Forklift stability and load capacity
Forklift balance, load limits, and tip-over response are the focus.
Three pointsA sit-down forklift balances on three points: the two front wheels and the pivot pin in the middle of the rear axle.The triangleJoin them and you get the stability triangle.Carrying a loadPick up a load and the center of gravity moves forward.WatchWatch the raised load shift the dot forward.
Lessons in this chapter
4 lessons, about 5 minutes each
- The forklift stability triangle Lesson 1 · free
- Reading the load capacity plate
- Why forklifts tip over
- What to do in a tip-over
Built on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l), Operator training: the training topics in (l)(3) · eCFR, current as of 2026-11-10 · (l)(3)(i)(H) Vehicle capacity; (I) Vehicle stability
The full class, $49 at launch.
Paid once, when it opens. Lesson 1 is free now.
- Sit-down counterbalanced trucks
- Training record for your employer
- Evaluation checklist for your employer
OSHA issues no forklift license. Online training covers formal instruction only. A qualified trainer must train you hands-on and evaluate you at your workplace, on the truck you’ll drive.