PB55.4
Princeton PIGGY BACK®The 5,500 lb. capacity PiggyBack® PB55.4 offers the most versatility in truck-mounted forklifts.
- Applications:
The PB55.4 has the lift capacity and power of a PB55.3, but adds four directional steering. With the flip-of-a-switch the PB55.4 converts into side-directional mode permitting the unit to be driven sideways in the direction of the load. driving the unit “sideways” in the direction of the load. Ideal for delivering extra long loads in those hard to negotiate, highly congested areas previously inaccessible at most construction job sites. Nothing can outmaneuver or outperform the versatile PiggyBack® PB55.4.

Technical Specifications
download spec pdfModel: | PB55.4 | |
Type: | 4-Way | |
Capacity @ 24” Load Center: | 5500 lbs | |
diesel engine: | 56 HP | |
Engine Emission Compliance: | EPA Tier4 Final | |
Maximum RPM: | 2700 RPM | |
Electrical System: | 12 Volt | |
Drive Wheels: | 3 | |
Steering: | Hydrostatic | |
Tire Type: | 31 x 13 - 16.5 (SS) 31 x 15.5 - 15 8-Ply (TG) | |
Tire Outside Diameter (Front/Rear): | 31.5" / 31" | |
Tire Width (Front/Rear): | 13" / 15.5" | |
Maximum Speed: | 7 mph | |
Maximum Gradability: | 30% (15%) | |
Turning Radius: | 78" | |
Unladen Weight: | 6570 lbs | |
Unladen Weight (Optional): | 7120 lbs | |
Working Pressure (Attachments): | 2500 psi | |
Tilt of Mast (Forward/Backward): | 10° / 8° | |
Sideshift: | 5" | |
Fork Section: | 48 x 6 x 2" | |
Mast Carriage travel: | 31" | |
Height To Top Of Canopy: | 103" | |
Fork Carriage Width (Class): | 48.25" (II) | |
Frame Opening: | 57.25" | |
Overall Width (4-way mode): | 101.25" (108) | |
Overhang: | 60" | |
Wheelbase: | 65.5" | |
Center of Gravity (From Fork Face): | 17" | |
Lift Height: | 120" / 144" | |
Mast Height - Collapsed: | 97.25" / 107.25" | |
Mast Height - Raised: | 157" / 179.5" | |
Ground Clearance: | 8" | |
Face of Fork to Center of Front Tire: | 15" | |
ANSI Standard: | B56.14 |