Coil Handling Lift Truck: 6 Critical Sizing Factors
A coil handling lift truck should never be selected based on coil weight alone. A 30-ton coil does not automatically require a lift truck with a nominal 30-ton capacity. The coil’s dimensions, load center, required lift height, attachment configuration, facility layout, and production demands all affect the capacity and design of the truck. Ignoring any of these factors can result in equipment that does not perform as expected—or is not properly rated for the application. For can manufacturers, aluminum processors,
















