What does the load chart configuration indicate when planning a lift?

• A. It lists the operating hours for the crane.
• B. It provides the color coding of slings.
• C. It shows the maximum allowable load for each configuration.
• D. It estimates weather impact on lifting.

Answer: (C)

The load chart configuration shows the maximum allowable load for each configuration. In lift planning you match the planned crane setup—boom length, radius, whether outriggers or a jib are used—and then verify the weight against the corresponding line on the load chart to ensure you stay within the crane’s rated capacity. This chart is the key reference to determine whether the planned load is safe for that exact setup, and it helps you decide if you need a different configuration or a lighter load. Other options don’t fit because operating hours relate to maintenance schedules, color coding of slings is about rigging identification, and weather impact is a separate factor that influences safety but isn’t what the load chart configuration indicates.