C Specifications

FC 4500 Series

Sit-down Rider
Lift Truck

FC 4500

Series
C FC 4500 Series Sit-down Rider
Lift Truck

9.5" 36" Std 42" Opt

43.3" 40, 50 40, 50 16
Frame 39 10.5" 37" Std 43" Opt
55, 60 55, 60

21

48"

18

86"
Std 9
17

19.8" - 40, 50, 55

24.3" - 60
48 18.2"14.6"

1.0" 2.8"
42 41

38 22

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 FC 4500 Series Specifications

1 Manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation

General Information

2 Model FC 4510/15-40 FC 4520/25-40

3 Load Capacity* lb 4000
4 Load Center Fork Face to Load CG in 24
5 Power Electric 36-Volt / 48-Volt
6 Operator Type Sit-down Rider Counterbalanced
7 Tire Type Cushion
8 Wheels (x = driven) Number Front/Rear 2x / 2
9 Mast (See Mast Chart) Lifting Height (MFH) in 188
Free Lift Height in 32.2
12 Fork Carriage ITA Class II
13 Forks Standard L x W x T in 36 x 4 x 1.8
Optional Lengths in 42, 48, 54, 60
14 Tilt F° / B° degree 5/5
Dimensions

Interlocked Fork Height** in 66

Battery Compartment in 27 33
15 Headlength Length to Fork Face in 77.8 84
16 Width Overall Standard Tread in 43.4
Wide Tread in 47.5
17 Height with Load Backrest Mast Collapsed in 83
18 Mast Extended in 236
21 Turning Radius in 69.1 75.3
22 Load Distance Center of Wheel to Fork Face in 15.8
23 Aisle Width (Add Load + Clear) Right Angle Stack in 84.9 91.1
24 Speed Travel Empty / Loaded 48V mph 11 / 10.2
Empty / Loaded 36V mph 9 / 8.3
Performance

25 Speed Lift†† DC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 76

Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 58
AC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 92
Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 71
26 Speed Lower Empty / Loaded fpm 84
32 Weight, Less Battery lb 7,243 7,195
Weights

33 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 11,987 11,752

Loaded Rear lb 1,886 2,242
34 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 4,787 4,851
Unloaded Rear lb 5,086 5,144
36 Tires Size Front in 21 x 7 x 15
37 Size Rear in 16 x 6 x 10.5
38 Wheelbase in 49.7 54.7
39 Tread/Track Width Front Standard / Rear in 36.4 / 36
Chassis

Front Optional / Rear in 40.5 / 36

40 Ground Clearance, Loaded Lowest Point in 3
41 Center of Wheelbase in 4.8
42 Grade Clearance, Loaded % 38 35
43 Brakes Service Foot Hydraulic
44 Parking Hand Electro-hydraulic
45 Battery Type Lead Acid
46 Capacity - 36V AH 1210 1430
kWh 42.5 50.2
Capacity - 48V AH 880 1100
Battery

kWh 41.2 51.5

47 Weight - Min lb 2630 2800
Weight - Max lb 3200 4000
Size - Max Length 27.25 32.94
Width 38.69
Height 22.25
48 Battery Floor Height With Rollers / w/o Rollers in 17.4 / 17.1
Motors

49 Motors Tractor Motor, dia in 11.4

50 Lift Motor, dia in 7.2
51 Operating Pressure For Attachments psi Up to 3000

* Optional masts, attachments, longer load dimensions and higher lifting heights may result in derating of the capacity. Contact local dealer.
** Forward tilt restricted to 2° above this height.
† With maintenance-free batteries or batteries with a lid (flat top), consult factory.
†† Based on TT mast.
 FC 4500 Series Specifications

