UniCarriers FRSB14-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 15

FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS
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KNOW THE WITHSTAND LOAD OF KNOW THE WITHSTAND LOAD OF
YOUR FLOOR YOUR FLOOR
The lift truck is heavier than you might think. For The 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 usually of the total weight of the reach truck is usually
concentrated on the trailing wheels. Check the concentrated on the trailing wheels. Check the
strength of your floors and roadways, and if strength of your floors and roadways, and if
necessary reinforce them. necessary reinforce them.
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TYPES OF LIFT TRUCKS AND LOADS TYPES OF LIFT TRUCKS AND LOADS