Capacity Plate; 11 Capacity Plate; Capacity Plate 12- Page 7

Know the Hazards

Capacity Plate

11   Capacity Plate

Capacity Plate   12

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

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

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.

Note:

 ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that

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

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. 

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.