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You are best advised to get the rating from the manufacturer or their local dealership - too many variable for you to "Guesstimate" and too much liability for you & your company. You will need to be armed with the weight of the battery installed in the unit, Weight of the rug ram, lost load thickness of the attachment (dimension from the front of the carriage to the point that contacts the carpet roll), pole length, max. length & weight of the rolls to be handled, what mast & lift height is on the unit.
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  • Posted 5 Apr 2012 02:22
  • Modified 5 Apr 2012 02:26 by poster
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  • Georgia, United States
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