Just bought a used Cat forklift weighing something over 14k lbs. I’d like to run it all around the warehouse whenever I want. Landlord’s statement on limit of floor loading is “2000 psf.” Is there any data available on floor loading by forklifts? I’m guessing the landlord’s figure applies to static loading, so how would that relate to dynamic loading by a rolling forklift? Another guess is that there’s a big difference in floor loading by balloon tires vs. solid tires. Then of course the empty weight of that forklift isn’t the worst case. Lifting capacity is 10k lbs. so worst case is loaded forklift at 24,000 lbs. The floor is fortunately on the ground and has been that way for at least a decade, probably concrete over gravel over dirt, in a well-drained area, no soft ground I’m aware of. I’ve already driven a forklift weighing 8k lbs all around this floor with various loads. It has solid tires. Floor shows no damage from this lighter machine.
You can understand my issue, I’d like to know the chances that my loaded forklift will seriously damage the floor. There are already a few cracks in it but those are hairline and both sides of crack are at same level.
You can understand my issue, I’d like to know the chances that my loaded forklift will seriously damage the floor. There are already a few cracks in it but those are hairline and both sides of crack are at same level.