Princeton Truck Mounted Forklift, Operator'S Manual

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A3. CENTER OF GRAVITY
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Comparison between a Conventional
Forklift and a Truck Mounted Forklift
(continued)
Truck Mounted Forklift
An important feature of the Truck Mounted Forklift is
that it is light enough to be transported on the rear of a
truck or trailer. Unlike a conventional forklift, it does
not have a rear-mounted counterweight. The Truck
Mounted Forklift has a reach mast and hydraulic
stabilizers. With the stabilizers raised the fulcrum point
is at the front wheel.
When the stabilizers are fully lowered, the fulcrum
point moves forward to the point of contact between
the stabilizers and the ground.
This action increases the counterbalance effect and
enables the Truck Mounted Forklift to lift the rated
capacity with the mast in the forward position without
the need for a large counterweight.
When placing a load, the stabilizers must always be
fully lowered before the mast is extended. When lifting
a load, the stabilizers must be fully lowered and raised
only after the mast is retracted fully. When carrying a
load, the mast must always be retracted fully.