A telehandler operator needs to lift a 1,500 kg bundle of lumber that is 2 meters long. The load chart is based on a 600 mm load centre. If the operator secures the load properly on the forks, with its centre of gravity at the expected midpoint (1 meter from the ends), what is the effective load centre distance?

Question: A telehandler operator needs to lift a 1,500 kg bundle of lumber that is 2 meters long. The load chart is based on a 600 mm load centre. If the operator secures the load properly on the forks, with its centre of gravity at the expected midpoint (1 meter from the ends), what is the effective load centre distance?

Answer options: ✅ 1,000 mm from the fork face.

• 600 mm from the fork face.
• 500 mm from the fork face.
• 2,000 mm from the fork face.

Correct answer: 1,000 mm from the fork face.

Explanation: If the bundle is 2 meters (2,000 mm) long and secured properly with its centre of gravity at its midpoint, the load's centre of gravity will be 1 meter (1,000 mm) from the front face of the forks. This specific load centre (1,000 mm) is significantly greater than the standard 600 mm, demanding a capacity deration, as per CSA B354.6.