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When approaching a palletized load, how should telehandler forks be positioned initially relative to the ground?

Tilting the forks slightly back (heeled up) helps them enter the pallet cleanly and prevents damage to the bottom of the pallet or the load itself. Once under,

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Question: When approaching a palletized load, how should telehandler forks be positioned initially relative to the ground?

Answer options:

  • Tilted fully forward for maximum clearance.
  • Level with the ground, then raised to enter the pallet. ✅ Slightly tilted back (heeled up) to ensure the forks enter cleanly.
  • Tilted fully back to prevent the load from sliding off immediately.

Correct answer: Slightly tilted back (heeled up) to ensure the forks enter cleanly.

Explanation: Tilting the forks slightly back (heeled up) helps them enter the pallet cleanly and prevents damage to the bottom of the pallet or the load itself. Once under, they are levelled.

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