PR 4500

SERIES
Specifications
Rider Pallet Truck
C PR 4500 Series Rider Pallet Truck

9.12" (230 mm)

9" (230 mm)

7.3" (185 mm)

11

10"
(255 mm)

38"
(965 mm) 16

10"
(255 mm)
15
23.3" – 84", 132" Forks
32.6" – 93", 141" Forks
35.3" – 96", 144" Forks

22.0" – 84", 132" Forks

31.3" – 93", 141" Forks 7.12"
34.0" – 96", 144" Forks
56.9" – 144" Forks - SWB* (180 mm)
590 – 2135 mm, 3355 mm Forks
830 – 2360 mm, 3580 mm Forks
895 – 2440 mm, 3660 mm Forks

560 – 2135 mm, 3355 mm Forks

795 – 2360 mm, 3580 mm Forks
865 – 2240 mm, 3660 mm Forks
1445 – 3660 mm Forks - SWB*

17

4.5"
9.5" (115 mm) 6"
(240 mm) (150 mm)

11.7" 9.25"
(295 mm) (235 mm)

Battery roller to floor 4.5"

6.06" (155 mm), forks 3.75" 14 (115 mm) 3.25"
lowered (95 mm) (85 mm)
13
10 11
12

*SWB = Short Wheelbase

 PR 4500 Series Specifications

Imperial Metric
1 Manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation
General Info

2 Model PR 4500
3 Load Capacity lb kg 6000 / 8000 2730 / 3640
4 Power Electric 24 Volts
5 Operator Type Stand-up Rider
8 Lift Height in mm 9.25 235
9 Lift in mm 6 150
Dimensions

10 Head Length in mm 44.7 1135

16 Outside Fork Spread Standard Tip in mm 22 / 27 560 / 685
Extended Tip in mm 23 / 28 585 / 710
17 Operator Backrest Height Standard in mm 50.5 1285
+5" Extension in mm 55.5 1410
+10" Extension in mm 60.5 1535
18 Speed Travel Power Unit First / Forks First
Performance

Empty mph km/h 8.0 - 9.0* / 6.5 12.9 - 14.5* / 10.5

4000 lb (1820 kg) mph km/h 7.0 / 5.7 11.3 / 9.2
6000 lb (2730 kg) mph km/h 6.3 / 5.1 10.1 / 8.2
8000 lb (3640 kg) mph km/h 6.0 / 5.0 9.7 / 8.0

*Top travel speed with optional productivity package

Imperial Metric
Model PR 4500 – 60/80
Wheels and Tires

Drive Tire in mm 13 x 4.5 x 8 Poly 330 x 115 x 205 Poly

Casters in mm 2 - 4 x 2.5 Poly 2 - 100 x 65 Poly
Load Wheels in mm 2 - 3.25 x 6.5 (-302) 2 - 85 x 165 (-302)
-301 Moderate cut/tear resistance, high capacity. High capacity transport. Not for dock use.
-302 Highest cut/tear resistance offered. Extremely high capacity, low rolling resistance.
Docks, rough floors and floor debris.
-401 Combines good cut/tear resistance and very high capacity. Use where nothing else works.
 PR 4500 Series Specifications

PR 4500 Series Standard-Tip Forks

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Nominal Fork Length in mm 36 915 42 1065 48 1220
11 Actual Fork Length in mm 35.75 910 41.75 1060 47.75 1215
Forks

12 Overall Length in mm 80.50 2045 86.50 2195 92.50 2350

13 Wheelbase – Forks Raised in mm 52.44 1330 58.44 1485 64.44 1635
14 Grade Clearance – Forks Raised % 31 31 28 28 26 26
15 Turning Radius – Forks Raised in mm 74.44 1890 80.44 2045 86.44 2195
6000 lb (2720 kg) lb kg 1738 790 1754 800 1830 830
7 Truck Weight without Battery
8000 lb (3625 kg) lb kg 1757 800 1781 810 1865 850

PR 4500 Series Standard-Tip Forks

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Nominal Fork Length in mm 54 1370 60 1525 96 2440
11 Actual Fork Length in mm 53.75 1365 59.75 1520 95.75 2430
Forks

