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

TR4540-200

Know the Hazards

KNOW YOUR LOAD

Do not exceed the capacity (normal drawbar pull) shown

on your truck's capacity plate.  Make certain you use the

correct units of measure.  Do not tow 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 are towing.

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

• Maximum grade rating

• Battery information

• Truck information

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Capacity of your truck is shown as Normal Drawbar

Pull.  (For normal conditions, 225N or 50lbs of

drawbar pull is required to tow 905kg or 2000 lbs).

See the capacity plate on your truck.

Capacity Plate

11  Capacity Plate

Capacity Plate   12

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE  

The information 

shown on this sample 

plate does not apply 

to your truck.

Note:  

ANSI  B56.1  requires  that 

all data be shown first in Metric 

units and then USA units.