I’m a forklift operator and im curious how this works? When i was trained i was shown to use the “clutch brake” on the left and use the gas at the same time to move a load quicker while stopped. How does this work mechanically?
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The engine is driving the hydraulic pump, and when you floor it, the engine turns faster and produces more pressure in the hydraulic lines. When you hit the clutch brake, you’re disconnecting the engine from the transmission, so you can floor it without actually driving away.
not an expert, but i guess you are sitting on a diesel powered forklift, not a battery powered one.
you engine also is responsible for the flow in the hydraulic system that is used to operate the lift. if you increase the “idle” rpm of the engine you also increase flow, this in turn increases how fast the oil gets into all the actuators/hydraulic cylinders.
Edit: replaced pressure with flow.
It’s an automatic but with a clutch. You essentially put it in neutral and revving the engine gives the pump more power. You’re no longer powering the transmission but rather the pump. Does it make sense?
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