The EBFL load capacity and load center specify what pairing?

• A. 11,000 pounds with a 24 inch load center
• B. 12,000 pounds with a 30 inch load center
• C. 10,000 pounds with a 20 inch load center
• D. 9,500 pounds with a 22 inch load center

Answer: (A)

The capacity of a forklift is not a single number—it's a rating tied to a specific load center distance. The load center is the distance from the face of the forks to the center of gravity of the load. The EBFL specification uses a 24‑inch load center, and at that distance the forklift is rated to lift 11,000 pounds. This pairing is the way the capacity is defined: the number reflects the safe lifting limit given the load center. If the load center were farther away, the tipping moment increases and the safe capacity decreases, which is why ratings are published for a standard load center.

The other pairings don’t match the EBFL standard rating, which is why they aren’t the correct pairing.