01 / PROCUREMENT GUIDE
Capacity is a system.
Not a single number.
A rated-capacity label is only a starting point. The actual load, its centre of gravity, lift height, mast and attachment all influence the configuration that should be checked.
01 / DECISION POINTS
Four details.
One connected choice.
Review these points together before comparing models or accepting a configuration.
Load weight
Use the maximum verified operating load, including packaging, pallet and any carrier—not an average shift load.
Load centre
Measure from the fork face to the load centre of gravity. Long, offset or irregular loads can change the load moment.
Lift height
State the height where the full load must be placed. Available capacity may change as lift height and mast configuration change.
Attachment effect
Include attachment weight, thickness and forward offset. Ask for the resulting capacity for the complete configuration.
SEARCH ANSWER / FORKLIFT LOAD CENTRE
What load centre means.
Where to measure it.
The load centre distance is measured horizontally from the vertical fork face to the load’s centre of gravity. “Forklift load center”, “load centre of forklift” and “load centre distance” describe the same selection input.
Measure from the fork face
Start at the vertical face of the forks, not at the fork tips or the front axle.
Locate the real centre of gravity
For a uniform 1,000 mm-deep load, the geometric centre is 500 mm. Uneven or offset loads need their actual centre confirmed.
Recheck the complete configuration
Lift height, mast and attachments can change available capacity. The truck data plate and manufacturer-approved capacity information remain authoritative.
CATALOGUE REFERENCE
Example ZJ load-centre values
This is a model-shortlisting chart, not a residual-capacity chart.
02 / BUYER METHOD
Turn the requirement
into evidence.
A structured brief reduces assumptions and makes technical and commercial comparisons easier to verify.
- 01
Measure the load
Record weight, length, width, height, pallet type and centre-of-gravity position.
- 02
Define the placement
Provide normal and maximum lift height plus rack, container or overhead constraints.
- 03
Name every attachment
Identify clamps, positioners, rotators or fork extensions before capacity is reviewed.
- 04
Request confirmation
Ask for the current capacity data or load chart for the exact quoted machine configuration.
03 / SEND WITH YOUR ENQUIRY
Six inputs
for a clearer answer.
Measurements, photos or drawings are useful where the load or route cannot be described precisely in words.
Prepare this enquiry- Maximum load including pallet or carrier
- Load dimensions and load-centre position
- Normal and maximum lift height
- Mast and fork requirements
- Attachment type and estimated weight
- Photos or drawings of unusual loads
04 / PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Questions buyers
should ask early.
Is rated capacity available at every lift height?
No. Rated capacity applies under defined conditions. Ask for capacity at the required height, load centre and configuration.
Why does a longer load matter?
A longer load can move its centre of gravity farther from the fork face, increasing the load moment and changing available capacity.
Do attachments reduce forklift capacity?
An attachment can add weight and move the load forward. Its effect must be included in the capacity review.
What should I send for an irregular load?
Send weight, dimensions, centre-of-gravity information, pickup method, placement height and clear photos or drawings.
YOUR NEXT MOVE STARTS HERE
LET’S LIFT
YOUR AMBITION.
Tell us what you move. We’ll start with your requirements.
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