Question

2 which forklift action will cause its center of gravity to shift forward?

a. accelerating
b. lowering a load
c. tilting the forks back
d. braking

Explanation:

Analyze the physical forces acting on a forklift during different actions

• Accelerating: Inertia pushes the center of gravity backward.
• Lowering a load: Moves the center of gravity downward and slightly backward depending on the mast tilt.
• Tilting the forks back: Moves the load's weight closer to the drive wheels, shifting the center of gravity backward.
• Braking: Deceleration causes a forward inertial force, shifting the combined center of gravity forward.

Identify the action causing a forward shift

• Braking (deceleration) causes the momentum of the forklift and its load to shift forward, moving the center of gravity toward the front wheels.

Answer:

• A. Accelerating
• B. Lowering a load
• C. Tilting the forks back
• D. Braking (Correct answer)