FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS
FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS
TYPES OF LIFT TRUCKS AND LOADSTYPES OF LIFT TRUCKS AND LOADS
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KNOW THE WITHSTAND LOAD OFKNOW THE WITHSTAND LOAD OF
YOUR FLOORYOUR FLOOR
The lift truck is heavier than you might think. ForThe lift truck is heavier than you might think. For
example, a 1.5-ton truck weighs almost 2 tons,example, a 1.5-ton truck weighs almost 2 tons,
when empty. And then, when loaded, 80 to 90%when empty. And then, when loaded, 80 to 90%
of the total weight of the reach truck is usuallyof the total weight of the reach truck is usually
concentrated on the trailing wheels. Check theconcentrated on the trailing wheels. Check the
strength of your floors and roadways, and ifstrength of your floors and roadways, and if
necessary reinforce them.necessary reinforce them.
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