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What does Nominal capacity and Residual Capacity mean ?
  • Posted 26 Mar 2008 17:19
  • Discussion started by Dhigu_P
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Thanks a lot Fred
  • Posted 31 Mar 2008 22:35
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  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Nominal capacity is the maximum load you can lift with the truck. Usually you can lift this load up to a certain height. Over that height forward or lateral stability demands that the capacity is reduced. The capacity in this area is referred to as residual capacity.
  • Posted 27 Mar 2008 19:35
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