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CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION

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

Capacity Plate

11   Capacity Plate

SAMPLE

CAPACITY PLATE

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

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.

Truck Data Number

Serial Number

Model Number

Max. AMP Hr. Cap.

Hour Rate

This truck as released conforms

to the mandatory requirements

of ANSI B56.1

Total Battery Weight Lbs

.

6000

1724

1500

975

930

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E

12.9

24

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3000

PE

S E R I E S

5

Max. Grade

Truck Type

D.C. Voltage

Battery Type

E

Crown Equipment Corporation,

New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA

SAMP

Capacity Lbs: (equally distributed load)

Approx. Truck Wt. as equip. (less batt.)

Min.

Load Tire Tread

Max.

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KNOW YOUR LOAD

Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck’s capacity
plate.  Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads.
Do not handle unstable loads.

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 floors 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.

Know the Hazards