Forklift capacity is more than the number printed in a product search. Buyers need to know how much the truck can safely handle at the required load center and lift height, because a long or high load can change the usable capacity.
In a warehouse, a truck may handle standard pallets in wide aisles, while an outdoor yard may move uneven loads over ramps or rough surfaces. The same nominal capacity can require different chassis, tyres, mast, visibility, and stability choices in each scene.
Confirm maximum load weight, load center distance, lift height, mast type, attachment, pallet size, aisle width, floor condition, tyre choice, and indoor or outdoor use. Duty cycle also affects battery, cooling, service, and operator comfort requirements.
Before quotation, provide the heaviest and most common loads, rack dimensions, travel distance, number of shifts, operating hours, loading dock conditions, and any special attachment. Include photos or a simple layout when the site has blind corners or restricted clearance.
For export delivery, confirm the rated-capacity chart, manuals, labels, training, spare parts, and local compliance documents. WEGO can use the complete application profile to recommend a suitable forklift capacity and configuration rather than an oversized or unsuitable truck.
Technical buyer checklist
Load profile and load centre
Specify maximum weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, pallet entry, and the highest lift point; attachments can reduce residual capacity.
Aisle and rack geometry
Measure clear aisle width, right-angle stacking space, rack height, lowest beam, door clearance, and turning points with the real pallet.
Duty cycle and charging window
Record hours per shift, peak periods, breaks, and available charging time before selecting battery capacity and charger output.
Charging infrastructure
Confirm site voltage, phase, connector, ventilation, cable route, and a protected parking area that matches local electrical rules.
Battery operating environment
Temperature, dust, moisture, cleaning practice, and charging frequency affect the battery package and protection level required.
Export and commissioning package
Align manuals, labels, charger or engine configuration, spare filters and seals, packing method, and destination documents before shipment.
