Vestil LM-Boom - Manual (Page 8)

LM-series fork-mountable booms 01/11 rev. 11/14/2013
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Model HCG VCG
LM-1NT-4k 28 11 /
16
in. (~73cm) 10 13 /
16
in. (~27½ cm)
LM-1NT-6k 27 in. (~69cm) 10 13 /
16
in. (~27½ cm)
LM-1NT-8k 30 3 /
8
in. (~77cm) 11 ¾ in. (~30cm)
Center of gravity has both a horizontal component and a vertical component. The vertical center of gravity
(VCG) lies along a line 15.5 inches (~39.4 cm) from the bottom edges of the fork pockets. Similarly, the
horizontal center of gravity (HCG) is located 31 inches (~79 cm) from the outer edges of the fork pockets.
FIG. 1D: LM-1NT- 4k, 6k & 8k Centers of Gravity and Maximum Load Ratings
for Varying Load Attachment Points
HCG
VCG
= Center of gravity
Origin
point for
centers
of
gravity