
Lift Capacity Calculation Method Scrap and Material Handlers
STANDARD published on 1.4.2025
Designation standards: SAE J2518
Publication date standards: 1.4.2025
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
This SAE Standard provides a uniform method to calculate the lift capacity of scrap and material handlers, establishes definitions and specifies machine conditions for the calculations. This document applies to scrap and material handlers as defined in SAE J2506 that have a 360 degrees continuous rotating upper structure. It does not apply to equipment that is incapable of lifting a load completely off the ground. This document applies to those machines that are crawler, wheel, rail and pedestal or stationary mounted.
SUBFILE: Commercial Vehicle
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Ground Vehicle Standard