Forklifts
Forklifts are utilized to transport, raise 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 many models, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the operator. Fork trucks have features like for example cabs, and backup alarms and are additionally motorized. Several kinds of forklifts are counterbalanced in order to prevent the vehicle from turning over. Other models come equipped with safety rails, or a rotating element such as a hand rail or a turntable.
The lift capacity and stroke are other factors that you should take into account when choosing a kind of forklift. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable load or force. Stroke is defined as the difference between fully lowered and completely raised lift positions.
The type of fuel and the type of tire are also other vital specifications which should be considered. The fuel choices available include: liquid propane or LP, natural gas, electricity, CNG or compressed natural gas, gasoline, propane or diesel.
For fork trucks and forklifts, there are two basic types of tires that could be utilized. They are: solid and pneumatic. The cushion or solid tires need less maintenance than pneumatic tires and do not easily puncture. Air-inflated or pneumatic tires offer load cushioning and great drive traction. At the end of the day, cushion or solid tires offer less shock absorption.
Normally used on rough terrain are Class VII forklifts. These equipment are usually used in agriculture, construction and in logging environments. Lastly, Class VIII forklifts have all burden and personnel carriers. Dual Fuel forklifts often fit in this class.