USED CATERPILLAR DP40

This 1997 Cat DP40 forklift for sale in Montgomery, Pennsylvania is available now for $9,000 OBO and is powered by a seller-reported Mitsubishi diesel engine. The seller describes the machine as being in good condition and states that it starts good and runs great. The Caterpillar DP40 falls into approximately the 4-metric-ton industrial forklift class, although buyers should confirm the exact rated capacity from the machine's data plate. This used Cat diesel forklift may be suitable for manufacturing, equipment yards, lumber operations, farms, warehouses, shops, and other heavy material-handling applications. Reasonable offers are considered. Transportation and financing assistance may be available through independent providers.
Available now in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, this 1997 Cat DP40 forklift for sale is a heavy-duty diesel industrial forklift equipped with a Mitsubishi engine and priced at $9,000 OBO. The seller describes the forklift as being in good condition, reports that it starts easily and runs great, and is open to reasonable offers from serious buyers.
For a business, farm, equipment yard, lumber operation, manufacturing facility, repair shop, or material-handling operation looking for a capable used diesel forklift without the expense of purchasing a newer machine, this Caterpillar DP40 deserves consideration.
1997 Cat DP40 Diesel Forklift
The Caterpillar DP40 belongs to Cat's heavier industrial forklift lineup and was designed for applications requiring more lifting capability than smaller warehouse-style forklifts.
Published information for the DP40 model family generally places it in approximately the 4-metric-ton forklift class. The exact rated lifting capacity of this individual machine should be confirmed from its forklift capacity plate before purchase because capacity can vary depending on mast configuration, fork length, attachments, load center, and other factors.
At an asking price of $9,000 OBO, this machine may be especially attractive to an operation looking for straightforward material-handling capability while keeping equipment costs under control.
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine
The seller reports that this Cat DP40 is powered by a Mitsubishi engine.
Mitsubishi diesel engines were used within the Cat DP40 forklift family, although the exact engine model installed in this particular machine has not been confirmed because the engine identification information and machine serial number were not supplied.
Most importantly, the seller reports that the forklift:

Starts good
Runs great
Is in good condition
Is available now
Is priced at $9,000 OBO

Is open to reasonable offers

Buyers should independently inspect the engine and overall machine condition before purchase.
Heavy-Duty Material Handling
A forklift in the Cat DP40 size class can serve a wide range of commercial, agricultural, and industrial operations.
Potential applications include:

Moving machinery and equipment
Loading and unloading trucks
Handling palletized materials
Lumber and building-material yards
Manufacturing facilities
Fabrication shops
Equipment dealerships
Agricultural operations
Industrial yards
Warehouses
Maintenance facilities
Construction support
Shop and property operations

The diesel configuration makes this machine particularly suited to outdoor yards, open industrial areas, and other environments appropriate for diesel-powered equipment.
Buyers planning indoor use should determine whether the intended facility has appropriate ventilation and operating procedures for diesel equipment.
Practical Older Caterpillar Forklift
Older Cat forklifts continue to attract buyers looking for commercial equipment with a relatively straightforward mechanical design.
Rather than investing considerably more money into a newer forklift, an operation needing occasional or regular material-handling capacity may find value in an older machine that is reportedly running well.
This machine is being represented according to the seller's current description. No claims are being made that it has been completely restored, rebuilt, or recently serviced unless additional documentation becomes available.
Because it is a 1997 machine, buyers should inspect wear-related components such as:

Lift chains
Mast rollers
Hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic hoses
Carriage
Forks
Steering components
Brakes
Tires
Transmission
Cooling system
Engine
Controls

Seller Reports Good Operating Condition
The seller describes this forklift as being in good condition and states that it starts good and runs great.
No operating hours were provided.
No major mechanical defects were disclosed in the information currently supplied, although that should not be interpreted as a guarantee that no wear or maintenance needs exist.
A qualified buyer or mechanic should inspect the forklift and confirm its current condition prior to purchase.
Lift Capacity and Mast Configuration
The DP40 designation generally places the machine in approximately the 4-metric-ton forklift class.
However, the exact usable capacity of a forklift is determined by its specific data plate and configuration.
Capacity may change depending on:

Mast height
Mast configuration
Fork length
Load center
Carriage
Side-shift equipment
Fork positioning equipment
Other installed attachments

The exact mast type and maximum lift height were not supplied.
For that reason, buyers should confirm the forklift's data plate before using it for any specific load requirement.
Priced at $9,000 OBO
The current asking price for this 1997 Cat DP40 forklift is $9,000 OBO.
The seller is open to reasonable offers and is interested in working with a serious buyer.
For businesses comparing used forklifts in Pennsylvania, this pricing provides an opportunity to consider a heavier industrial diesel forklift without entering the price range commonly associated with newer commercial equipment.
Located in Montgomery, Pennsylvania
The forklift is located in Montgomery, PA, providing convenient access for buyers throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets.
Nationwide transportation assistance may be available through independent equipment-shipping providers. Transportation cost will depend on the forklift's dimensions, weight, mast height, pickup conditions, and final destination.
Financing assistance may also be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Approval, rates, terms, and conditions are determined by the financing provider.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this machine on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.
Asking $9,000 OBO. Serious buyers are encouraged to contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC with questions or a reasonable offer.