Gillison's Variety Fabrication

GVF 4000 Forklift

Small, Fast, Powerful, and Fully Equipped for Demanding Work

This forklift is a compact, fast machine designed for working in narrow rows and tight spaces. It’s rugged and operates smoothly. It’s small – yet it has all of the features, power and speed of the larger GVF lifts.

Standard Features
  • A compact design built with serviceability in mind
  • The hood flips up 90°
  • The side panels are removable to allow access to everything on the engine.
  • Easily access the transmission and hydraulic components just by simply removing covers
  • Only 65” wide!
  • Tight turning radius, 15° tighter than our previous model
  • Kohler, Tier IV, Turbo Diesel Engine
  • 4 wheel drive
  • See through mast
  • 42” carriage with 6 rollers
  • 8” side shift in carriage
  • Independent power assisted braking  which allows operator to use the brakes for turning and decreases pedal effort required for braking which results in better performance and less operator fatigue.
  • 4 flood lights – 2 front, 2 rear
  • LED direction indicator lights
  • LED warning flasher lights
  • Backup alarm
  • Horn
  • SMV emblem
  • Tilt and telescoping steering column
  • Suspension seat
  • Engine pre cleaner
  • Grid heater for cold start
  • Down exhaust
  • Rear view mirror
  • 4-section hydraulic valve
  • Painted with high quality urethane paint
Options
  • Warning beacon
  • Bin clamp
  • Bin dumper
  • Rear fender
  • Transmission brake
  • Load backrest
  • Soft Ride kit

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GVF Rough Terrain Forklift Comparison
  GVF
4000
GVF
5000
GVF
6000
GVF
8000
Overall
Weight
9,100
lbs.
12,000 lbs. 13,000 lbs. 16,190 lbs.
Lift Capacity at 24" load center 4,000
lbs.
5,000 lbs. 6,000 lbs. 8,000 lbs.
Standard Lift Height 10' 12' 12' 12'
Overall Length 128" 139.5” 139.5” 158”
Overall Width 65" 80” 80” 87”

Big Lifting Power in Tight Spaces

Gillison’s GVF 4000 Rough Terrain Forklift combines a narrow 65″ footprint and tight turning capability with the strength and speed typically found in larger machines. Designed with uptime in mind, it offers straightforward access to key engine, transmission, and hydraulic components, making routine service faster and easier. Advanced safety, lighting, and operator-comfort features, along with available attachments like bin clamps and dumpers, make the GVF 4000 a dependable, high-value solution for demanding orchard and vineyard operations.

Experience the Gillison’s Difference

Whether you’re in the market for a new GVF Pecan Topper Hedger, dependable service, or genuine replacement parts, Gillison’s Variety Fabrication is here to support your operation every step of the way. Stop in to meet our knowledgeable team and see why farmers across northern Michigan rely on us as a trusted partner in efficient, productive farming.

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