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Load Detection

Load detection is a certified J1600 safety function rated Performance Level b (PL b). A dedicated load-detection sensor is part of the vehicle's safety architecture.

What the vehicle senses

The load-detection sensor lets the vehicle register whether it is carrying a load. Load state matters to safe operation: the J1600's rated payload is 1,600 kg (about 3,500 lb), and performance figures differ between loaded and unloaded travel — for example, fork lifting speed is 0.10 m/s without load and 0.08 m/s at full load. A lifting-height sensor is also fitted as part of the control system.

The limits load detection works within

Load detection is a sensor function, not a substitute for load limits or judgment:

LimitValue
Rated payload1,600 kg / about 3,500 lb
Maximum pallet or load length, including overhang1,250 mm / 49 in
Maximum pallet or load width, including overhang1,250 mm / 49 in
Maximum load height from floor1,700 mm / 67 in
Carrier typeOpen-base, forkable, no bottom deck board

The operator's part

Judging load stability stays with the operator: pallet condition, stacking, top-heaviness, and whether a carrier is suitable at all. Pallet pickup is always manual, and no blanket approval exists for every carrier or for hazardous materials. See Human responsibilities.

Preliminary specification

Performance Levels come from the preliminary January 2026 product documentation and are subject to change.