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Check the specs, learn your machine, it could save your life
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Stability triangle center of gravity Forklift safety Stability Triangle Diagram |
Forklifts have a “stability triangle”.
The sides of the stability triangle as shown in the illustration are formed by the center of each front wheel and the center of the rear wheel or at the center of the axle if there are two rear wheels.
A vertical line extending from the center of gravity of the vehicle-load combination must be inside of the stability triangle to prevent the forklift from tipping forward, falling sideways or dropping its load.
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Lift truck load stability - Forklift Stability triangle, center of gravity
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Locate data plate and obey the load capacity of the forklift and its attachments.
Do not overload your truck or add extra counterweight.
Match your speed to the surface being driven on, load and workplace conditions. |
Exceeding forklift capacity is just asking for trouble |
Unstable loads are no match for gravity when you apply the brakes |
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Pay close attention to capacities to avoid possible accidents |
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This LP Gas Forklift can safely lift 5000 Lbs. 173" high with a center of gravity 24" from the face of the forks.
With an attachment labeled "HSS", the safe load drops to 4500 Lbs.
Data plate load capacity forklift |
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