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Capacity & Load Center
Capacity & Load Center
Capacity & Load Center
Know the Hazards
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
Capacity is the load (including pallet or container that
can be lifted to a given height at a given load center.
See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain
you use the correct units of measure.
WHAT IS LOAD CENTER?
Load center is the distance from the load backrest
or vertical face of the fork to the center of an evenly
distributed load.
LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a load is
shifted to the front or side of a pallet or container.
LOAD POSITION CAN AFFECT STABILITY
Capacities shown on your capacity plate are with
the mast vertical and load centered. Be extra careful
when tilting a load or using sideshift. (This also
applies to other accessories or attachments your
truck may have, such as carton clamp, push-pull, etc.)
Make sure your load is centered before you raise,
lower, or travel.
The forks should be at least two-thirds (67%) the
length of the load. Crown recommends the forks be
three-fourths (75%) the length of the load. Make sure
the forks do not extend beyond the load.
Use minimum fork tilt to pick up or place a load.
KNOW YOUR LOAD
Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's
capacity plate. Be careful when handling long, tall, or
wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads.
EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your
capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units
of measure. Pay attention to:
• Weight of load
• Load center
• Lift height
• Position of mast
CENTER THE LOAD
Your truck could tip over if a load is shifted to the front
or side of a pallet or container. Make sure your load is
evenly distributed and centered over the forks.
HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY
Capacities shown on your capacity plate are with the
mast vertical. Be extra careful when tilting a load.
(This also applies to other accessories or attachments
your truck may have, such as sideshift, carton
clamp etc.)
TIRES WILL AFFECT CAPACITY AND STABILITY
This model truck can be equipped with either solid
pneumatic or air-filled tires. Capacity and stability will
be affected by the tires selected.
Caution:
If you ever drive a different sit-down truck,
even if it looks similar, be careful. Capacity and
stability may not be the same.
Center of evenly
distributed load
Load
Center
600mm
(24in) Max
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information shown on this sample
plate does not apply to your truck.
Serial Number Truck Type
Attachment Data
8586-A
Load
Center
Truck Weight, Less Load, with
Attachment 5
Capacity with Mast Vertical
Capacity
C A
kg (lb) mm (in)
mm (in)
kg(lb)
C
A
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