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How much the load centre shifts when the mast tilts?
When the mast is tilted forward, the load's centre of gravity moves forward horizontally, because it sits high up on the inclined mast. Pure geometry: Δ = h_lift · tan(θ), so the effective load centre D_eff = D_physical + Δ. Ignores mast sway, deflection and change in height when tilting.
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