In order to lift a counterbalance lift truck you need to appreciate weight, load centres and centre of gravity position. The centre of gravity of an unladen counterbalance truck sits at a point directly below the operators seat. This point must align with the centre of the lifting truck or the machine may tip sideways off the forks. The forks should be positioned as wide as practicably possible to reduce the risk of sideways slipping. A forklift weighs a lot more than is initially apparent. A 2.5t truck typically weighs 4.25t so a 5t truck will be needed to lift it. Consideration also needs to be given to the load centre. A 2.5t lift truck is typically about 1200mm wide giving it a load centre of 600mm. Given a small undercut to avoid damaging the truck a load centre of 700mm would increase the weight by about 400-500kgs. Also be aware that electric trucks for example may have motors / gearboxes that extend below the bottom of the truck. Carelessly positioned forks can potentially cause costly damage. Good luck, Alba Forklift Training
TL stands for truck load like LTL is less than truck load. It means it a complete truck load by either weight or volume.
TL stands for truck load like LTL is less than truck load. It means it a complete truck load by either weight or volume.
The load in a full truck is mainly higher than the centre of gravity (COG) of the empty truck. As a result the COG of a full truck is higher. It is this than makes it easier to tip.
The term flatbed truck is used to describe a truck that has a flat "bed" body with no roof or sides. A flatbed truck is an efficient way to load goods and transport heavy materials.
Depends on the truck
The load in a lever system refers to the resistance or weight that the lever is meant to move or lift. It is the object or force that the lever is working against to perform its function.
A truck load of topsoil
It depends what the load is.
A load center, or distribution board, is a panel that distributes electrical power in a building. It typically contains circuit breakers or fuses to protect circuits from overloading. The load center is where the main power feed enters a building and branches out to various circuits.
The load is composed of silk sheets
The load is composed of silk sheets