Forklift Stability and Capacity Quiz

A significant difference between forklifts and regular automobiles is that forklifts are steered with their rear wheels. This results in:

A simple way to describe center of gravity is:

The center of gravity of an object is always located in the direct center of the object.

The combined center of gravity of a forklift and its load:

The heavier a load is, the further the center of gravity moves forward within the stability triangle.

The stability trapezoid on a narrow aisle reach truck is very different that the stability triangle. On this type of truck, the center of gravity can move outside of the trapezoid, but the truck will not tip over.

As a load is raised on the forks:

If your forklift has a load center rating of 24 inches, and you pick up a load that’s 60 inches long, what will happen:

If a load’s center of gravity extends beyond the forklift’s rated load center:

Select the factor that can cause the combined center of gravity to move:

What is the best way to find a specific forklift’s lifting capacity?

The risk of an empty forklift tipping over is lower than that of a forklift that’s loaded within it’s capacity.

What should you do if you find yourself in a tip over scenario?

What will happen if the center of gravity ever moves outside of the stability triangle?