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If an operator picks up a load using only the tips of the forks, what is the primary risk?
The combined center of gravity must stay inside the stability triangle. Moving a load out onto the fork tips shifts the CG forward, potentially moving it ahead
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Question: If an operator picks up a load using only the tips of the forks, what is the primary risk?
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- Lateral (side) stability increases.
- The rear wheels gain more traction.
- The forklift's lifting capacity increases. ✅ The forklift is more likely to tip forward (longitudinal instability).
Correct answer: The forklift is more likely to tip forward (longitudinal instability).
Explanation: The combined center of gravity must stay inside the stability triangle. Moving a load out onto the fork tips shifts the CG forward, potentially moving it ahead of the front axle (fulcrum), causing a forward tip.
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