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John Lambert.......You have considered the 78" carpet boom would probably have a 40" LC.

In the UK a normal carpet prong attachment is 4 metres in length.

Therefore 4 metres = 156" so the LC would be at 78"
Once again im having a problem in explaining to my trainees about using this 1"=100lbs reduction.

Truck rated capacity 2000lbs @ 24"
156" prong with a LC at 78"
LC increase of 54"
Reduce capacity by 5400lbs

Perhaps its just me, but you cant possibly use this rule of thumb calculation.
  • Posted 17 Jan 2008 04:41
  • By bobby_b
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  • scotland, United Kingdom

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