12 Overall Length in mm 98.50 2500 104.50 2655 140.50 3570

13 Wheelbase – Forks Raised in mm 70.44 1790 76.44 1940 112.44 2855
14 Grade Clearance – Forks Raised % 24 24 22 22 15 15
15 Turning Radius – Forks Raised in mm 92.44 2350 98.44 2500 134.44 3415
6000 lb (2720 kg) lb kg 1846 840 1862 845 2012 915
7 Truck Weight without Battery
8000 lb (3625 kg) lb kg 1889 860 1913 870 2077 945

PR 4500 Series Extended-Tip Forks

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Nominal Fork Length in mm 84 2135 93 2360 96 2440
11 Actual Fork Length in mm 83.70 2125 93 2360 95.75 2430
Forks

12 Overall Length in mm 128.50 3265 137.75 3500 140.50 3570

13 Wheelbase – Forks Raised in mm 87.44 2220 87.44 2220 87.44 2220
14 Grade Clearance – Forks Raised % 20 20 20 20 20 20
15 Turning Radius – Forks Raised in mm 106.12 2695 106.12 2695 106.12 2695
6000 lb (2720 kg) lb kg 1944 885 2025 920 2040 930
7 Truck Weight without Battery
8000 lb (3625 kg) lb kg 2004 910 2085 950 2100 955

PR 4500 Series Extended-Tip Forks

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Nominal Fork Length in mm 132 3355 141 3580 144 3660
11 Actual Fork Length in mm 131.75 3345 140.75 3575 143.75 3650
Forks

12 Overall Length in mm 176.50 4485 185.50 4710 188.50 4790

13 Wheelbase – Forks Raised in mm 135.44 3440 135.44 3440 135.44 3440
14 Grade Clearance – Forks Raised % 16 16 16 16 16 16
15 Turning Radius – Forks Raised in mm 154.12 3915 154.12 3915 154.12 3915
6000 lb (2720 kg) lb kg
7 Truck Weight without Battery 2457 1115 2538 1155 2553 1160
8000 lb (3625 kg) lb kg

PR 4500 Series Extended-Tip Forks

Imperial Metric
Nominal Fork Length in mm 144** 3660
11 Actual Fork Length in mm 144 3660
Forks

12 Overall Length in mm 188.50 4790

13 Wheelbase – Forks Raised in mm 108.50 2755
14 Grade Clearance – Forks Raised % 7.9 7.9
15 Turning Radius – Forks Raised in mm 128.30 3260
6000 lb (2720 kg) lb kg
7 Truck Weight without Battery 2688 1220
8000 lb (3625 kg) lb kg

