Almost 100 years ago, when lift trucks were first invented, they were only simple pieces of motorized machinery that were manufactured to transport pallets from one place to another. Today, advanced lift trucks are now available in a wide range of weight capacities, designs, lifting heights and load capacities. These forklift models are available with a wide range of ergonomic designs and enhanced safety features specially designed for operator comfort. Maybe the only universal features of the diverse forklift selection are the tires used to move the machines and the forks used to lift cargo.
Counterbalanced Lift Trucks
The Counterbalanced Lift Trucks include Internal Combustion or IC Trucks and also Electric Trucks.
Narrow-Aisle Lift Trucks
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts are available in many models including: Orderpickers, Turret Trucks and Reach Trucks.
Low Lift Pallet Trucks or Pallet Jacks
Pallet Jacks or the low lift pallet jack includes electric-powered pallet jacks and hand powered pallet jacks.
Counterbalanced Trucks
The most common type of lift truck is normally known as a lift truck. The most widely-utilized unit is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight situated in the back of one of these trucks counterbalances the weight of the load and thus ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward.
Usually, a Counterbalanced Lift Truck Provides:
Nearly all counterbalanced forklifts provide a lift height over 16 feet. The most common models have a lift height of 189 inches. Providing a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is amongst the most common units. These types of machinery are offered with safety features like backup alarms and lights, amongst other items to guarantee safety of the operator.
Either electric motors or IC, internal combustion engines typically power the counterbalanced truck series. According to Jeff Rufener, President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, the split is about 60 percent electric, and 40 percent internal combustion. He is also the Vice President for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America.
There is definitely a forklift available to meet your specific requirements. The electric units are ideal for indoor, warehousing applications, where potential fumes and noise are a concern. The internal combustion units are perfect for outdoor, heavier lifting capacities and rougher terrain locations. Depending on the type of setting you will be working in, as well as what you would lift and be transporting, there is definitely the perfect Toyota forklift available for you.