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12.3
Lifting Equipment Requirements
The following topic describes the minimum equipment requirements for lifting headers.
WARNING
To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area.
WARNING
Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using
inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
NOTE:
When a header and float module are ordered together, they are shipped with the float module already installed in the
header.
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A
B
C
Figure 12.19: Minimum Lifting Capacity
A - Load Center of Gravity
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)
IMPORTANT:
Forklifts are normally rated for a load center 610 mm (24 in.)
ahead of back end of the forks. To obtain the forklift capacity for
a load center (A) at 1220 mm (48 in.) (B), check with your forklift
distributor. The minimum fork length (C) is 1981 mm (78 in.).
Table 12.12 Lifting Vehicle Requirements
Lifting Vehicle
Header Size
6.1
–
7.6 m (20
–
25 ft.)
9.1
–
13.7 m (30
–
45 ft.)
Minimum Capacity
2948 kg (6500 lb.) at 1220 mm
(48 in.) from back end of forks.
4082 kg (9000 lb.) at 1220 mm
(48 in.) from back end of forks.
Minimum Fork Length
1981 mm (78 in.)
Table 12.13 Lifting Chain Requirements
Type
Overhead lifting quality (1/2 in.)
Minimum Load
2270 kg (5000 lb.)
