Forklift Weight

Learn forklift weight capacities for various types of lift trucks and what the standard lifting weights are for each type.

Learn forklift weight capacities for various types of lift trucks and what the standard lifting weights are for each type.

Want to know how much a forklift weighs? Learn the weight of the most common forklifts.

A forklift has a lifting and carrying capacity at a given height when it leaves the factory, however, that capacity can change when attachments, booms, fork extensions and other modifications are made to the lift truck. This article explains the impact of the load center, center of gravity and other items that impacts materials handling equipment.