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Load Capacity Check name plate Don’t exceed maximum: Load capacity Load center Lift height
Changing the load center changes the load capacity
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(A + B) X C = INCH POUNDS C: Truck’s Capacity in Pounds
:EXAMPLE You operate a lift truck that is rated at 5000 lbs. at 24” LC. You must lift a load with an LC of 36” The distance from the center of the front wheels to the face of the forks is 18”. What is the maximum weight you can lift?
To solve the problem, you must :break it into two steps Step One: You must first determine the maximum Inch Pound Capacity of the truck. (18� + 24�) X 5000 = 210,000 Inch Pounds
:Step Two Using the equation where A = 18” and B = 36” and Inch Pound = 210,000 Inch Pound. (18” + 36”) X ? = 210,000 Inch Pound. (54”) X ? = 210,000 Lbs = 210,000 / 54” = 3888 lbs.
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