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6. Structure and Stability of Truck6. Structure and Stability of Truck
A thorough understanding of forklift physics and stability is very important to the safe operation of the forklift.A thorough understanding of forklift physics and stability is very important to the safe operation of the forklift.
CautionCaution Truck PhysicsTruck Physics
The basic structure of the truck is mast (includes mast andThe basic structure of the truck is mast (includes mast and
forks) and body (includes tire).forks) and body (includes tire).
The lift truck keeps the balance of weight between theThe lift truck keeps the balance of weight between the
truck body and the load on the forks with the center of the fronttruck body and the load on the forks with the center of the front
wheels as a fulcrum when the rated capacity load is placed inwheels as a fulcrum when the rated capacity load is placed in
position.position.
Due care should be paid to the weight and the center ofDue care should be paid to the weight and the center of
gravity of loads to maintain the stability of the truck.gravity of loads to maintain the stability of the truck.
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