Almost 100 years ago, when lift trucks were first made, they were just simple pieces of motorized equipment which were manufactured to move pallets from one place to another. These days, advanced lift trucks are currently offered in a wide array of designs, weight capacities, load capacities and lifting heights. These forklift units are available with various kinds of ergonomic designs and improved safety features particularly designed for operator comfort. Maybe the only universal features of the diverse forklift selection are the forks used to lift cargo and the tires used to move the machines.
Counterbalanced Forklifts
The Counterbalanced Forklifts include Internal Combustion or IC Trucks and also Electric Trucks.
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts
The narrow-aisle lift truck comes in various models like: Reach trucks, Orderpickers and Turret Trucks.
Pallet Jacks or Low Lift Pallet Trucks
Pallet Jacks or Low Lift Pallet Trucks comprise Non-Powered Pallet Trucks as well as Electric-powered Pallet Trucks.
Counterbalanced Trucks
The lift truck is the most common type of lift truck and the most widely utilized of these is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight situated in the rear of all trucks counterbalances the load's weight and therefore ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward.
Typically, a Counterbalanced Lift Truck Offers:
Nearly all counterbalanced forklifts provide a lift height more than 16 feet. The most popular models have a lift height of 189 inches. Providing a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is amongst the most common models. These equipment come standard with safety features such as lights and backup alarms, among other items to ensure operator safety.
The counterbalanced lift trucks are normally powered by either electric motors or internal combustion engines. According to the President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, Jeff Rufener, the split is about 60% electric, and 40 percent IC. He is also the Vice President for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America.
There is definitely a lift truck available to meet your specific needs. The electric models are perfect for warehousing, indoor applications, where potential fumes and noise are an issue. The IC models are perfect for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on the kind of setting you would be working in, as well as what you will lift and be transporting, there is the perfect Toyota lift truck available for you.