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Mast interchange possiblity

Clark CY 50B forklift. Will any 3 stage Clark mast interchange with this lift so I can get some more height and reduce the lowered height.If so anyone know of a salvage yard or someone that may have one within about 500 miles of Maryland? Thanks, Bill
  • Posted 2 Aug 2004 09:29
  • Discussion started by Oldenuff
  • Maryland, United States
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It's by no means unfeasible or illegal,just get the truck certificated by some-one qualified afterwards.....I'd suggest me but I'm too far away!! lol
  • Posted 31 Oct 2004 01:25
  • Reply by simon_k
  • Devon, United Kingdom
Replacing a forklift mast is considered a major modification and under current legislation you would need the OEM's (manufacturer's) approval to do so, also the load capacity plate would have to be changed to suit the replacement mast and can only be issued by the original OEM, with the exception of a qualified engineer overseeing the project and giving his certified approval, on paper of course.
All welding done on a mast or supporting structure must also be certified.
  • Posted 20 Aug 2004 07:15
  • Reply by Al_S
  • Alberta, Canada
Alberta Forklift Safety Council
Serious about safety!
This is not rocket science. With a good welder and the proper size mast, width and capacity, it can be retrofitted. Let's face it, this is a cheap lift they are talking about and not some heavy industrial application.
We have done it for years. If you don't know what you are doing though, you would be well advised to walk away from it.
The liabilities are too much and the possible gain is minimal to begin with.
  • Posted 20 Aug 2004 02:13
  • Reply by Liftman
  • South Carolina, United States
YOU MAY FIND A MAST AT ATLANTA FORKLIFT SALVAGE.
THEY HAVE AN AMAZING NUMBER OF RETIRED FORKLIFTS AT THEIR FACILITY.
WE RECENTLY FOUND A MAST FOR A CLARK TWO MODELS OLDER THAN YOUR CY50B MODEL.
TELL THEM WHAT MODEL TRUCK YOU HAVE AND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
I DON'T HAVE THEIR PHONE NUMBER BUT I SUSPECT YOU CAN FIND IT ON THE INTERNET.
NOT ALL MASTS WILL FIT YOUR CHASSIS.
GOOD LUCK, GLEN
  • Posted 12 Aug 2004 20:25
  • Reply by glen_c
  • Pennsylvania, United States

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