Technology Exhibit / Forklift Balance
How Forklifts Lift Loads
An exhibit about hydraulic cylinders, mast movement, tilt, load centers, and why balance matters.
The page is a technical exhibit first and a game introduction only at the end.
Continue to the forklift game to feel center of gravity and tilt as a small interaction.
Why Forklifts Can Lift
A forklift uses hydraulics, a mast, chains, forks, and vehicle weight to lift and carry loads. The challenge is not only raising the load, but keeping the whole machine balanced.
Tilt And Center Of Gravity
Tilting the mast changes how the load rests. If the load center moves too far forward, the vehicle approaches the tipping boundary.
Try The Interaction
The related game turns center of gravity and tilt into a small hands-on exercise.