1 Manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation

General Information

2 Model FC 4510/15-50 FC 4520/25-50 FC 4540/45-50

3 Load Capacity* lb 5000
4 Load Center Fork Face to Load CG in 24
5 Power Electric 36-Volt / 48-Volt
6 Operator Type Sit-down Rider Counterbalanced
7 Tire Type Cushion
8 Wheels (x = driven) Number Front/Rear 2x / 2
9 Mast (See Mast Chart) Lifting Height (MFH) in 188
Free Lift Height in 32.2
12 Fork Carriage ITA Class II
13 Forks Standard L x W x T in 36 x 4 x 1.8
Optional Lengths in 42, 48, 54, 60
14 Tilt F° / B° degree 5/5
Dimensions

Interlocked Fork Height** in 66

Battery Compartment in 27 33 36
15 Headlength Length to Fork Face in 81.2 84 87.1
16 Width Overall Standard Tread in 43.4
Wide Tread in 47.5
17 Height with Load Backrest Mast Collapsed in 83
18 Mast Extended in 236
21 Turning Radius in 71.9 75.4 78.0
22 Load Distance Center of Wheel to Fork Face in 15.8
23 Aisle Width (Add Load + Clear) Right Angle Stack in 87.7 91.2 93.8
24 Speed Travel Empty / Loaded 48V mph 10.9 / 9.9
Empty / Loaded 36V mph 8.8 / 8.0
Performance

25 Speed Lift†† DC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 70

Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 50
AC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 86
Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 66
26 Speed Lower Empty / Loaded fpm 84
32 Weight, Less Battery lb 8,090 7,736 7,454
Weights

33 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 13,616 13,641 13,456

Loaded Rear lb 2,103 1,895 2,097
34 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 4,616 5,014 4,829
Unloaded Rear lb 6,104 5,522 5,724
36 Tires Size Front in 21 x 8 x 15
37 Size Rear in 16 x 6 x 10.5
38 Wheelbase in 49.7 54.7 54.7
39 Tread/Track Width Front Standard / Rear in 35.4 / 36
Chassis

Front Optional / Rear in 39.5 / 36

40 Ground Clearance, Loaded Lowest Point in 3
41 Center of Wheelbase in 4.8
42 Grade Clearance, Loaded % 38 35 35
43 Brakes Service Foot Hydraulic
44 Parking Hand Electro-hydraulic
45 Battery Type Lead Acid
46 Capacity - 36V AH 1210 1430 1650
kWh 42.5 50.2 57.9
Capacity - 48V AH 880 1100 1210
Battery

kWh 41.2 51.5 56.6

47 Weight - Min lb 2630 2800 3100
Weight - Max lb 3200 4000 4250
Size - Max Length 27.25 32.94 36.38
Width 38.69
Height 22.25
48 Battery Floor Height With Rollers / w/o Rollers in 17.4 / 17.1
Motors

49 Motors Tractor Motor, dia in 11.4

50 Lift Motor, dia in 7.2
51 Operating Pressure For Attachments psi Up to 3000

* Optional masts, attachments, longer load dimensions and higher lifting heights may result in derating of the capacity. Contact local dealer.
** Forward tilt restricted to 2° above this height.
† With maintenance-free batteries or batteries with a lid (flat top), consult factory.
†† Based on TT mast.
 FC 4500 Series Specifications

1 Manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation

General Information

2 Model FC 4520/25-55 FC 4540/45-55

3 Load Capacity* lb 5500
4 Load Center Fork Face to Load CG in 24
5 Power Electric 36-Volt / 48-Volt
6 Operator Type Sit-down Rider Counterbalanced
7 Tire Type Cushion
8 Wheels (x = driven) Number Front/Rear 2x / 2
9 Mast (See Mast Chart) Lifting Height (MFH) in 188
Free Lift Height in 32.2
12 Fork Carriage ITA Class II
13 Forks Standard L x W x T in 36 x 5 x 1.8
Optional Lengths in 42, 48, 54, 60
14 Tilt F° / B° degree 5/5
Dimensions

Interlocked Fork Height** in 66

Battery Compartment in 33 36
15 Headlength Length to Fork Face in 87.4 90.5
16 Width Overall Standard Tread in 45.2
Wide Tread in 48
17 Height with Load Backrest Mast Collapsed in 83
18 Mast Extended in 236
21 Turning Radius in 78.2 80.9
22 Load Distance Center of Wheel to Fork Face in 15.8
23 Aisle Width (Add Load + Clear) Right Angle Stack in 94.0 96.7
24 Speed Travel Empty / Loaded 48V mph 10.8 / 9.7
Empty / Loaded 36V mph 8.8 / 7.8
Performance

