FILTER GP-FUEL 2392340 - Caterpillar

Failure to comply to the rated load can cause possible personal injury or attachment damage.Review the rated load of a particular attachment before performing any operation. Make adjustments to the rated load as necessary.
Note: Rated loads should be used as a guide. Attachments, uneven ground conditions, soft ground conditions, or poor ground conditions have effects on rated loads. The operator is responsible for being aware of these effects.For European applications, the rated load is defined by EN 474-3. The rated operating load for a firm, level surface is defined by the least amount of weight of the following conditions.
80% of the full turn static tipping load
The minimum lifting capacityThe rated operating load for rough terrain is defined by the least amount of weight of the following conditions.
60% of the full turn static tipping load
The minimum lifting capacityFor North American applications, the rated operating load is defined by SAE J1197 Feb 91 as 50% of the full turn static tipping load.The maximum fork height (ground to top face of fork) is given for a pallet fork that is horizontal at maximum lift height. The reach (front tires to front face of fork) is given for a pallet fork that is horizontal at maximum reach.
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Dimension (A) represents the maximum fork height. Dimension (B) represents the load center. Dimension (C) represents the reach.The following tables provide the rated operating loads for the standard machine configuration that is equipped with a pallet fork.
Table 1
RATED LOADS FOR 149-7668 PALLET FORK FOR ALL NORTH AMERICAN CONDITIONS (SAE J1197 FEB 91)    
Sales model    Fork Tine Length