Forklifts
In construction, material handling, warehousing and manufacturing operation, forklifts are usually utilized to transport and lift palletized loads. 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 models, the forklift has a protected cab or seat for the operator. Fork trucks have features like for example backup alarms, and cabs and are additionally motorized. Several types of forklifts are counterbalanced so as to prevent the vehicle from turning over. Other models are offered with safety rails, or a rotating element like a hand rail or a turntable.
The lift capacity and stroke are other factors that you should take into consideration when choosing a type of forklift. Lift capacity is defined as the maximum, supportable force or load. Stroke is defined as the difference between fully raised and fully lowered lift positions.
The type of tire and the type of fuel are also other important specifications which must be considered. The fuel choices available include: natural gas, LP or liquid propane, electricity, CNG or compressed natural gas, diesel, gasoline or propane.
There are two basic types of tires utilized for fork trucks and forklifts: solid and pneumatic. The cushion or solid tires need less maintenance compared to pneumatic tires and do not easily puncture. Air-inflated or pneumatic tires offer great drive traction and load-cushioning. At the end of the day, solid or cushion tires provide less shock absorption.
Normally used on rough terrain are Class VII forklifts. These machines are usually utilized in construction, agriculture and in logging environments. Last of all, Class VIII forklifts include all personnel and burden carriers. Dual Fuel lift trucks typically fit in this class.