25 Speed Lift†† DC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 68

Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 47
AC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 81
Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 62
26 Speed Lower Empty / Loaded fpm 84
32 Weight, Less Battery lb 8,285 8,166
Weights

33 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 14,308 14,111

Loaded Rear lb 2,277 2,655
34 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 4,818 4,622
Unloaded Rear lb 6,267 6,644
36 Tires Size Front in 21 x 9 x 15
37 Size Rear in 16 x 7 x 10.5
38 Wheelbase in 54.7 54.7
39 Tread/Track Width Front Standard / Rear in 36.2 / 36
Chassis

Front Optional / Rear in 39 / 36

40 Ground Clearance, Loaded Lowest Point in 3
41 Center of Wheelbase in 4.8
42 Grade Clearance, Loaded % 35 35
43 Brakes Service Foot Hydraulic
44 Parking Hand Electro-hydraulic
45 Battery Type Lead Acid
46 Capacity - 36V AH 1430 1650
kWh 50.2 57.9
Capacity - 48V AH 1100 1210
Battery

kWh 51.5 56.6

47 Weight - Min lb 2800 3100
Weight - Max lb 4000 4250
Size - Max Length 32.94 36.38
Width 38.69
Height 22.25
48 Battery Floor Height With Rollers / w/o Rollers in 17.4 / 17.1
Motors

49 Motors Tractor Motor, dia in 11.4

50 Lift Motor, dia in 7.2
51 Operating Pressure For Attachments psi Up to 3000

* Optional masts, attachments, longer load dimensions and higher lifting heights may result in derating of the capacity. Contact local dealer.
** Forward tilt restricted to 2° above this height.
† With maintenance-free batteries or batteries with a lid (flat top), consult factory.
†† Based on TT mast.
 FC 4500 Series Specifications

1 Manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation

General Information

2 Model FC 4520/25-60 FC 4540/45-60

3 Load Capacity* lb 6000
4 Load Center Fork Face to Load CG in 24
5 Power Electric 36-Volt / 48-Volt
6 Operator Type Sit-down Rider Counterbalanced
7 Tire Type Cushion
8 Wheels (x = driven) Number Front/Rear 2x / 2
9 Mast (See Mast Chart) Lifting Height (MFH) in 180
Free Lift Height in 32.2
12 Fork Carriage ITA Class III
13 Forks Standard L x W x T in 36 x 5 x 1.8
Optional Lengths in 42, 48, 54, 60
14 Tilt F° / B° degree 5/5
Dimensions

Interlocked Fork Height** in 66

Battery Compartment in 33 36
15 Headlength Length to Fork Face in 87.7 90.8
16 Width Overall Standard Tread in 45
Wide Tread in 48
17 Height with Load Backrest Mast Collapsed in 83
18 Mast Extended in 228
21 Turning Radius in 78.2 80.9
22 Load Distance Center of Wheel to Fork Face in 16.1
23 Aisle Width (Add Load + Clear) Right Angle Stack in 94.3 97.0
24 Speed Travel Empty / Loaded 48V mph 10.8 / 9.5
Empty / Loaded 36V mph 8.8 / 7.6
Performance

25 Speed Lift†† DC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 66

Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 43
AC Empty / Loaded 48V fpm 110 / 76
Empty / Loaded 36V fpm 104 / 57
26 Speed Lower Empty / Loaded fpm 84
32 Weight, Less Battery lb 8,687 8,226
Weights

33 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 15,364 15,078

Loaded Rear lb 2,124 2,248
34 Axle Load with Max Battery, Front lb 4,984 4,699
Unloaded Rear lb 6,503 6,627
36 Tires Size Front in 21 x 9 x 15
37 Size Rear in 16 x 7 x 10.5
38 Wheelbase in 54.7 54.7
39 Tread/Track Width Front Standard / Rear in 36.2 / 36
Chassis

