Carriage for Forklift - There are 4 sizings of hook type tine carriages rated by the fork carriage hoisting capacity. Hook type tine carriages have been consistent.
The carriage bar spacing for Class 1 is around thirteen inches and the Class 1 carriage is rated to hold cargo as much as 2000lbs. The Class 2 carriage is rated to carry cargo as much as 5,500lbs with carriage bar spacing of 16 inches. Class III carriages are rated for cargo up to 10,000 lbs. The carriage bar spacing for this class is 20 inches. Class IV carriages are rated for loads up to 15,500 lbs. The carriage bar spacing utilized for this capacity is twenty five inches.
Pin mounted tines differ by the amount of offset between the fork and the fork eye. Various manufacturers will vary the carriages for pin type blades. Carriage capacity would be established by the carriage pin size and by the fork size.
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