Abstract: A load handling apparatus for a load handling vehicle such as a forklift including a rear load handling section including mounting means for securing the rear load handling section to the lifting mechanism of a forklift mast assembly. A front load handling section in use supports the load. The front load handling section is rotatably mounted to the rear load handling section, such that the front load handling section is able to rotate relative to the rear load handling section. The load handling apparatus has a lateral axis transverse to the rotational axis of the front load handling section. Actuating means are arranged to rotate the front load handling section relative to the rear load handling section, and an attitude sensor is configured to provide a signal indicative of the lateral attitude of the rear load handling section (38) relative to the horizontal.