Forklifts
Forklifts are used to transport, raise and engage palletized loads in construction, material handling, manufacturing and warehousing applications. With manual-drive forklifts, the travel or load movement is either walk-behind or manually powered. Motorized drive forklifts have a motorized drive. In numerous kinds of forklifts, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the driver. Fork trucks include features like backup alarms, and cabs and are also motorized. Some types of forklifts are counterbalanced in order to prevent the vehicle from tipping over. Other types of forklifts come outfitted with safety rails, or a rotating element like a turntable or a hand rail.
Other specifications which are essential to think about when choosing a forklift include the lift capacity and stroke. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable force or load. Stroke is defined as the difference between completely lowered and fully raised lift positions.
Some of the other vital specifications for the forklift include fuel type and tire type. The available fuel choices are: liquid propane or LP, natural gas, CNG or compressed natural gas, electricity, propane, diesel or gasoline.
There are two basic types of tires for forklifts and fork trucks: pneumatic and solid. The cushion or solid tires need less maintenance than pneumatic tires and do not easily puncture. Pneumatic or air-inflated tires offer load cushioning and great drive traction. At the end of the day, cushion or solid tires offer less shock absorption.
Class VII forklifts are generally designed for use on rough terrain. These kinds of machines are normally utilized in agriculture, construction and in logging environments. Last of all, Class VIII forklifts include all personnel and burden carriers. Dual Fuel lift trucks often fit in this class.