Front Optional / Rear in 39 / 36

40 Ground Clearance, Loaded Lowest Point in 3
41 Center of Wheelbase in 4.8
42 Grade Clearance, Loaded % 35 35
43 Brakes Service Foot Hydraulic
44 Parking Hand Electro-hydraulic
45 Battery Type Lead Acid
46 Capacity - 36V AH 1430 1650
kWh 50.2 57.9
Capacity - 48V AH 1100 1210
Battery

kWh 51.5 56.6

47 Weight - Min lb 2800 3100
Weight - Max lb 4000 4250
Size - Max Length 32.94 36.38
Width 38.69
Height 22.25
48 Battery Floor Height With Rollers / w/o Rollers in 17.4 / 17.1
Motors

49 Motors Tractor Motor, dia in 11.4

50 Lift Motor, dia in 7.2
51 Operating Pressure For Attachments psi Up to 3000

* Optional masts, attachments, longer load dimensions and higher lifting heights may result in derating of the capacity. Contact local dealer.
** Forward tilt restricted to 2° above this height.
† With maintenance-free batteries or batteries with a lid (flat top), consult factory.
†† Based on TT mast.
 FC 4500 Series Specifications

Mast Chart FC 4500-40/50/55 TL TT QUAD

9 Lifting Height in 126 138 150 188 206 216* 231* 246* 258* 276* 291* 240* 258* 276* 294* 312*
11 Free Lift Height† in 5.6 5.6 5.6 32.2 38.2 44.2 50.2 56.2 62.2 68.2 74.2 31.8 39.8 43.8 49.8 55.8
14 Interlocked Fork Ht in 78 78 78 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 76 82 88 94 100
17 Mast Collapsed Ht in 83 89 95 83 89 95 101 107 113 119 125 83 89 95 101 107
18 Mast Extended Ht† in 174 186 198 236 254 264 279 294 306 324 339 288 306 324 342 360
Mast Chart FC 4500-60 TL TT
9 Lifting Height in 118 130 142 180 198 208* 223* 238* 250*
11 Free Lift Height† in 5.9 5.9 5.9 32.2 38.2 44.2 50.2 56.2 62.2
14 Interlocked Fork Ht in 78 78 78 66 72 78 84 90 96
17 Mast Collapsed Ht in 83 89 95 83 89 95 101 107 113
18 Mast Extended Ht† in 166 178 190 228 246 256 271 286 298
* Wide tread drive tires recommended. Refer to capacity charts.
†Includes load backrest.

