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When reading a load chart, an operator typically finds multiple rows and columns. What do the different 'radius' or 'reach' values represent?

In a load chart, 'radius' or 'reach' refers to the horizontal distance from the front of the telehandler's tires (or outriggers, if deployed) to the vertical li

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Question: When reading a load chart, an operator typically finds multiple rows and columns. What do the different 'radius' or 'reach' values represent?

Answer options:

  • The turning radius of the telehandler with a load. ✅ The horizontal distance from the front tires/outriggers to the centre of the load.
  • The vertical height from the ground to the top of the boom.
  • The length of the forks or attachment being used.

Correct answer: The horizontal distance from the front tires/outriggers to the centre of the load.

Explanation: In a load chart, 'radius' or 'reach' refers to the horizontal distance from the front of the telehandler's tires (or outriggers, if deployed) to the vertical line passing through the centre of the load.

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