Many warehouse and logistics operators easily overlook the critical role of load centre distance in daily forklift operations, which usually leads to unnecessary capacity underutilization, extra component wear, and even avoidable potential safety risks. As a professional electric forklift solution provider, Jianshu New Energy has long focused on BYD electric forklift popularization and systematic user operation guidance, to help every customer get the maximum return from their equipment investment.

The load centre distance refers to the horizontal distance from the vertical face of the forklift’s forks to the centre of gravity of the transported load. Standard forklift rated load parameters are calculated based on a specified default standard load centre, and once the actual load’s gravity centre exceeds this preset value, the actual safe load the forklift can stably carry will decrease accordingly, even if the total load weight stays under the official rated capacity.

To get more value from your forklift via proper load centre distance management, you can start with small daily operation adjustments. First, before each shift, operators can conduct a quick check on the size and gravity position of the to-be-transported loads, adjust the fork spacing properly to align the load gravity as close to the standard load centre as possible. This practice not only helps you make full use of the forklift’s rated load performance, cutting down the times of redundant split carrying that waste extra power and working hours, but also lowers the extra pressure on the forklift’s mast, tire and brake system, extending the service life of core components.

Second, for irregular-shaped loads that have a far offset gravity centre, avoid forcing the forklift to lift at full rated load weight, refer to the load curve chart clearly marked on the forklift body to confirm the actual allowed load weight under corresponding load centre distance, to keep the whole operation process safe and stable. For fleet managers, you can organize regular training sessions for all operation staff, to spread the correct knowledge of load centre distance, rather than simply restricting operators with rigid maximum load weight rules. Lots of verified practical cases show that after mastering correct load centre distance management methods, the overall warehouse handling efficiency can get obvious steady improvement, and the daily maintenance cost of electric forklifts also sees a reasonable drop. If you have any demand for professional electric forklift operation guidance, or related equipment consultation, you can contact us via [email protected] at any time, our professional technical team will provide you with targeted support solutions.