Forklift Carriage Classes

These forklift carriage classes are based on hook-type fork carriage’s lifting capacity:

Class I

Rated for loads up to 2000 lbs. with the carriage bar spacing at 13 inches.

Class II

Rated for loads up to 5,550 lbs.  with the carriage bar spacing at 16 inches.

Class III

Rated for loads up to 10,000 lbs.  with the carriage bar spacing at 20 inches.

Class IV

Rated for loads up to 15,500 lbs.  with the carriage bar spacing at 25 inches.

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