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What Capacity forklift do I use??

I am a bit confused as to what capacity diesel forklift I use for a load as described below.

Load:-
Approximate Max Weight:- 2.5 tons or 2500 kg
Length:- 12 feet {this is critical, load has to be picked and transported length wise}
Width:- 3 feet 6 inches
Hieght:- 2 ft 8 inches.

Could I get some help from someone !!!

Secondly is there any formulae to calculate the de-rating of a forklft depending on the change in the Load Center.

Thanks
  • Posted 11 May 2007 15:43
  • By gordon_n
  • joined 11 May'07 - 2 messages
  • Haryana, India
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Thanks a lot
  • Posted 15 May 2007 22:55
  • By gordon_n
  • joined 11 May'07 - 2 messages
  • Haryana, India
Gordon, go to the website rightline dot com. They have a capacity calculator right on the home page that I use all of the time and it is pretty accurate. Just plug in the numbers.
  • Posted 11 May 2007 22:45
  • By Rasmus
  • joined 2 May'07 - 4 messages
  • New Jersey, United States
No one can be told what the Matrix is, you have to see it for yourself.

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