What is the True Capacity of My Forklift? Warehouse IQ
Nov 13, 2011· If the Length of the Load is Longer, Lifting Capacity is Reduced. Because a forklift is using leverage to lift a load, any condition that adds weight to the front of the forklift and causes the load center (LC or CG) of the load to be moved further away from the forklift will contribute to a reduction in the residual carrying capacity of the machine.