Forklifts
Forklifts are utilized to transport, lift and engage palletized loads in material handling, construction, manufacturing and warehousing operation. With manual-drive forklifts, the load or travel movement is either walk-behind or powered manually. Motorized drive forklifts have a motorized drive. In numerous types of forklifts, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the driver. Fork trucks have features such as backup alarms, and cabs and are additionally motorized. Several types of forklifts are counterbalanced in order to prevent the vehicle from tipping over. Other models are available with safety rails, or a rotating element such as a turntable or a hand rail.
The lift capacity and stroke are other specification that you must take into consideration when choosing a type of forklift. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable load or force. Stroke is defined as the difference between fully lowered and fully raised lift positions.
The type of tire and the type of fuel are also other vital specifications which must be considered. The fuel choices available include: natural gas, LP or liquid propane, electricity, CNG or compressed natural gas, propane, diesel or gasoline.
For forklifts and fork trucks, there are two basic types of tires which can be utilized. They are: pneumatic and solid. The cushion or solid tires need less maintenance than pneumatic tires and do not puncture easily. Air-inflated or pneumatic tires offer load cushioning and great drive traction. At the end of the day, solid or cushion tires provide less shock absorption.
Class VII forklifts are usually designed to be utilized on rough terrain. These equipment are usually utilized in agriculture, construction and in logging environments. Lastly, Class VIII forklifts include all personnel and burden carriers. Dual Fuel lift trucks frequently fit in this class.