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Capacity Plate

11 Capacity 

Plate

CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION

The capacity plate is on the top of 
the power unit cover.  It contains:
•  Capacity information 
•  Truck type (a fi re safety rating)
•  Truck weight (does not include load)
•  Grade rating
•  Battery information
•  Truck information

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Capacity is the maximum load that can be lifted or 
transported with your truck.  See the capacity plate 
on your truck.  Make certain you use the correct units 
of measure.

Capacity Plate   12

KNOW YOUR LOAD

Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity 
plate.  Make certain you use the correct units of measure. 
Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads. Do not 
handle unstable loads.

MAX. PALLET/LOAD WIDTH

Oversize pallets or loads can present a crush hazard.
Do not exceed the maximum pallet/load width specifi ed 
on the capacity plate or display, depending on truck model.

TRUCK TYPE

Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there 
are fire hazards.  Watch for marked areas.  

For example: 

You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted 

to EE or EX trucks.

TRUCK WEIGHT

Dockboards, elevators and some fl oors have limited 
capacity.  Check your capacity plate for the weight of your 
truck.  Remember to add the weight of the battery and the 
load you have on the forks. 

TION

Note:  

ANSI B56.1 requires that all 

data be shown fi rst in Metric units 
and then USA units.

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE  

The information 
shown on this sample 
plate does not apply 
to your truck.

Units of measure, kg/mm 

(lb/in)

Capacity with Equally Distributed Load

Truck Weight with Max. Battery

Truck Weight Less Battery ± 5%

Serial Number

Truck Type

This truck as released conforms to the mandatory

Truck Data Number

Total Battery Weight

Model Number

Max. Grade

Battery Type

Load Tire Tread Width

D.C. Voltage

Max. AMP Hr.

Hour Rate

Max. Pallet/Load Width

requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen, Ohio 45689 USA

SAMPLE

Min

Max