Explanation of forklift terms Load capacity and load center The load capacity of a forklift truck varies depending on the horizontal distance between the vertical surface of the forks and the center of gravity of the load
A forklift truck is equipped with a load chart indicating this relationship between the distance and the load capacity
The X shown on this load chart is called the load center, and the Y which corresponds to the X is the maximum load capacity
Dimension
Maximum fork height The maximum fork height denotes the height from the ground to the upper surfaces of the forks when the forks are raised to their highest position with the mast positioned vertically
Free lift The free lift is the maximum lifting height of the forks with the mast position remaining unchanged