Who is allowed to operate lift truck equipment? - ANSWER only trained and authorized
personnel approved by their employer
How much does a unloaded 5,000 lb capacity lift truck weigh? - ANSWER approx 9,000
lbs
Once a person has been trained to operate a lift truck, they are authorized to use any type of
lifting device. - ANSWER False
Dimension A - ANSWER Which dimension defines the "Load Center"?
The center of gravity of the truck and load. - ANSWER Referring to the figure below, the
"Combined Center of Gravity is formed by:
What will happen if the "Combined Center of Gravity" moves outside the stability triangle? -
ANSWER the lift truck will tip over.
Which is true for a counterbalance lift truck:
"The higher the lift height....... - ANSWER the lower the capacity."
truck A - ANSWER Generally, which truck will resist tipping over sideways if turning
quickly?
No, the lift truck cannot safely lift the load. - ANSWER Can a lift truck with a 6,000 lb. ca-
pacity at 24" center lift the following load?
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personnel approved by their employer
How much does a unloaded 5,000 lb capacity lift truck weigh? - ANSWER approx 9,000
lbs
Once a person has been trained to operate a lift truck, they are authorized to use any type of
lifting device. - ANSWER False
Dimension A - ANSWER Which dimension defines the "Load Center"?
The center of gravity of the truck and load. - ANSWER Referring to the figure below, the
"Combined Center of Gravity is formed by:
What will happen if the "Combined Center of Gravity" moves outside the stability triangle? -
ANSWER the lift truck will tip over.
Which is true for a counterbalance lift truck:
"The higher the lift height....... - ANSWER the lower the capacity."
truck A - ANSWER Generally, which truck will resist tipping over sideways if turning
quickly?
No, the lift truck cannot safely lift the load. - ANSWER Can a lift truck with a 6,000 lb. ca-
pacity at 24" center lift the following load?
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