Newbie Meaning of N in load max spec

im trying to find out what " - Load max. - 5000 N" means in this technical data sheet...
TECHN. DATA / ITEMS SUPPLIED
- Aluminum cast, powder coated gray
- 2 anti rotation elements
- 2 M8x20 socket head cap screws
- 2 M8 square nuts
- Weight - .263 kg
- Load max. - 5000 N <--------------
would like to see if any one could help me with his one...thank you...want to make sure how much weight i can put on it...