Choosing forklift load capacity is not as simple as matching a 2,500 kg load with a 2.5-ton forklift. Rated capacity is tied to a specified load center, mast height, forks, attachment and overall machine configuration. A long load, high lift or sideshifter can reduce the capacity available for the actual job. This matters especially for overseas buyers purchasing a used forklift from Japan, because the machine may have a different mast or attachment from the standard model specification. The safest buying method is to define your heaviest load, its dimensions, required lift height and attachment needs first, then check the ...
