Notes: 
Square feet area of platform is determined by net inside area.
 General Note:
1lb = 0.454 kg
1ft2= 9.29 E-2m2

Class of Loading DefinitionsASME A17.1 code requirements for minimum rated capacity are as follows:
• Class A (General Freight Loading) — 50 lbs. per sq. ft.• Class B (Motor Vehicle Loading) — 30 lbs. per sq. ft.• Class C-1 (Industrial Truck Loading – truck carried by elevator) — 50 lbs. per sq. ft., but not less than load, including weight of truck.

• Class C-2 (Industrial Truck Loading – truck is normally used for loading and unloading only and is not usually carried by elevator) — for elevators of 20,000 lbs. capacity or less
capacity shall equal the weight of the loaded truck — maximum load on platform during
loading and unloading not exceed 150% of rated load.

• Class C-3 (Other loading with heavy concentrations where truck is not usually used) — 5 – lbs. per. sq. ft., but not less than load.

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Standard Freight Cab Features

  • MEI cabs are manufactured using 12 or 14-gauge steel.
  • Standard wall panels are 24″ sections for ease of installation.
  • Powder coat finish is available in a wide range of colors.
  • #4 Stainless Steel finishes is also available upon request.
  • Wall bumpers are available in wood, steel and stainless steel.
  • LED lights are recessed into the canopy.
  • Finished floors are available in a variety of materials, including checkerplate steel and hardwood.
  • Ceiling and wall panel seams match on standard 24″ panels.

The MEI Freight Cab Advantage

  • Each cab is custom-built based on project requirements.
  • Doors and gates from all major suppliers can be accommodated.
  • Wall panels are interchangeable for ease of installation.
  • Canopy panels are interchangeable for ease of installation.
  • Wall and canopy panels are individually replaceable if damaged.

Standard Freight Cab Sizes

Capacity (lbs)
Platform
Cab Height
Front (F) Rear (R)
Clear Inside With Single Section
Clear Inside With Two Section
Door Width & Height

4000 Lbs

7′ -0″ x 8′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
6′ -8″ x 7′ -7″
6′ -8″ x 7′ -4 1/2“
6′ -8″ x 8′ -0″

4000 Lbs

7′ -0″ x 8′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
6′ -8″ x 7′ -6″
6′ -8″ x 7′ -1“
6′ -8″ x 8′ -0″

5000 Lbs

8′ -0″ x 9′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
7′ -8″ x 8′ -7″
7′ -8″ x 8′ -4 1/2“
7′ -8″ x 8′ -0″

5000 Lbs

8′ -0″ x 9′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
7′ -8″ x 8′ -6″
7′ -8″ x 8′ -1“
7′ -8″ x 8′ -0″

6000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 10′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
10′ -0″ x 9′ -7″
10′ -0″ x 9′ -4 1/2“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

6000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 10′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
10′ -0″ x 9′ -6″
10′ -0″ x 9′ -1“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

8000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 12′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
10′ -0″ x 11′ -7″
10′ -0″ x 11′ -4 1/2“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

8000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 12′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
10′ -0″ x 11′ -6″
10′ -0″ x 11′ -1“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

10000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 14′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
10′ -0″ x 13′ -7″
10′ -0″ x 13′ -4 1/2“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

10000 Lbs

10′ -4″ x 14′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
10′ -0″ x 13′ -6″
10′ -0″ x 13′ -1“
10′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

12000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 12′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
12′ -0″ x 11′ -7″
12′ -0″ x 11′ -4 1/2“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

12000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 12′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
12′ -0″ x 11′ -6″
12′ -0″ x 11′ -1“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

15000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 16′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
12′ -0″ x 15′ -7″
12′ -0″ x 15′ -4 1/2“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

15000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 16′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
12′ -0″ x 15′ -6″
12′ -0″ x 15′ -1“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

20000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 20′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
12′ -0″ x 19′ -7″
12′ -0″ x 19′ -4 1/2“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

20000 Lbs

12′ -4″ x 20′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
12′ -0″ x 19′ -6″
12′ -0″ x 19′ -1“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

25000 Lbs

14′ -4″ x 20′ -0″
8′ -0″
F
14′ -0″ x 19′ -7″
14′ -0″ x 19′ -4 1/2“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″

25000 Lbs

14′ -4″ x 20′ -0″
8′ -0″
F/R
14′ -0″ x 19′ -6″
14′ -0″ x 19′ -1“
12′ -0″ x 8′ -0″