hi,

we have a number of Pivot Steer (aislemaster/bendi) trucks and although operating them is fine i have some trouble with the stability characteristics, namely elevating with mast pivoted against straight.

training standards and best practice dictate that when elevating a load the mast should be in the pivoted position i.e. facing the side, but when lowering a load it should be straight i.e. facing forward.

what im trying to ask is what difference does it make? would the load not be just as stable going up or down the mast in either position?

cheers.