Visit us today for a great deal on your next forklift truck. No matter what you're lifting, we have the forklift for the job. Remember never to exceed the capacity limits you can always see the chart on the data plate for reference showing the various load centres and various heights.At PHL, we provide a diverse range of forklifts that encompass all industry capacities. The standardized load centre distance for forklifts with a rated capacity up to 10,000 kg is as follows: up to 1,000 kg load: 400 mm 1,001 to 5,000 kg load: 500 mm 5,001 to 10,000 kg load: 600 mm Centre of gravity for different industrial trucks Forklifts and pallet trucks are divided into three different industrial truck groups. The further the load centre from the back rest, the lower your lifting capacity will be. The capacity will change as the load is raised or the forks have been tilted forward. Before lifting the load on your forklift, first determine the load centre of the materials you are attempting to lift. The farther away the upright face of the fork or attachment from the centreline of the axle, the less lifting capacity the forklift will have.Because every load is unique, each one must be evaluated individually by the operator. This is why larger capacity trucks are sometimes needed to lift loads that weigh the same as others easily lifted by smaller capacity trucks.The front axle is the pivot point for the forklift. The narrower the load centre, the easier it is to lift. If the same load were longer, 1,600mm long, for example, the load centre becomes 800mm. This is calculated by measuring whatever it is you need to lift, then dividing by two (assuming an even load).So, if you have a load that weighs 1,700kg and is 1,000mm long, we can determine that the load centre is 500mm. Essentially, a load centre is the middle of a forklift load, when measured front to back. The load centre represents the tipping point for a forklift truck.

Forklift lifting capacity chart