Forklift Load Center Mast Height and Residual Capacity
A forklift capacity label is tied to a load center and lift condition. Long loads, high masts and attachments move the center of gravity and can reduce the weight that can be handled safely.
Start with the real job
Do not select equipment from one maximum number. Describe the normal job, the hardest condition and the limits around the work area. This makes quotations easier to compare and reduces configuration changes later.
Details to confirm
| Maximum load weight | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
|---|---|
| Load length and center of gravity | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
| Required lift height | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
| Mast lowered height | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
| Attachment weight and thickness | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
| Aisle and overhead clearance | Measure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment. |
Simple selection process
- Record the application and working environment.
- Measure the key load, depth, height or access limits.
- Check the machine and attachment as one system.
- List optional items and supplier assumptions separately.
- Approve the final specification before production.
Inquiry checklist
- Maximum load weight
- Load length and center of gravity
- Required lift height
- Mast lowered height
- Attachment weight and thickness
- Aisle and overhead clearance
Common questions
What information should be sent with an inquiry?
Send the application, working conditions, required dimensions, destination and any limits that affect access or operation.
Can one specification suit every site?
No. Terrain, material, duty cycle, attachment and local operating conditions can change the suitable configuration.
When are final specifications confirmed?
Final specifications are confirmed in the technical quotation and order documents before production.
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