What is the load center for the 11k forklift?

What is the load center for the 11k forklift?

• A. 30 inches
• B. 20 inches
• C. 28 inches
• D. 24 inches

Answer: (D)

Load center is the horizontal distance from the face of the forks to the load’s center of gravity. The forklift’s capacity is published for a standard load center, which is typically 24 inches for most models, including an 11,000-pound (11k) forklift. That means the rated lifting capacity of this truck is specified at a 24-inch load center. So the load center for the stated capacity is 24 inches. If the load’s center of gravity moves farther away from the forks, the tipping moment increases and the forklift can lift less; if it’s closer, more of the capacity is available, all else equal. Attachments or longer forks can change the effective load center and thus the usable capacity, so always refer to the capacity chart for the exact configuration.

Load center is the horizontal distance from the face of the forks to the load’s center of gravity. The forklift’s capacity is published for a standard load center, which is typically 24 inches for most models, including an 11,000-pound (11k) forklift. That means the rated lifting capacity of this truck is specified at a 24-inch load center. So the load center for the stated capacity is 24 inches. If the load’s center of gravity moves farther away from the forks, the tipping moment increases and the forklift can lift less; if it’s closer, more of the capacity is available, all else equal. Attachments or longer forks can change the effective load center and thus the usable capacity, so always refer to the capacity chart for the exact configuration.