CLS NextGen Pro Forklift Scale

As of: Friday, February 27, 2026
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1 US CLS 2025

Standard Features

  • NTEP Certified
    • 5,000 × 2 lb capacity and resolution, up to 42-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 stops
  • 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

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

 

Approvals

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Accurate and Durable Forklift Scale

The CLS NextGen Pro is a Legal for Trade forklift scale with a 2-pound resolution when weighing with 42-inch forks. It mounts directly on Class II forklifts, streamlining weighing processes in busy environments. The CLS NextGen Pro reduces downtime for scale maintenance by having field-serviceable centering pins, centering notches, flexures and load cells.

CLS NextGen Pro 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 Pro 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
231802 CLS680-3436-PRO, 16 × 36 in carriage plate, 9 to 36 VDC, wired
231803 CLS680-3436-PRO, 16 × 36 in carriage plate, 9 to 36 VDC, cableless
with CLS-920i
231812 CLS920-3436-PRO, 16 × 36 in carriage plate, 9 to 36 VDC, wired
231813 CLS920-3436-PRO, 16 × 36 in carriage plate, 9 to 36 VDC, cableless
with VIRTUi³
231816 CLSM-3436-PRO, 16 × 36 in carriage plate, wired with DB9 adapter

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