I realize the math and pitfalls of fork capacities, load centers, etc. However, we are having trouble renting the size we really need so may end up with some tricky lifting. The VMC is older but that does not mean anything goes. Just not new where 100K is on the line.
VMC weighs about 16.5K and pretty well verified. The actual load center of mass is a total crap shoot though. the fork lift I am looking at is already under capacity. Dealer says 16K but all the stuff I find online say "7000kg" which is 15,400, NOT 16K. So that leaves 1K on a prayer assuming we can get back to a 24" load center.
I know the main vertical casting is at the very back of the machine and that is my best bet. I also had the thought to manually turn the screws and get the table to the back of the machine to help. All I really need to do is get the machine down off the trailer and we can skate or do whatever at that point. I also have some other double lifting options but I would much prefer to use one machine.
The plan is just to lift, then move trailer and lower. Done it many times without issue with older forks but I understand the newer ones might just screw me on this.
I know that if a machine is rated at 16K, that does not mean it will tip at 16,200. They have to be reasonably safe to drive at 16K. I don't even want to drive, just lift. Light rears don;t concern me. I have been known to add a little counter too when needed but again, if the machine tilt system or other sensors will not allow this operation, I might be highly disappointed with my rental. Again, I am not looking to lift 25K with my 5K fork here. Nothing on that machine is going to break with this load without driving with the load.
VMC weighs about 16.5K and pretty well verified. The actual load center of mass is a total crap shoot though. the fork lift I am looking at is already under capacity. Dealer says 16K but all the stuff I find online say "7000kg" which is 15,400, NOT 16K. So that leaves 1K on a prayer assuming we can get back to a 24" load center.
I know the main vertical casting is at the very back of the machine and that is my best bet. I also had the thought to manually turn the screws and get the table to the back of the machine to help. All I really need to do is get the machine down off the trailer and we can skate or do whatever at that point. I also have some other double lifting options but I would much prefer to use one machine.
The plan is just to lift, then move trailer and lower. Done it many times without issue with older forks but I understand the newer ones might just screw me on this.
I know that if a machine is rated at 16K, that does not mean it will tip at 16,200. They have to be reasonably safe to drive at 16K. I don't even want to drive, just lift. Light rears don;t concern me. I have been known to add a little counter too when needed but again, if the machine tilt system or other sensors will not allow this operation, I might be highly disappointed with my rental. Again, I am not looking to lift 25K with my 5K fork here. Nothing on that machine is going to break with this load without driving with the load.