This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules and markings, packaging, transportation, storage and quality assurance period for counterbalanced forklifts with a rated lifting capacity of 500kg to 10,000kg. This standard applies to internal combustion counterbalanced forklifts with a rated lifting capacity of 500kg to 10,000kg and battery counterbalanced forklifts with a rated lifting capacity of 500kg to 5,000kg.