6KCAUTIONunstabilized surfaces, such as beaches, deep sand, snow,ice, or mud. The 6K (RT) is used primarily for loadingBefore pushing the forklift, install theand unloading flatbed trailers, landing craft, and othersafety pin to prevent the forklift fromtypes of cargo vessels.articulating and damaging the tow bar.A hydraulic-operated forklift mechanism, mountedNOTE: Do not tow the forklift faster than 35 mph.on the extreme front of the 6K (RT) forklift, providesfor lifting, reaching, tilting, and sliding loads duringROUGH-TERRAIN (RT) FORKLIFTSmaterial-handling operations.A unique design feature of the rough-terrain forkliftThe 6K rough-terrain (RT) forklifts (fig. 8-7) areall-wheel drive, all-wheel steer materials-handlingis an oscillating hydraulic cylinder that allows therotation of the forklift frame about its longitudinal axisequipment capable of lifting 6,000-pound loads to aheight of 200 inches.when being operated over rough terrain. The operatorcontrols the rotation by manipulating the control thatThe 6K (RT) forklift is designed to handle loadsactivates the oscillating hydraulic cylinder. The 6Kover rough terrain consisting of unprepared or(RT) forklift is also equipped with a power shiftFigure 8-7.—6K rough-terrain (RT) forklifts.8-4
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