Almost 100 years ago, when lift trucks were initially invented, they were only simple pieces of motorized machinery which were made to move pallets from one place to another. Today, advanced lift trucks are currently available in a wide variety of designs, weight capacities, lifting heights and load capacities. These lift truck models are offered with a wide array of ergonomic designs and improved safety features specially designed for operator comfort. Perhaps the only universal features of the various lift truck selection are the forks used to lift loads and the tires utilized to move the machines.
Counterbalanced Lift Trucks
The term counterbalanced forklifts comprise internal combustion or IC trucks and also electric trucks.
Narrow-Aisle Lift Trucks
The narrow-aisle forklift comes in various models such as: Orderpickers, Turret Trucks and Reach Trucks.
Low Lift Pallet Trucks or Pallet Jacks
Pallet Jacks or Low Lift Pallet Trucks comprise Non-Powered Pallet Trucks as well as Electric-powered Pallet Trucks.
Counterbalanced Trucks
The most popular type of lift truck is usually referred to as a forklift. The most widely-utilized unit is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight situated in the rear of one of these trucks counterbalances the weight of the load and thus ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward.
Typically, a Counterbalanced Lift Truck Provides:
The majority of counterbalanced lift trucks provide a lift height over 16 feet. The most popular models have a lift height of 189 inches. Offering a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is among the most common models. These equipment are available with safety features such as backup alarms and lights, among other things to guarantee safety of the operator.
The counterbalanced forklifts are normally powered by either internal combustion engines or electric motors. According to the President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, Jeff Rufener, the split is roughly 40% internal combustion, and 60 percent electric. He is also Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America's Vice President.
There is certainly a lift truck available to suit your specific needs. The electric units are ideal for warehousing, indoor applications, where noise and potential fumes are an issue. The internal combustion units are great for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on the kind of setting you will be working in, as well as what you will carry and be transporting, there is the perfect Toyota forklift available for you.