Raymond Upright Shaft RA828-006-678 – E-6659

This upright shaft is built for Raymond lift trucks and functions within the mast or upright assembly, providing a rotational or pivot axis for components that move as the mast raises, lowers, or tilts. Shafts in this location carry rotational or bearing loads every time the mast cycles through operation.

Because it operates as a bearing or pivot surface within the upright, this type of shaft is prone to wear at any point where it contacts a bushing, bearing, or rotating component, and that wear typically shows up as increased play, roughness, or noise during mast movement. A worn shaft can also accelerate wear in the bushings or rollers that ride against it, so replacing the shaft rather than just the surrounding wear parts is often necessary to fully restore smooth operation.

At 0.2 pounds, this is a small, lightweight shaft consistent with a compact pivot or linkage component rather than a primary mast lift shaft. It is manufactured to fit Raymond lift trucks as a direct replacement, restoring the original pivot geometry within the upright assembly.