Calculate
the effect of a Morse drum handling attachment on your truck capacity. The capacity
factor is important to safety (truck stability and avoiding damage to
your truck). You should also ensure that the truck can do the work
you need done.
Morse drum handling attachments
tend to move the center of gravity of the combined truck and
load forward. The farther forward the center of gravity moves on the
forklift, the
smaller the load weight must be, and the more likely the fork truck is to tip
forward.
With
a drum handling forklift attachment in place, fork truck capacity can be substantially lower than the original
rated capacity. For exact determination of capacity for your
truck with drum handling attachment,
you should contact your truck manufacturer.
Follow the link
in the chart at right for dimensions of your Morse drum
handling forklift attachment. This information is used to calculate the lost load on your equipment.
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Center of Gravity Dimensions
for Calculating Lost Load on Your Fork Truck |
285
Series - 800 Lb. capacity Forklift-Karriers |
285HD
Series - 1500 Lb. capacity Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karriers |
Model 285A-HDPS
- 900 Lb. capacity Forklift-Karrier for plastic or steel drum |
285GR
Series - 2000 Lb. capacity Extra Heavy-Duty Forklift-Karriers |
Model 285A-BP
- 1200 Lb. capacity
Battery-Powered Forklift-Karrier |
Model
288-1 MORSpeed Drum Handling Forklift Attachment |
Model
288-2 MORSpeed Drum Handling Forklift Attachment
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Model
287 MORSpeed Drum Handling Carriage Mount, 1 Head |
Model
287-2H MORSpeed Drum Handling Carriage Mount, 2 Head |
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