Capacity & Load Handling
Determine Free‑Lift Capacity of a 3‑Ton Counterbalance
Shows how to read free-lift tables for 3-ton counterbalances, with a calculator that gives the maximum load at each lift height when the fork is at 90 % fr
Forklift Knowledge Base
Practical answers about forklifts and warehouse trucks, written against the same manufacturer specification data that runs the rest of this site. Every figure names where it came from, and the tables are read live from the database rather than typed into the article.
Buying & Running Costs
Compute Operating Cost per Lift for a 5‑Ton Diesel Forklift
Provides a table of fuel consumption and maintenance cost per lift for 5-ton diesel forklifts, and a calculator that estimates the cost per lift for a give
Capacity & Load Handling
Calculate Max Lift Height for a 3‑Ton Counterbalance with a 4‑Ton Attachment
Provides a table of maximum lift heights for 3-ton counterbalances when carrying a 4-ton attachment, and a calculator that adjusts the lift height based on
Specifications Explained
Forklift Mast Height and Capacity: Reading the Ratings
Read mast height, rated capacity and load-centre conditions together. Use the exact truck's plate and chart; avoid universal height-derating formulas.
Maintenance & Inspection
Daily Forklift Inspections: OSHA Rules and Records
Federal OSHA truck examination intervals, optional inspection logs and required operator training, with links to the governing rules.
Capacity & Load Handling
Forklift Pallet Derating: Use the Rated Configuration
Read the actual load centre, attachment and lift-height conditions on the truck plate and chart. No universal pallet-derating factor is supplied.
Power & Batteries
LPG Forklift Temperature Limits: Use the Exact Manual
Use the exact LPG truck, engine and fuel-system instructions for temperature limits. No universal relief-valve setting or heat-derating rule is given.
Capacity & Load Handling
Forklift Floor Loading: Use Wheel Loads and Site Limits
Assess the actual laden truck, wheel loads and route against the site floor design. No equal-axle shortcut or universal concrete limit applies here.
Equipment Types
Fork Length and Load Height Derivation for Order Pickers
Real order-picker spec sheets are used to calculate the maximum load height for each fork length. A calculator allows users to input fork length and desire
Capacity & Load Handling
Turning Radius vs Aisle Width: Quick Comparison Tool
A table lists turning radii for common forklift types along with the minimum aisle widths required for safe operation. The calculator lets users input fork
Specifications Explained
Manufacturer Data Plate Decoding: How to Read Load Centre Numbers
Using actual data plates from multiple models, this guide walks through the format, shows how to extract load-centre, stability, and derating numbers, and
Safety & Compliance
Forklift Inspection Checklist: OSHA Rules and Limits
A guide to federal examination duties and machine-specific inspection limits, without generic tire-pressure formulas or load-test procedures.