FC 4500 Series Technical Information

Standard Features • Urethane covered control 17. Color-coded wiring 21. Shoulder restraint
1. Crown’s Access 1 2 3® handles with tactile feedback 18. InfoPoint® System with 22. Back-up, brake and tail light
Comprehensive • Natural position for Quick Reference Guide
System Control 23. Strobe lights
forward/reverse selector 19. Three-spool valve
2. Intrinsic stability system 24. Audible travel alarm
• Rubber floor mat/rubber 20. O-ring face seal
• Travel speed reduction covered pedals 25. Tow pin
hydraulic fittings
when above mast staging 5. AC traction system 26. Automatic parking brake,
21. Battery disconnect handle (seat activated)
• Forward tilt interlock 6. Exclusive Crown power disc
above staging 22. Lift interrupt 27. Brake activated
brake with regenerative traction cutout
• Counterweight exceeds motor plugging Optional Equipment
required standards 1. AC Hydraulics 28. Foot operated
7. Crown-manufactured directional control
• Ramp speed control lift motor 2. Sideshifter
29. Full battery side doors
3. Operator entry/exit 8. 36/48-volt system 3. Freezer and corrosion
conditioning 30. Battery compartment rollers
• 18" step height 9. Crown display
4. UL “EE” rating 31. Dock Performance Package
• Large entry/exit “window” • Battery discharge indicator
with lift interrupt and 5. InfoLink™ Ready System 32. Pos/Neg accessory cable
• Tubular overhead guard
upright for easy hand hold re-key feature 6. TL and quad mast styles 33. Wide tread widths
• Hour meters/travel 7. Polished and tapered forks 34. Load backrest heights
• Contoured battery
seat deck distance/stop watch 8. Fork lengths 35. Drive-in rack
• Pin code access capable overhead guard
• Rounded floorboard edges 9. Hydraulic valves for
• Event code display with attachments 36. Non-marking smooth or
• Tilt steering wheel and lug rubber tires
sculpted column five (5) key navigation 10. Quick disconnect
• Access 1 2 3 diagnostics hydraulic connectors 37. Work Assist™ Accessories
• Large, uncluttered floorboard
• P1, P2, P3 Performance 11. Attachment pressure • Clip pad and hook
4. Operator compartment regulator and gauge
tuning • Accessory clamp
design features
10. High visibility mast with 12. Special forward tilt • Terminal mounting
• Low cowl for fork and
floor visibility in-line hose routing 13. Brush wear and motor over- • Fire extinguisher
11. Waterfall design temperature indicators for • Operator fan
• Wide visibility window DC motors
between overhead guard overhead guard • Work lights
and front pillars 12. Lift out or side removal 14. Seat armrest • Mirrors
• Suspension seat with hip battery access 15. Steering spinner knob 38. Battery spacer
restraint and anti-cinch 13. Battery side retainer 16. Keyless on/off switch
seat belt with interlock and 17. Work lights
• Infinite adjustment steering fault identification
18. Storage tray with
wheel column 14. No tool lift out floorboards clipboard support
• Fingertip applied/released 15. 48" high load backrest 19. Static seat
parking brake with tone alert 16. 350 amp battery connector 20. Tilt Position Assist
 FC 4500 Series Technical Information

