Any idea why the rated capacity of forklifts often don't follow the math one might expect ? In below example the rating at 24" is 24,300 so for 36" load center one might expect 24/36= .666 x 24300= 16,200...rather than 19,400.
This is not just a Versa-Lift thing as I've noticed the same ratings on other trucks such as Hoist and Royal, where the 30 and 24 inch load center figures stamped on their data plates are not what I would expect.
Versa-Lift - Model 25/35
I'm curious as I just bought a Royal Liftmaster rated at 22,000 lb at 30 inch load center and wondering what it would have been rated at the more industry standard 24 inches ? The math (22000 x 30 divided by 24) would say 27,500 lbs....but I wonder... suspect the answer has something to do with "load moment" calculations but you tell me.
This is not just a Versa-Lift thing as I've noticed the same ratings on other trucks such as Hoist and Royal, where the 30 and 24 inch load center figures stamped on their data plates are not what I would expect.
Versa-Lift - Model 25/35
I'm curious as I just bought a Royal Liftmaster rated at 22,000 lb at 30 inch load center and wondering what it would have been rated at the more industry standard 24 inches ? The math (22000 x 30 divided by 24) would say 27,500 lbs....but I wonder... suspect the answer has something to do with "load moment" calculations but you tell me.
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