The 8FGCU25 is the cushion-tire twin of the legendary 8FGU25 — same 5,000 lb LPG heart, but built for smooth indoor floors and tighter aisles. It may be the single most common forklift inside American warehouses.
Get Free Quotes 👑5,000 lb capacity, LPG power, cushion tires for indoor duty, Toyota 4Y engine, and the System of Active Stability that automatically fights tip-overs. Its tighter turning radius versus the pneumatic 8FGU25 is the whole point — cushion trucks live in narrower aisles. Confirm exact spec on the data plate.
New units typically run roughly $28,000 to $35,000 by mast and options — slightly under the pneumatic twin. Used examples are everywhere: about $10,000 to $20,000 buys most clean mid-hour trucks, and the massive supply keeps pricing honest.
Everything that makes the 8-Series great: bulletproof 4Y engine, best-in-class parts availability, top resale value. Watch-points are environmental: cushion tires belong on smooth concrete — taking one across rough yards chews tires and rattles the truck. If your work crosses outside, the 8FGU25 pneumatic is the right twin.
Standard checklist: hours versus wear, mast chains, hydraulic drift under load, and service records above all. Cross-shop the Hyster S50FT, Yale GLC050, Cat/Mitsubishi cushion equivalents, and Clark CGC25 — quoting two brands on the same spec routinely saves thousands.
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The C means cushion tires: the 8FGCU25 is the smooth-floor indoor version with a tighter turning radius, while the 8FGU25 rides pneumatic tires for indoor-outdoor and rougher surfaces. Same engine and capacity class.
Typically $10,000 to $20,000 depending on year, hours, and condition. Deep supply makes this one of the easiest models to comparison-shop — always get multiple quotes.