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'Load centres' represent the middle of a forklift truck load, from front to back. It is easily calculated by measuring the load to be carried, and dividing by two (providing the load is evenly distributed, and positioned to butt up to the forklift backrest).
You will often see a forklift truck's nominal capacity quoted in a form such as 2,000kg @500mm load centre
As standard, on medium size forklift trucks, manufacturers tend to calculate nominal capacities assuming a500mm or600mm load centre, in line with standard pallet sizes.
1800kg load center (60cm).
