PB45.3 STM
Princeton PIGGY BACK®Perhaps the biggest news with the new PB45.3 STM is the all new, technologically advanced, Tier 4 Final compliant engine.
The all-new Princeton PB45.3 STM Forklift is our static mast machine that offers 4500 lbs of lifting capacity in a compact, yet powerful package. Available in standard or low-profile design, this versatile machine can deliver across all types of terrain and even into low overhead clearance areas. The PB45.3 STM also has excellent stability. While weighing in at only about 4,500lbs, the all wheel drive and low center of gravity makes a machine that feels sure footed and rugged. The pantograph extension arm also allow partial one-side unloading. Even more impressive, the machine was designed to have a shorter overall length. The PB45.3 can be configured to a 53” overhang which allows for mounting to even 48 foot-long trailers.
EPA Tier 4 Compliant Engine
Offering higher horsepower, higher torque, improved fuel consumption, and greater service intervals; the new power plant is the greatest leap forward in technology on this new truck-mounted forklift.

Technical Specifications
download spec pdfModel: | PB45.3 STM - Standard | PB45.3 STM - High Float | |
Type: | STM | STM | |
Capacity @ 24” Load Center: | 4500 lbs | 4500 lbs | |
diesel engine: | 25 HP | 25 HP | |
Engine Emission Compliance: | EPA Tier4 Final | EPA Tier4 Final | |
Maximum RPM: | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM | |
Electrical System: | 12 Volt | 12 Volt | |
Drive Wheels: | 3 | 3 | |
Steering: | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | |
Tire Type: | 26 x 12 - 12 8-Ply (TG) | 29 x 12.5 - 15 8-Ply (TG) | |
Tire Outside Diameter (Front/Rear): | 26" / 26" | 29" / 29" | |
Tire Width (Front/Rear): | 12" / 12" | 12.5" / 12.5" | |
Maximum Speed: | 7 mph | 7.5 mph | |
Maximum Gradability: | 30% | 30% | |
Turning Radius: | 77" | 77" | |
Unladen Weight: | 4420 lbs | 4420 lbs | |
Unladen Weight (Optional): | 4520 lbs | N/A | |
Working Pressure (Attachments): | 2500 psi | 2500 psi | |
Tilt of Mast (Forward/Backward): | 8° / 7° | 8° / 7° | |
Sideshift: | 5.5” | 5.5” | |
Fork Section: | 48 x 4 x 1.75” | 48 x 4 x 1.75” | |
Reach: | 39.25” | 39.25” | |
Height To Top Of Canopy: | 82.5” | 84” | |
Fork Carriage Width (Class): | 47.25” (III) | 47.25” (III) | |
Frame Opening: | 63.5” | 63.5” | |
Overall Width: | 97.25” | 97.25” | |
Overhang: | 52.5” | 52.5” | |
Wheelbase: | 63.75” | 63.75” | |
Center of Gravity (From Fork Face): | 14.5” | 14.5” | |
Lift Height: | 120" / 144" | 120" / N/A | |
Mast Height - Collapsed: | 95” / 107” | 96.5" / N/A | |
Mast Height - Raised: | 176.5” / 202” | 178” / N/A | |
Ground Clearance: | 10" | 11.5" | |
Face of Fork to Center of Front Tire: | 19" | 19" | |
ANSI Standard: | B56.6 | B56.6 |