Slope calculator information

Disclaimer
This tool is provided as help only to make initial estimations. Results will always have to be confirmed with those provided by the manufacturer on their technical specifications. Toyota Barcelona does not take responsibility of the mistakes it can show and/or contain nor of the consecuences derived from the use of this tool.

This slope calculator is able to calculate geometrical restrictions imposed by the forklift's closest region to the floor located on a centered line between the front and rear axles. That implies that it cannot be used under the following situations:

1. If in the forklift's lower plane there is a non centered element between the axles with an inferior level of that of m2. If the element is centered, m2 height can be replaced by the one of the element itself. If the element is not centered it is still possible to do the same but the result will be conservative, i.e., the result may be negative but in reality the forklift would overcome the slope (although if it says it can overcome the slope, then it will surely do it).

2. If mast or some added element (such as an attachement) have a different configuration from the standard and, therefore, an inferior height. As a regular rule in Toyota, the mast's geometric configuration is usually less restrictive than that of m2, but this may happen in special forklifts or other manufacturers' trucks (on the image below, when beta is smaller than slope's angle).

3. If power or traction restriction applies. Calculated results are based on geometrical properties only. Usually restrictions due to available power and traction are higher than the geometrical ones. However, this calculation is still valid if the forklift only has to overcome a slope occasionally, provided that it would be towed by another vehicle suited to this work. Inside the blue frame maximum slopes are shown when handling the maximum load and without load.