The load capacity of trucks is determined and specified in accordance international standards. For example, a load capacity of 1500 kg, it is understood in the lifting column’s the vertical position. But it never is the only data, it is always necessary to specify what distance in the center of gravity makes it valid for the load.
Example: Q= 1500kg/500mm. If the weight of the cargo on a European standard palette (800x1200mm) is 1500 kg, then placing it crosswise, the distance of the centre of gravity is 400 mm, hence the load can be handled safely. If the palette is lifted lengthwise, the the distance of the centre of gravity is 600 mm, in which case the truck might be tilted, and this tilting moment is further increased if the lifting column is tilted forward. In this case, for example, at a lifting height of 4 m, the truck will almost certainly tip over. So the truck’s load capacity must always be interpreted together with the distance of the centre of gravity.
