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The 1"=100lbs works with most attachments and odd sized pallets and loads, but not with a carpet pin. The force of the load (carpet) is concentrated along a very narrow path, unlike a pallet, which has loads as wide as 48", sometimes wider. Therefore, the formula regarding carpet hauler forklifts is different. and as you can see, doesn't work, or apply in thia instance.

Dan
  • Posted 17 Jan 2008 08:22
  • By dan_m
  • joined 14 Oct'05 - 335 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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