Pallet and Load Suitability
The J1600 carries up to 1,600 kg on any forkable carrier with an open base. This page defines the load envelope, the supported pallet types, and the fork geometry you need to verify your own carriers against.
The January 2026 specifications on this page are preliminary and subject to change. Confirm limits against current product documentation before a deployment decision.
The one hard requirement: an open base
The carrier must have an open base with no bottom deck board so the forks can enter. Closed-deck pallets are not supported. Beyond that, the carrier must fit the envelope below.
Load envelope
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum load weight | 1,600 kg (about 3,500 lb) |
| Maximum pallet/load length, including overhang | 1,250 mm (49 in) |
| Maximum pallet/load width, including overhang | 1,250 mm (49 in) |
| Maximum load height from floor | 1,700 mm (67 in) |
Overhang counts: measure the load, not just the pallet. The exact envelope is 1,250 mm; some overview material rounds it to 1.2 m.
Supported carrier types
| Carrier | Support |
|---|---|
| EPAL Euro Pallet | Supported |
| EPAL 3 | Supported |
| EPAL 6 | Supported |
| GMA pallets | All GMA pallets with an open base |
| Custom carriers | Any forkable open-base carrier within the size limits |
Custom carriers include open cages, barrels on open-base carriers, and other load carriers beyond Euro pallets. Compatibility depends on base geometry, size, stability, and operator judgment. No blanket approval exists for every carrier or for hazardous materials — validate special loads with your partner, ideally during a trial.
Fork geometry
Check your carriers against the fork dimensions:
| Parameter | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Fork length | 1,150 mm | 45 in |
| Fork width | 180 mm | 7 in |
| Fork thickness | 60 mm | 2.4 in |
| Fork outer distance | 680 mm | 27 in |
| Fork inner distance | 320 mm | 13 in |
| Fork height, lowest position | 90 mm | 3.5 in |
| Fork height, highest position | 1,600 mm | 63 in |
Heights: manual versus autonomous
Manual mode picks and drops at up to 1,600 mm (63 in). Autonomous delivery is always at floor level. Plan flows so every autonomous destination accepts a floor-level drop; any higher placement is an operator task. See dual mode.
Sensitive and unstable loads
Loads that need judgment — top-heavy stacks, leaning loads, damaged pallets, liquids, or barrels — are exactly what the dual-mode split is for. The operator handles pickup and close maneuvering manually, then hands the repetitive travel to autonomous mode. Load stability remains an operator judgment; a load-detection sensor (Performance Level b) confirms the presence of a load. For the reasoning behind this division of work, see human-in-the-loop automation.
Next step
Work the numbers above into the application qualification checklist, and check the rest of your facility with Site suitability.