Thanks, Martin.

Well, we are getting closer. If it can lift 5000lbs-the sideshifter up to a certain height, I agree, the data plate should state that. And then, as the forks ride up the mast, a declining capacity on the data plate should be noted. And maybe, at 240" high, the capacity IS only 2800 pounds, but even if the client does NOT lift that high due to ceiling limitations, I agree, the capacity should be stated on the data plate for a lower lift height. And all I can advise my students is not to exceed the rated capacity of the forklift even tho', most likely, at a lower lift height, the capacity is greater than 2800 pounds.

Puts me between a rock and a hard place because I like the dealer and I enjoy the Clark machines, and I am just trying to teach what is right, and this truck gotta lift more than the 2800 pounds. I'll see if Prentice will give me his email so I can email the serial number and draw this thread to a close, sooner than later.

Thanks everyone.