4,000 lb
Rated capacity
Diesel
Power
pneumatic
Tire
IC
Series
The Bobcat D20S-9 is a 4,000 lb four-wheel diesel pneumatic-tire forklift, the entry point of Bobcat’s medium-capacity 9 Series diesel range. Its 2,392 cc Tier 4 Final engine runs quiet and clean for a diesel, with three selectable performance modes (ECO/STD/HIGH).
At 142.7 in overall length and an 87.8 in turning radius, it handles standard yard and building-materials work without the bulk of the larger diesel trucks above it.
The Guardian Stability System and Operator Sensing System are standard, and scheduled maintenance intervals are extended — engine oil to 1,000 hours, transmission and drive axle oil to 2,000 hours — to lower total cost of ownership.
Choose the D20S-9 when your heaviest recurring load stays under two tons and diesel fits your site better than LPG. Tell us your load and fuel infrastructure, 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 | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2,392 cc, 62 hp Tier 4 Final |
Dimensions
| Free lift | 5.79 in |
|---|---|
| Mast lowered height | 86.2 in |
| Overhead guard height | 85.9 in |
| Overall length | 142.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in |
| Outside turning radius | 87.8 in |
Performance & chassis
| Travel speed (laden / unladen) | 12.5 / 13.0 mph |
|---|---|
| Lift speed (laden / unladen) | 118.7 / 126.8 fpm |
| Max. gradeability (laden) | 38.1% |
| Tire type | Pneumatic |
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Bobcat D20S-9 sales, rentals & service near you
We stock, rent, and service the D20S-9 across Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and North & Central Alabama. Find your local team:
D20S-9 FAQs
Why choose diesel over LPG at this capacity?
No propane cylinder exchange to manage, and diesel typically runs a lower fuel cost per hour in heavy-use outdoor applications. The D20S-9 fits sites without existing LP infrastructure.
How does the D20S-9 compare to the D25S-9?
Both share the same 2,392 cc Tier 4 Final diesel engine and 66.9 in wheelbase. The D25S-9 carries 1,000 lb more capacity — step up if your heaviest recurring load runs past two tons.