Attachments are usually important parts used by forklifts. From simple side shifters or fork positioners, to usually heavier and more complex roller clamps and carton clamps.
The addition of these attachments will affect the capacity of the forklift in several ways. First, it makes the loading center farther away from the truck, and second, the attachment itself has a weight that consumes some units of capacity, because the attachment may consume any weight from hundreds to thousands of pounds.
The following is an example:
We will use Toyota 7FGU20, which has a three-stage mast with a lifting force of 185〃 and a carton clip for connection.
The truck capacity when fully loaded is 4000lbs
The distance from the center line of the front wheel to the fork surface is 18.5〃
The rated load center of the truck is 24〃
Load center 24〃
The weight of the attachment is 1535lbs
5〃loading center with attachments
Now, the capacity of the truck connected to the 24〃 load center is 2550 lbs, and the rated capacity of the truck is reduced by 1450 lbs. Due to the additional weight of the attachment and the fact that it pushes the load further out of the truck’s stabilizing tripod.
An important note is that if you change attachments, or add new attachments, you need to remember to ensure that your truck’s nameplate is accurate. These are usually carried out during the preparation of new trucks at our dealerships, and the attachments that will come with the device if the truck is not originally attached. If attachments are constantly being exchanged, the forklift may require multiple data tags.
