An operator is lifting a load and observes that the boom angle is +45 degrees and the load radius is 4 metres. The telehandler's load chart states that at a +45-degree boom angle, the capacity is 3,500 kg for a 4-metre radius and 3,000 kg for a 5-metre radius. If the current load being lifted is 3,200 kg, what is the operator's next course of action?

Question: An operator is lifting a load and observes that the boom angle is +45 degrees and the load radius is 4 metres. The telehandler's load chart states that at a +45-degree boom angle, the capacity is 3,500 kg for a 4-metre radius and 3,000 kg for a 5-metre radius. If the current load being lifted is 3,200 kg, what is the operator's next course of action?

Answer options: ✅ Confirm the load is within safe limits for the current configuration and complete the lift.

• Retract the boom slightly to decrease the load radius, as the current configuration is technically overloaded for 3,200 kg.
• Extend the boom slightly to increase the load radius, which will decrease the effective load on the machine.
• Lower the boom angle to increase stability, even if it changes the load radius.

Correct answer: Confirm the load is within safe limits for the current configuration and complete the lift.

Explanation: At a +45-degree boom angle, the load chart indicates a capacity of 3,500 kg for a 4-metre radius. Since the current load being lifted is 3,200 kg, it is less than the rated capacity (3,500 kg) for this specific configuration. Therefore, the load is within safe limits, and the operator can proceed with the lift. Retracting the boom would increase the margin, but is not strictly necessary if the current configuration is safe. Extending the boom would decrease capacity and increase the risk.