Practice question

Which of the following conditions REDUCES the safe lifting capacity of a dedicated pile driving rig?

Decreasing the load radius
Increasing the load radius (extending the load farther from the center of rotation)
Lowering the boom angle toward horizontal is irrelevant to capacity
Adding more counterweight than the manufacturer allows is always safe

Answer: B — Increasing the load radius (extending the load farther from the center of rotation)

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