A Guide to Forklift Trucks
30 Apr 2014, by Forklift Training News inWhenever you need to move bulky and heavy items on a construction site or in a warehouse a forklift truck is an essential piece of kit. However, with so many different forklift trucks to choose from, it can be a little bit perplexing as to which type is best suited to your particular needs. In this article, we will guide you through the different types of forklift truck available, how they operate, and what situations they are best suited to.
Industrial Reach Forklift Trucks
These types of forklift trucks are famous for having a high reach, something that makes these types of forklifts ideal for use in a warehouse environment. There are also a number of variations of industrial reach forklift trucks, such as the double-deep trucks that have longer forks for greater reach. Straddle trucks also have longer forks as well as having the ability to grip hold of the edges of the pallet for better stability.
Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
One of the most common of all forklift trucks to be found in storage units and other industrial warehouses, counterbalance forklift trucks are easy to operate and come with dual forks at the front, and can lift and transport pallet loads with ease. These trucks can also be used outside as long as the ground is flat, and they also come with three wheels instead of four, allowing for better manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
Industrial Side Loader Forklifts
If you need a truck for operating in narrow aisles, a side loader forklift is the answer as the forks are side mounted, allowing them to lift long and wide loans that would be inaccessible to a standard forklift.
Telescopic Handler Forklifts
Better suited to lifting items that need to be placed high up, telescopic handler forklifts can often be found on construction sites where bricks and other heavy items need to be transported to high levels. The telescopic forklift has a much longer reach making it more suitable than a standard forklift truck.
Pedestrian Operated Pallet Trucks
For goods that are less heavy and stored at ground level, pedestrian operated pallet trucks are much more suitable. All of these types of trucks have forks which slide into a pallet and then lift the pallet an inch or two clear of the floor for easy movement, although some require more manual effort, whilst others are motor assisted.
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