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If no rear overhead support uprights are present the careless operation of the reach truck can slide the main body (just above the steering tiller) of the tractor under a load beam therefore pinning the driver against the operator compartment in a shear action. Many manufacturers offer optional uprights to prevent this prolem. I have seen and heard of this happening and is mostly due to driver error.
Vince
  • Posted 10 Dec 2004 10:16
  • By vince_p
  • joined 2 Jul'04 - 4 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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