The Yale LX-6F is the 3t steerable front skate from the Yale LX range — the manufacturer's cost-effective alternative to the premium Steerman SX/S range — supplied complete with an appropriate towing bar for directional control. The overall height of just 115mm fits under loads with limited ground clearance, running on 4 hardwearing 85×90mm nylon wheels. It pairs with the matching LX rear skate pair to make up the complete LX-6 system; designed for smooth finished flat even floors only — it will not pull on rough finished uneven floor.
Key Features
- Low-profile 115mm height — fits under loads with limited ground clearance
- Steerable design with towing bar — appropriate towing bar supplied for directional control
- 4 × 85×90mm hardwearing nylon wheels — suited to smooth finished flat floors
- 3t front capacity — sized for the front share of the matching LX system load (typically 50% of total)
- Cost-effective alternative to Steerman SX — Yale's lower-cost option for in-plant industrial moves
- Matched system component — pair with the LX rear skate pair at matching capacity for the LX-6 system
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Model |
LX-6F |
| Front Capacity |
3t |
| Wheel Material |
Hardwearing nylon |
| Wheel Diameter × Width |
85 × 90 mm |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Load Area |
185 × 150 mm |
| Overall Height |
115 mm |
| Pairs With |
LX rear skate pair (for LX-6 complete system) |
| Towing Bar |
Included |
European Manufactured | CE Compliant
This product is manufactured to European standards by Yale Industrial Products, part of the Columbus McKinnon group. All units are supplied with a CE Declaration of Conformity. Load moving skates are classed as work equipment under PUWER 1998. Regular visual inspection is required before every use, with periodic thorough examination by a competent person in line with site safety policy and any applicable insurance requirements.
More About This Product
The Yale LX-6F is the 3t steerable front skate from the Yale LX range — the manufacturer's cost-effective alternative to the premium Steerman SX/S range. Supplied complete with an appropriate towing bar for directional control. Overall height of just 115mm fits under loads with limited ground clearance. Runs on 4 hardwearing nylon wheels (85×90mm) suited to smooth finished flat floors. Pairs with the matching LX rear skate pair to make up the LX-6 complete system. Designed for smooth finished flat even floors only — will not pull on rough finished uneven floor.
Suitable Applications
The LX-6F is the directional-control half of the LX low-profile system. Used in pairs with the matching rear, it suits machine moves, plant relocation and any in-plant application where a low-profile steerable skate is required. Selling separately allows replacement of a damaged front, expansion of an existing rear-only setup, or assembly of a bespoke configuration.
How to Use the LX-6F
- Confirm the 3t front capacity is suitable for the front-distributed share of the intended load.
- Position the matching LX rear pair under the rear of the load first, with the tie rods adjusted to the load width.
- Position the LX-6F front skate under the front of the load.
- Lower the load onto both sections and confirm full contact.
- Attach the towing bar to the front skate.
- Move the load slowly using the towing bar.
Warning:
Do not exceed the 3t rated front capacity. The matched rear must be present and correctly rated. The LX will not pull on rough finished uneven floor.
Safety Information
- Always pair with a matching LX rear at the correct capacity.
- Inspect the steering swivel, towing bar attachment and wheels before each use.
- Confirm wheel nylon is free of cuts, embedded debris and flat-spots.
- Use the towing bar to pull rather than push wherever practical.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect weekly with attention to the steering swivel, wheel nylon condition, towing bar attachment and frame weld points. Replace worn wheels and bearings using genuine Yale LX spares.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the LX-6F with a different LX rear?
LX components match by capacity within the system. The LX-6F is intended to pair with the corresponding LX rear at matching capacity. Note that the LX rear skates are identical in construction across the LX-6 and LX-12 systems — the difference is in the front skate's load capacity and wheel count.
Q: What makes the LX-6F different from a Steerman SX front?
The LX-6F is low-profile (115mm overall height) with hardwearing nylon wheels — the cost-effective alternative. The Steerman SX/S front section uses heavier-duty polyamide twin rollers with universal joint suspension and a turntable on axial ball bearing, suited to a wider range of floor conditions and higher capacities up to 60t.
Q: Does the LX-6F fit with Steerman SX rear assemblies?
No — the LX and SX/S platforms have different frame dimensions and load plate geometry. They are not cross-compatible.
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