Mars Metal manufactures custom and production Forklift Counterweights to satisfy your specific requirements.

Forklift types that commonly utilize counterweights are the stand-up rider and sit-down counterbalanced forklifts. Sit-down counter-balanced types commonly place counterweights in between or behind the rear wheels.

Counterweights are used to secure a proper weight distribution and maintain stability, to prevent the vehicle from tipping over, and to ensure the safety performance of the vehicle.

There are two main groups of forklift counterweights :

• Bulk type: Specifically designed hollow body part at the back end or between wheels that for space savings is typically lead-filled.
• Stack type: Cast metal housings/steel canisters or metal plates designed to stack onto a base plate. Stacking or removing enables configuration for maximum lift weight.

Capabilities

• Complex lead counterweight castings for OEM’s
• Straight lead fills into your fabricated or cast housings
• All steel and lead-filled counterweight additions
• Designed and fabricated to suit your application

Lead Filled Forklift Counterweights and Counterweight Additions

• When size matters, choose lead-filled
• Lead is approximately 45% denser than steel
• Counterweight or Addition can be smaller, shorter, narrower, etc.

All Steel Forklift Counterweight Additions

• When the size is less of an issue, choose all steel
• All steel counterweight additions are generally lower cost than lead-filled additions