Vestil LM-Boom - Manual (Page 16)

LM-series fork-mountable booms 01/11 rev. 11/14/2013
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FIG. 3D: LM-HRNT- 4k & 6k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings
for Varying Load Attachment Points
Center of gravity has both a horizontal component and a vertical component. The vertical center of gravity
(VCG) lies along a line 38 inches (~97 cm) from the bottom edges of the fork pockets. Similarly, the horizontal
center of gravity (HCG) is located 8 inches (~20cm) from the front edge of the vertical support.
= Center of gravity
Model HCG VCG
LM-HRNT-4k 8 5 /
8
in. (~21 cm) 28 3 /
8
in. (~72 cm)
LM-HRNT-6k 8 5 /
8
in. (~21 cm) 28 3 /
8
in. (~72 cm)
VCG
HCG
= Center of gravity
Origin point for
centers of gravity