Gradeability (laden @ 1 mph) | 22% |
| Tire type | Cushion |
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Bobcat GC33S-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the GC33S-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
GC33S-9 FAQs
Should I get the GC33S-9 or step up to the large-capacity GC35S-9?
If your heaviest recurring load stays at or under 6,500 lb, the GC33S-9 is the simpler, lower-cost option on the medium-capacity chassis. Move to the 8,000 lb GC35S-9 only if you regularly run heavier than that.
What sets the GC33S-9 apart from the rest of the medium-capacity family?
It carries the highest capacity in the family at 6,500 lb, on the same engine, mast, and load center as the GC20S-9, GC25S-9, and GC30S-9 below it.