Fork Truck Lifting Capacity Calculator
Here’s a table that outlines the estimated lifting capacities of various classes and types of forklifts. This table includes key factors like forklift class, type, load center, and typical lifting capacity ranges.
Forklift Class | Forklift Type | Load Center | Typical Lifting Capacity (lbs) | Notes |
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Class I | Electric Motor Rider Truck | 24 inches | 3,000 – 12,000 | Suitable for indoor use, often used in warehouses. |
Class II | Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Truck | 24 inches | 3,000 – 5,500 | Designed for tight spaces and narrow aisles. |
Class III | Electric Motor Hand or Hand-Rider Truck | 24 inches | 2,000 – 8,000 | Includes pallet jacks and walkie stackers. |
Class IV | Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Cushion Tires) | 24 inches | 3,000 – 15,500 | Used indoors on smooth surfaces. |
Class V | Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires) | 24 inches | 3,000 – 36,000 | Suitable for outdoor use and rough terrain. |
Class VI | Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors | 24 inches | 3,000 – 8,000 | Used for towing rather than lifting. |
Class VII | Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks | 24 inches | 6,000 – 40,000 | Designed for rough, uneven surfaces. |
Specialty Forklifts | Telescopic Handlers | 24 inches | 5,000 – 70,000 | Also known as telehandlers, extendable boom. |