Explanation of forklift termsLoad capacity and load centerThe load capacity of a forklift truck varies depending on the horizontal distance between the vertical surface of the forks and the center of gravity of the load. A forklift truck is equipped with a load chart indicating this relationshipbetween the distance and the load capacity. The X shown on this load chart is called the load center, and the Y which corresponds to the X is the maximum load capacity.Dimension
