How Is Forklift Capacity Determined? It’s easiest to think of a forklift as a seesaw, which is a simple machine with three parts: the fulcrum, the counterbalance, and the load-bearing mechanism. The front wheels of a forklift are its fulcrum, balancing the weight on...
When choosing a lift truck, having sufficient lifting capacity to safely handle your heaviest load should be one of the first and most important factors in making your choice. Today’s forklifts have capacity ranges from 2,500 to 110,000 lbs. based on chassis design,...