**Shorter wheelbase and turning radius.

 PR 4500 Series Technical Information

Maximum Battery Size Optional Equipment Electrical System Information on time consists of
13.19" wide x 31.12" long x 1. Productivity package Heavy-duty 24-volt electrical clearly labeling each component
31.62" high (335 wide x 790 long 2. 48", 60" or 72" high (1220,1525 system for demanding warehouse, and providing an area map showing
x 805 mm high) or 1830 mm high) load backrest dock and transport applications. the component location. A Quick
Batteries (hinged, lift-off or bolt-on) Crown-manufactured AC drive Reference Troubleshoot Guide is
24 volt - 750 amp hour - 15.2 kWh motor is application designed for supplied with each truck showing
3. Quick adjustment caster reliability and ease of service.
Min/Max weight 975/1500 lb display operation, code definitions,
(< 96" forks [2440 mm] )
(445/680 kg) Access 1 2 3® and an overall component ID of the
4. Torsion bar with quick entire truck.
adjustment caster (< 96” fork Comprehensive System
Standard Equipment
[2440 mm] ) Control with AC Traction Hydraulics
1. 24-volt fused electrical system
This system provides unmatched A heavy-duty pump, motor, reservoir
2. Access 1 2 3® Comprehensive 5. Battery retainer interlock switch
truck control and system and control are assembled into one
System Control 6. Quick battery disconnect performance in: unit. A centrally located lift cylinder,
handle (right side only)
3. Access 1 2 3 Display (includes • Traction control mounted vertically, is equipped with
BDI with lift lockout, hour 7. Battery compartment rollers long-life polyurethane packing. A
• Operator interface
meters, event codes, PIN code 8. Work Assist™ Accessories: pressure compensating flow control
access and three performance • Diagnostics valve is an integral part of the valve
• Strobe light
levels) Crown’s technology provides block and regulates maximum lower-
• Flashing light ing speed. Over-load valve protects
4. e-Gen™ braking system with a closed-loop traction control
hydraulic components.
• Work lights system which maintains speed
automatic parking brake
• Fan throughout the battery charge. Drive Unit
5. Crown manufactured AC The large Crown-manufactured AC Crown-manufactured gears are
traction motor • Storage pouch
traction motor specifically designed hard finished and dual machined for
6. Operator driveability features • Pad clip and hook for lift truck applications, provides high quality. All gear drive from drive
• Shrink wrap tray improved acceleration and plug motor to drive wheel axle. Drive tire
• Spacious variable side-
9. Storage module reversal contributing to greater axle is mounted in the drive unit on
stance compartment productivity. The Access™ display both sides for maximum strength in
• Suspended floorboard 10. 7" (180 mm) wide fork offers seven hour meter readouts rough floor or docking applications.
(6000 lb [2720 kg] only) and odometer. The operator mes- Drive unit is top and bottom mount-
• Premium platform cushion
11. Drive tire and load wheel sage mode includes BDI, truck ed. Top mount is a large, tapered
• Platform area - 485 sq in options hours, odometer, trip odometer, or roller bearing for vertical or horizon-
(3130 sq mm) 12. Toggle switch in lieu of key timer. Built-in PIN-code (up to 25) tal forces. Bottom mount has four
• Large, entry/exit opening capability that can be programmed shock mounted rollers on drive unit
13. Tandem load wheels
by customers. running in a hardened steel roller
• Power steering 14. Dual load wheels race. Gear train runs in an oil-filled,
The Access display also includes a
• Profiled, padded backrest 15. Cold and corrosion sealed housing.
conditioning full featured on-board service tool.
• Padded knee cushion The service technician can actively Caster System
16. Special color paint view inputs and outputs during Standard on the PR 4500 Series
• Urethane covered control 17. Skid adaptor truck operation. Event code history are shim free, spring loaded, articu-
handles with tactile feedback 18. InfoLink™ Ready System including the last 16 event codes lating, stabilizing casters for fork
• Entry bar safety switch 19. Wider Compartment are accessible. No service key, lengths up to 96" (2440 mm). Quick
laptop, or handset required. adjustment casters with torsion bar
7. Polyurethane load wheels 20. Steer tiller and backrest
extensions Access controller has full-time are standard on fork lengths above
8. Heavy-duty articulating shim 96" (2440 mm). Quick adjustment
Operator Area and Controls management control of traction and
free casters (fork length < 96" casters or quick adjustment casters
The PR 4500 Series incorporates other system inputs and outputs.
[2440 mm] ) with torsion bar is optional for 96"
numerous design features to Access 1 2 3 technology simplifies
9. Quick-adjust caster with the system by reducing componen- (2440 mm) forks and below.
improve operator comfort and
torrsion bar (fork length > 96" productivity. The side-stance try including contactors, relays, and Quick adjustment casters adjust
[2440 mm] ) position provides the operator other hard-wired components. quickly to enable braking, traction,
10. InfoPoint® System with Quick with maximum visibility. The InfoPoint® steer effort and stability to become
Reference Guide compartment cradles the operator InfoPoint System allows your balanced. This system can also
with a wrap-around chassis while technician to troubleshoot without increase tire life by as much as 60
11. 175 amp battery connector the suspended floorboard with percent by permitting more tire
complicated schematics, wiring
12. Color-coded wiring premium floor mat provides diagrams or cumbersome service wear. The torsion bar suspension is
maximum comfort. manuals for over 95% of your designed to maximize stability on tall
13. Steel power unit doors unwieldy and less stable loads.
The PR has a left hand steer tiller repairs. Simplicity is complete with
14. Lift-off left and right battery InfoPoint Quick Reference Guide,
with full-time power steering. Full
retainers color-coded component maps,
function control is provided for
15. Key switch the right hand to control travel and “information nuggets” located
direction and speed, raise, on the truck.
16. Horn
lower and horn.
 PR 4500 Series Technical Information

