CLS NextGen Forklift Scale

As of: Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Standard Features

NTEP Certified
- 5,000 × 5 lb capacity and resolution, up to 42-in forks
- 4,500 × 5 lb capacity and resolution, up to 72-in forks
- Two 5,000-lb stainless steel load cells
- iQUBE series digital junction box, stainless steel enclosure
Large viewing window for operator
1.5-in thick steel front and rear plates
Top cleats are pinned, bolted and welded
Four flexure system made from high strength stainless steel
Debris guards for top and sides
Stainless steel load cell rod bolts
Replaceable centering pin
Replaceable centering notch
Overload and underload stop
Field serviceable flexures and load cells
Wired or cable-less connectivity

Weight Indication Choices

CLS-680
CLS-920i
Windows® Mobile PC, Tablets and handhelds, compatible with VIRTUi³

Presale Requirements

Provide completed forklift questionnaire for quotation
Compatible with most Class II forklift attachments, consult factory

Installation Recommendations

When installing a forklift scale, OSHA requires the end user to de-rate the lift capacity of the forklift

Options

Weigh in-motion
Narrow width backplate
Front plate width variations
CLS-680, 18 to 72 VDC
Mobile printer

Approvals

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

CLS NextGen Forklift Scale for Material Handling

Rice Lake's CLS NextGen forklift scale optimizes material handling operations with capacities up to 5,000 pounds. The high-strength stainless steel design ensures the system lasts in demanding environments. With multiple weight indicator options, it can be tailored to every application.

CLS Next Gen Series Specifications

Warranty:
Two-year limited

Approvals:
NTEP 06-074

Forklift Capacity Derating

During the initial scale installation, remind the customer that they must have an updated ID plate on the forklift stating the new lifting capacity and center of gravity information. This is required per OSHA rules and regulations.

CLS Next Gen	3436 model
Vertical center of gravity (VCG) of scale =	10.03 in
Horizontal center of gravity (HCG) of scale =	2.18 in
Effective thickness (ET) of scale =	4.55 in
Weight of scale =	402 lb
Max capacity at 24-inch load center =	5,000 lb

Parts

Part #	Description
with CLS-680
231800	Scale PKG, CLS-680 NxGn, 3436, 5000lb Capacity, Class II, Wired, 9-36VDC, WiFi/WPAN, RAM Mount, Mode 600, 5000x5lb, NTEP
231801	Scale PKG, CLS-680 NxGn, 3436, 5000lb Capacity, Class II, Cable-less, 9-36VDC, WiFi/WPAN, RAM Mount, Mode 600, 5000x5lb, NTEP
with CLS-920i
231810	Scale PKG, CLS-920 NxGn, 3436, 5000lb Capacity, Class II, Wired, 9-36 VDC, Mode 102, 5000x5lb, NTEP
231811	Scale PKG, CLS-920 NxGn, 3436, 5000lb Capacity, Class II, Cable-less, 9-36 VDC, Mode 102, 5000x5lb, NTEP
with VIRTUi³
231815	Scale PKG, CLS-M NxGn, 3436, 5000lb Capacity, Class II, Wired w/DB9 Adapter Cable, Mode 102, 5000x5lb, NTEP