WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?; WHAT IS LOAD CENTER?; LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED- Page 7

Capacity & Load Center

11   Capacity & Load Center

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Capacity is the load (including pallet, cart,

container etc.) that can be lifted to a given height

at a given load center.  See the capacity plate

on your truck.  Make certain you use the correct

units of measure.

WHAT IS LOAD CENTER?

Load center is the distance from the end of the

operator platform to the center of an evenly

distributed load.

LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a

load is placed or shifted to the front, back or

side of a pallet, cart, platform or container.

Make sure you spread the load evenly as you

load a pallet.

Load

Center

Center of evenly

distributed load

600mm

(24 in.) Max

Know the Hazards

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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.

EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your

capacity plate.  Make certain you use the correct units

of measure. Pay attention to:
• Weight of load plus attachments
• Load center
• Lift height

CENTER THE LOAD

Your truck could tip over if a load is placed or shifted to
the front, back or side of a pallet or container.  Make sure
your load is evenly distributed and centered over the
forks.

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