Heavy Equipment Hub

Stability Lab

Explore how load, reach, height, and slope shift a machine's center of gravity toward tip-over.

telehandlerTIP AXISSTABLELoad Moment Index: 27 / 100
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☝ Drag the weight around the machine
Load Moment Index27 / 100
STABLE

Position drives the moment — further from center & higher = greater tip risk.

Load moment shifts dramatically as the boom extends and raises. The further the load from the machine, the greater the tip risk.

Adjust Conditions

1000lbs
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20%
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0°
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Stability Reading

Load Moment IndexSTABLE
SafeCautionDanger
27/ 100
Operating within stable range

Current Conditions

Load Weight: 1000lbs
Boom Extension: 20%
Boom Height: 20%
Ground Slope: 0°

Operator Safety Tips

  • Always check the load chart before lifting
  • Retract boom before traveling with a load
  • Never drive across a slope with boom extended
  • Outriggers (if equipped) must be deployed for max capacity

Telehandler Load Chart

Within Capacity

At 5ft reach → rated capacity ≈ 5,200 lbs

0510152025Boom Reach (ft)02k4k7kRated Capacity (lbs)Your load: 1,000 lbs●
Rated capacity curve Your operating point

Educational approximation only — always consult the actual manufacturer's load chart for your specific model.

This tool is for educational purposes only. Always consult the official load chart for your specific machine model.