The Truth About Forklift Load Capacity & Derating: How Load Centers, Mast Heights, and Attachments Change True Lifting Power
Every forklift leaves the factory with a data plate that states a rated capacity. That number is real, but it is also conditional. It assumes a specific load center, a specific lift height, a specific mast, and no attachment bolted to the carriage. Change any one of those variables and the true lifting power of […]