The load chart is a core safety reference document attached to every 5 ton electric forklift, which records all legal and allowed load limits under different working scenarios. Many new operators tend to only refer to the nominal 5 ton rated load marked on the nameplate, and ignore the detailed notes on the load chart, which may bring unnecessary hidden risks in daily handling operations.

First of all, you need to get familiar with the core basic parameters marked on the load chart. The most intuitive reference indicator is the rated load under standard working conditions, which refers to the maximum allowed load value when the fork is at the specified standard load center distance and the mast is lifted to the conventional reference height. The load center distance is another non-ignorable indicator, which refers to the horizontal distance from the front inner wall of the fork to the center of gravity of the placed cargo. If the actual gravity center of the cargo exceeds the specified load center distance, even if the total weight of the cargo is less than 5 ton, the actual allowed safe load of the forklift will decrease accordingly.

Then it is necessary to pay attention to the influence of special working conditions on the load limit. When the mast is lifted to a height higher than the standard reference value, the overall center of gravity of the whole vehicle and cargo system will shift, which will change the original stable balance state, so the maximum allowed load will decrease gradually with the increase of lifting height. If you install supporting attachments such as side shifter or fork positioner on the forklift, the dead weight of these attachments will also occupy part of the load capacity, so you need to refer to the matched modified load data on the load chart, instead of directly using the original nominal 5 ton load value.

In actual daily operation, you are suggested to check the complete load chart pasted on the obvious position of the forklift body before each shift, confirm your current working condition matches the corresponding load limit, and do not handle cargo beyond the specified value on the chart. For long size or unbalanced cargo, you need to adjust the fork spacing appropriately and confirm the gravity position before lifting, to avoid safety accidents such as vehicle rollover or cargo falling.

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