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The stability triangle and the centre of gravity

Why a forklift tips over — and how to avoid it

2026-06-14·11 min reading

A counterbalance forklift rests on three points and stays stable as long as the combined centre of gravity of truck and load remains within the stability triangle. Here is how the moment balance about the front axle works, and what makes the truck tip over.

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