Fork Assembly Fork adjustability is done at the toe Automatic electric parking brake Other Options
Fork width - 9.12" (230 mm) on with no need to remove a cover activates when the operator
standard-tip fork models, 10" plate. Fork heel height ad-justment 1. Audible travel alarm
releases the brake pedal and the
(255 mm) on extended-tip fork is done quickly without removing truck has been stationary for four 2. Flashing lights
models. Fork spread - 22" and 27" battery. Quick and easy fork adjust- seconds, the truck is keyed off, or Safety considerations and dan-
(560 and 685 mm) on standard-tip ment promotes servicing of fork the battery has been disconnected. gers associated with audible travel
models. 23" - 26" (585 - 660 mm) assembly to keep pallet entry/exit
Pallet Planning Guide alarms and flashing lights include:
spread available in one inch productive.
increments. 23" and 28" (585 and On standard-tip fork models, the • Multiple alarms and/or lights
Pull rod design incorporates a load wheel will drop in the second
710 mm) standard on extended-tip can cause confusion.
replaceable “tenon” for fast servic- opening of the pallet when “A” or
models. Fork spreads from 24"-27" • Workers may ignore the
ing of pull rod while still in the truck. “B” dimension equals the nominal
(610 - 685 mm) available in one- alarms and/or lights after
Damage related to impacts is limited fork length. On extended-tip fork
inch increments. Fork lengths - 36", day-in and day-out exposure.
to the replaceable “tenon”, not the models, the load wheel will drop
42", 48", 54", 60", 96" (915, 1065,
entire pull rod. in the first opening of the second • Operator may transfer the
1220, 1370, 1525, 2440 mm) with
standard-tip; 84”, 93", and 96” Power Unit Structure pallet. On models with a single load responsibility for “looking out”
(2135, 2360, and 2440 mm) forks Heavy gage steel is used in the wheel, the “C” dimension should be to the pedestrians.
available with extended-tip design platform and power unit skirt with 6" (150 mm) maximum and the “D”
• Annoys operators and
for shorter wheelbase. additional steel reinforcement dimension should be 14" (355 mm)
pedestrians.
where needed. minimum. On models with tandem
To facilitate pallet entry/exit Crown load wheels, the “C” dimension Dimensions and performance data
has engineered several features into The power unit door and motor should be 6" (150 mm) maximum given may vary due to manufactur-
their fork assembly. Standard-tip cover also utilize heavy steel for and the “D” dimension should be ing tolerances. Performance is
forks have pallet entry rollers to lift protection of critical components 17" (430 mm) minimum. Custom- based on an average size vehicle
fork over bottom board of pallet. and long term durability. The power ers that need tandem load wheel and is affected by weight, condition
Rollers are made of high molecular unit door swings out for easy trucks, but use pallets with smaller of truck, how it is equipped and
weight polyethylene with .75" access to components. openings, may be accommodated the conditions of the operating
(19 mm) axle and roll pin. e-GEN™ Braking System if the maximum lift height of the area. Crown products and specifi-
Extended-tip fork design has totally Variable regenerative motor truck is reduced. Contact your local cations are subject to change
enclosed tip with full length convex braking is optimized and virtually Crown dealer for details. without notice.
bottom surface creating an entry eliminates brake maintenance.
B
ramp. Ramp design helps fork glide When the truck is traveling, if A
over bottom boards of pallet and the operator releases the brake
keeps welded edges from touching pedal, removes travel input
boards of pallet. request or reverses direction A

e-GEN braking is applied.

Abrasion resistant steel entry/exit
slides on both sides of each fork The closed loop Access 1 2 3
which have convex bottom surfaces traction control will keep the
to prevent snagging as forks move truck static until a travel input is C C
over bottom boards of pallet. One requested, even when operating D D

piece design with radial edges are on a grade. First

Opening
Second
Opening
welded away from contact point
of slide.
Exit roller design prevents load
wheel from dropping after crossing
bottom board. The 3" (75 mm) wide,
steel exit roller is positioned directly
behind the load wheel to keep the
fork rolling. Entry/exit slide design
also assists in trouble-free pallet
entry/exit.

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New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA
Tel 419-629-2311
Fax 419-629-3796
crown.com

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specifications are subject to change without notice.
designed for safe operation, but that’s

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encourages safe operating practices through InfoPoint, e-GEN, and Work Assist are
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