Any reasons why most forklifts do not have speedometers?
Our safety dept would always harp on us to limit our speed to a certain speed limit in the warehouse but how would we know if there are no speedometers?
Anyway, if we reduce the speed by tinkering with the engine, does it affect the performance of the forklift (apart from its speed of course)??
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The intended use of a lift truck is not determined by speed. Speed is governed by a person's experience, surrounding environment, stability triangle and the ability to efficiently and safely move loads from Point A to Point B. SInce there are no speed limits posted in warehouses, a speedometer is not required. No 'cops' are going to ticket you for 'speeding'.
If management finds that the 'speed' of the forklifts appear too dangerous, they can ask you to slow down, not measured by a speedometer but measured by common sense.
Battery oprated trucks can have their maximum speed governed however a competent technician would be required to perform such work.
Forklifts probably don't have speedometers because forklift operation depends on the load, travel conditions, and other variable factors. There is no universal safe forklift speed.
The use of a speedometer would also be more of a hazard than a safeguard as it would take the operator's focus off the path of travel where it belongs. A lot of forklift travel is also in reverse where a dash mounted speedometer would be worthless.
chewingyu:
What is the speed limit imposed by your safety department?
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