Description
Drexel SL40AC / SL50AC – Very Narrow Aisle Electric SwingMast® Forklift
The Drexel SL40AC and SL50AC forklifts work in aisles as narrow as 60″, have a starting capacity of 3,000lbs, 4,000lbs or 5,000lbs at 24″ load center and lift heights available to 31′
They are 4-Wheel SwingMast® VNA and Side-Loading Forklifts with independently driven front wheels and dual rear steer tires. The front mast rotates 90° and has side shift of 22”, allowing easy stacking in Very Narrow Aisles. The Drexel SL40AC and SL50AC can work inside and outside on paved surfaces. They can perform the jobs of a normal front-loading and side-loading forklifts including loading and unloading highway trucks and containers, working in bulk storage, drive-in rack, cantilever rack, push back rack, double deep and climbing steep ramps. The SL range does the same jobs of reach and counterbalanced trucks in aisles over 50% smaller. The ability to store and transport long loads as a side loader increases versatility and maximizes utilization.
STANDARD FEATURES
- 4,000 lb. & 5,000 lb. Capacity at 24" Load Center
- Lift Heights to 374"
- High Visibility 3-Stage or 4-Stage Mast
- 48 Volt CAN-Bus Electrical System
- AC Traction and Hydraulic Controllers with Lift Interrupt
- Hydraulic Power Steering by Main Hydraulic Pump (No Separate Power Steering Pump or Motor)
- Full Diagnostic Interactive Display with Battery Discharge Indicator and Hour Meter
- Four-Wheel Design, Dual Front Wheel Planetary Drives and Heavy Duty Articulating Rear Steer Axle
- Right Side 16½" Deep Long Load Deck
- Large Diameter Poly Drive and Poly Steer Tires
- 22" of Mast Shift, Includes 3" of Reach and 90° Right Side Mast Rotation
- Comfortable Seated Operation with Single Joystick Hydraulic and Directional Control on Armrest
- Mast Tilt of 3° Forward and 4° Back
- Adjustable Cloth Suspension Swivel Seat with Adjustable Armrests
- Adjustable Steering Column, Key Switch, Rear View Mirror, Horn, Seat Belt
- Safety Seat Switch and Retractable Seat Belts
- Hydraulic Front-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Mast Tilt Indicator
- 4-Post Adjustable Overhead Guard, Meets ANSI B56.1
- 40" Long End Tapered Forks, 37" Wide Carriage and 36" High Load Backrest
- Provisions for RF Terminals
- Accepts Class II Attachments
- Easily Accessible Components for Low Cost Maintenance
OPTIONAL FEATURES
- LandGuide - Wire Guidance System
- Non-Standard Fork Lengths
- LED Headlights, Flashing Light and Rear Safety Lights
- Back-Up Alarm
- Integral Fork Positioner
- Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Non-Marking Tires
- UL 583 Type EE Electrical Rating, UL Listed
- Vinyl Seat
- Fire Extinguisher
- Laser Fork Height Indicator
- Camera with Operator Compartment Monitor
- 42" (1,067mm) Wide Fork Carriage
- Battery Compartment Roll Out Tray
- Long Load Handling Deck Mount
- Capable of Freezer Operation to -22°F
Performance & Application Highlights
- Works in very narrow aisle layouts while performing the duties of a counterbalance truck, reach truck, sideloader, and turret truck — all in one platform.
- Ideal for distribution centers, high-density warehouses, logistics hubs, and material handling operations requiring both aisle efficiency and multi-functional performance.
Price Does Not Include Tax Or Freight
FOB Bolingbrook, ILSpecifications
Year2026
ManufacturerDREXEL
ModelSL40AC
Serial NumberTBD
Hours1
ConditionNew
Adjustable ForksYes
Fork BackrestYes
Load Capacity4,000 lb
Maximum Lift Height31 ft
Operator TypeSeated Rider
Narrow AisleYes
Side ShiftYes
Mast TypeQuad
Mast TiltYes
Tire TypeCushion
ROPSOpen
Operator ControlsJoystick
Power TypeBattery
Shipping Length8 ft
Shipping Width46 in
Shipping Weight13,800 lb
Year2026|
ManufacturerDREXEL|
ModelSL40AC|
Serial NumberTBD|
Hours1|
ConditionNew|
Adjustable ForksYes|
Fork BackrestYes|
Load Capacity4,000 lb|
Maximum Lift Height31 ft|
Operator TypeSeated Rider|
Narrow AisleYes|
Side ShiftYes|
Mast TypeQuad|
Mast TiltYes|
Tire TypeCushion|
ROPSOpen|
Operator ControlsJoystick|
Power TypeBattery|
Shipping Length8 ft|
Shipping Width46 in|
Shipping Weight13,800 lb|