Driveability and technicians, intelligent with lubrication fittings for ease Integrated hydraulic cylinder
The FC 4500 benefits from coordination of lift truck of service. Axle articulates in cushions soften mast staging.
Crown’s design and engineering systems and simplified service rubber isolation bushing to All lift cylinder rams are plated
excellence. Numerous features with advanced diagnostics. improve truck handling and ride. and retract into the hydraulic oil
improve operator comfort for additional corrosion protec-
and productivity. The Crown display is used for Crown Manufactured tion when forks are lowered.
easy troubleshooting, access Mast Assembly
A low 18" step height first greets event history and set perfor- Large, rugged mast trunnion The steel oil reservoir is integral
the operator. A low, streamlined mance features. A distribution mount on drive axle and extra to the frame which helps to dis-
battery cover helps the operator panel is conveniently located heavy tilt cylinders with self-align- sipate hydraulic oil heat. This
glide into the truck’s seat. The with all test points, control ing bushings secure mast. clean, leak-free design includes
overhead guard is shaped to fuses and central wiring for suction strainer with separate,
open up the entry/exit window easy troubleshooting. High visibility mast features easily accessible fill port and
and its tubular design provides a nested-rail design with lift dipstick with filtered breathers.
comfortable hand grip location for Three modes of performance cylinders positioned behind Oil is returned through a replace-
a variety of operator heights. The can be selected to accommo- the rails. Heavy-duty mast is able spin-on type oil filter.
compact tilt steer column and date operator experience or engineered to provide smooth
steer wheel further facilitate application requirements. reliable operation. Large Batteries
entry/exit. Tilt column is spring hydraulic hose reeves and hose Battery deck lid releases easily
Crown Power Brake System placement are engineered to to expose battery for lift out or
loaded to easily move up and Service brakes are located in the
away. Floorboard (625-sq in) is reduce hose wear and increase side battery removal. Optional
wheel ends with a unique full hose life. Hose routing places battery rollers for use with
uncluttered and rubber covered circle power disc design.
to insulate the operator from hoses in-line versus side-by-side mechanized extraction equip-
Hydraulic power is utilized to to reduce visual interference. ment. A low battery side retainer
vibration. Sculpted floorboard actuate a full circle rotor. This
design promotes visibility to the Large lift chains are used for is standard. Full battery side
design reduces operator pedal long reliable service life. Large doors are optional.
drive tires, which can reduce effort and improves brake
product and pallet damage. Brake diameter lift cylinders provide
response. Brake service life smooth operation. Other Options
pedal effort is reduced. Pedal to is increased due to a large full 1. Audible travel alarm
pedal and floor to pedal relation- circle friction pad. Access to the Class II and III fork carriages are
ships are refined for comfort. 2. Flashing lights
friction pads for inspection or available. Optional TL and quad
replacement is direct and easy, mast is available. Safety considerations and
Better visibility can be seen dangers associated with
everywhere you look. A low reducing downtime for brake
maintenance. Parking brake Hydraulics audible travel alarms and
cowl for fork and carriage Premium hydraulic function flashing lights include:
visibility, a high visibility mast, is activated by a push button
located on the cowl to the right control valve provides precise • Multiple alarms and/or lights
a compact steer column, a metering of lift, tilt and acces-
sculpted floorboard and a of the steer wheel column. can cause confusion.
Tone alert reminder is standard. sory functions. Compensating
“waterfall” overhead guard all section in the valve provides • Workers ignore the alarms
contribute to superior visibility. Parking brake is located on the and/or lights after day-in and
end of the motor shaft to take repeatable function speed
regardless of load condition. day-out exposure.
Control handles are crafted into advantage of gear reduction.
the compartment and “fanned” Optional seat activated auto- Hydraulic lever actuation is • Operator may transfer the
for easy selection. They are matic parking brake is available. minimal, reducing stress. responsibility for “looking out”
urethane covered with tactile Compensating section also to the pedestrians.
feedback for comfort and easy Steering improves overall system efficiency.
Fully hydrostatic system with • Annoys operators and
selection. Control actuation forces Tilt compensator prevents tilt pedestrians.
are minimal and responsive. equal area, double-acting
cylinder provides equally respon- from lunging or speeding up when
Finger applied/released parking sive steering rate both ways doing simultaneous functions. Other Options Available
brake with tone alert enhances (4.8 turns lock to lock). Rugged Crown lift/tilt interlock system Contact your local Crown dealer.
operator entry/exit and naturally axle frame; forged spindle and provides extended forward tilt
encourages its use. Battery connecting links eliminate the Dimensions and performance
at low fork heights, reduced data given may vary due to
disconnect is easy to reach and need for adjustment. One-piece forward tilt at elevated heights
operate. Easy to actuate rocker- forged spindle and kingpin in manufacturing tolerances.
to improve truck stability when Performance is based on an
type switches are conveniently tapered roller bearings for forks are elevated.
located to select optional work improved life and serviceability. average size vehicle and is
lights or fan. A large convex horn Spherical bearings with tapered affected by weight, condition of
The control valves’ modular truck, how it is equipped and the
button is housed in the center of pins in connecting links eliminate design allows easy addition of
the wheel. any play in linkage. All bearing conditions of the operating area.
accessory functions. Maximum Crown products and specifica-
locations are sealed to exclude lowering speed is limited by
Crown Drive System contaminants and are equipped tions are subject to change
pressure compensating flow without notice.
Crown has applied the latest control valve and velocity fuses.
generation AC drive system,
enhanced with Access 1 2 3
technology. The demand for

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requirements is met with this Crown Equipment Corporation
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Heavy-duty triple reduction, all
gear design operates in oil bath. You can count on Crown to build lift trucks Because Crown is continually improving its products,
Engineered for durability with specifications are subject to change without notice.
designed for safe operation, but that’s
reduced vibration and noise.
only part of the safety equation. Crown Crown, the Crown logo, the color beige,
the Momentum symbol, Access 1 2 3,
Crown’s Access 1 2 3 encourages safe operating practices through InfoPoint and Work Assist are trademarks of
technology provides optimum ongoing operator training, safety-focused Crown Equipment Corporation.
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