Report this forum post

Lets be realistic.

Theoretical calculations are one thing.

" out in the field " as you say is another.

There you must allow for stupid operators, Bad loads , uncertain ground conditions Etc Etc

Anybody who does not allow 25% for those little extra's can expect trouble.
  • Posted 26 Nov 2009 23:36
  • By Normandy
  • joined 28 Sep'06 - 186 messages
  • Co. Cork, Ireland

This is ONLY to be used to report flooding, spam, advertising and problematic (harassing, abusive or crude) posts.

Indicates mandatory field
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
Upcoming industry events …
November 11, 2025 - Sydney, Australia
November 26-27, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
May 20-22, 2026 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Movers & Shakers
Jim Tompkins Jim Tompkins
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
National dealer development manager, Castle Equipment Company
Sales operations, Heli
Movers & Shakers
Jim Tompkins Jim Tompkins
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
National dealer development manager, Castle Equipment Company
Sales operations, Heli