Attachments
The attachment is part of the capacity calculation. Fork length, fork positioners, side shifters, clamps, rams and spreaders can change load center, residual capacity and the truck configuration required for the job.
| Attachment | Typical uses | Requirements | Cost note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | Pallets, Steel and lumber | Fork capacity must meet the load and truck configuration. Load center and fork spacing affect the usable rating. | Standard forks may be included; specialized lengths and capacities are often quoted separately. |
| Side Shifter | Warehouse racks, Trailers | Attachment weight and effective thickness can reduce residual truck capacity. | Common productivity option; compare installed cost and capacity derating. |
| Hydraulic Fork Positioner | Mixed pallets, Industrial products | Requires compatible hydraulics and carriage; verify residual capacity. | Often worthwhile where load widths change frequently. |
| Paper Roll Clamp | Paper mills, Printing | Truck capacity, clamp rotation and hydraulic requirements must match roll weights and dimensions. | Specialized attachment typically quoted as part of an engineered application. |
| Coil Ram | Steel coils, Wire coils | Requires application engineering for coil weight, eye diameter, load center and truck capacity. | Specialized equipment; price the complete truck-and-attachment configuration. |
| Container Spreader | Ports, Container yards | Must match container sizes, stacking requirements and the handler's rated configuration. | Integrated specialized equipment rather than a generic forklift add-on. |
| Approved Work Platform | Industrial maintenance, Facility work | Use only where permitted and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements. | Safety and compatibility matter more than lowest purchase price. |
The core load-handling tool, selected by length, thickness, width and capacity.
Fork capacity must meet the load and truck configuration. Load center and fork spacing affect the usable rating.
Moves the carriage laterally for faster load alignment without repositioning the truck.
Attachment weight and effective thickness can reduce residual truck capacity.
Adjusts fork spacing from the cab for mixed load widths.
Requires compatible hydraulics and carriage; verify residual capacity.
Purpose-built clamp for handling paper rolls without pallets.
Truck capacity, clamp rotation and hydraulic requirements must match roll weights and dimensions.
Handles coiled material through the coil eye in steel and manufacturing applications.
Requires application engineering for coil weight, eye diameter, load center and truck capacity.
Engages ISO container corner castings for terminal handling and stacking.
Must match container sizes, stacking requirements and the handler's rated configuration.
A manufacturer-compatible personnel platform for permitted applications.
Use only where permitted and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements.
Give the dealer the real load dimensions, weight, load center, lift height and attachment requirement before selecting a truck. Attachments can reduce residual capacity, so the base nameplate capacity alone is not enough to size the application.
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