Pneumatic-tyre forklift · Hyster
Hyster H155FT: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Hyster H155FT fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: mast lowered or off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
- Transport length
- 12 ft / 3.67 m
- Transport width
- 6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m
- Transport height
- 12 ft 3 in / 3.74 m
- Weight
- 21,000 lb / 9,531 kg
Hyster H155FT transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 12 ft / 3.67 m | to the face of the forks |
| Transport width | 6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m | over the tracks or tyres |
| Transport height | 12 ft 3 in / 3.74 m | mast lowered |
| Height to the overhead guard | 8 ft 4 in / 2.53 m | overhead guard or cab roof: the shipping height once the mast is off |
| Weight | 21,000 lb / 9,531 kg | operating weight |
| Wheelbase | 7 ft 4 in / 2.24 m | |
| Ground clearance | 10 in / 0.25 m | |
| Machine type | Pneumatic-tyre forklift | |
| Configuration | Standard truck without load. Length to the face of the forks; height with the standard mast lowered, 8 ft 4 in (2.53 m) to the overhead guard. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a Hyster H155FT, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
Hyster H155FT fits a container once our crew takes a few parts off, still the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Hyster H155FT
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ft high-cube containerBest fit | Fits after partial disassembly | We handle the disassembly: mast lowered or off. How we containerize |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (5 ft 10 in / 1.79 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable forklifts from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyster H155FT | 12 ft × 6 ft 10 in × 12 ft 3 in (3.67 × 2.08 × 3.74 m) | 21,000 lb / 9,531 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
| Yale GP155VX | 12 ft × 6 ft 10 in × 12 ft 3 in (3.67 × 2.08 × 3.74 m) | 21,000 lb / 9,531 kg | 40 ft high-cube container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the Hyster H155FT go
GuyanaTransit 7-11 daysImport duty 0%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Forklifts for port, warehouse and oil-service yards, to Georgetown.
Quote to Guyana
NigeriaTransit 21-30 daysImport duty 5%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Forklifts into Lagos; SONCAP certification is arranged before shipping.
Quote to Nigeria
Costa RicaTransit 10-16 daysImport duty 0%HS 8427.20 · 2023
Warehouse and port forklifts, in high cubes to Moín or Caldera.
Quote to Costa Rica
Duty rates (most-favoured-nation, averaged across the HS lines of the machine class): UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff
Preparing a Hyster H155FT for export
- The forks come off and the mast is tilted back or taken off at its hinge pins, with hydraulic lines capped.
- LPG cylinders are removed and batteries disconnected; the truck is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
Hyster H155FT shipping questions
Does a Hyster H155FT fit in a shipping container?
The Hyster H155FT fits a 40 ft high-cube container after the partial disassembly our crew does: mast lowered or off. We crate and label those parts and lash them in the same container, so it ships at container rates to almost any port.
How much does a Hyster H155FT weigh for shipping?
Hyster lists the Hyster H155FT at 21,000 lb (9,531 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Hyster H155FT?
12 ft × 6 ft 10 in × 12 ft 3 in (3.67 × 2.08 × 3.74 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Hyster's published specifications for the Hyster H155FT.
What has to come off a Hyster H155FT to ship it?
For a 40 ft high-cube container: mast lowered or off. Our crew does the work, then crates, labels and lashes every part in the same container, with documentation for reassembly.
Can a Hyster H155FT ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.