Types of Forklifts
Browse our Forklift Types Chart below to get an idea of what is available and what would best suit your forklifts environment regarding tires, fuel (or) electric, and size of the forklift considering the space in which it operates.
Walkie Stackers & Pallet Lift Trucks (Class II):
Mostly used for moving pallets and crates of smaller loads most commonly at ground level. Perfect for warehouses and shipping depots, more suitable for the indoors).
Electric Forklifts – Warehouse (Class II & III):
Mostly used in small areas and very maneuverable, these stand-on (or) ride-on forklifts are capable of lifting small to medium loads. (Also known as order pickers, turret trucks and reach trucks).
Electric Forklifts – Counter Balance (Class I):
Mostly used to lift medium to large loads with a battery powered engine, making it less pollutant (more suitable for indoors) with lower operating costs.
Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts (Class IV & V):
Most used outdoor forklift and built for lifting heavier loads, weather resistant, and runs off different types of fuel, including, liquid propane, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, and even compressed natural gases.
Industrial Forklifts – Big Trucks:
Mostly used to lift extremely large heavy loads up to 48 tons such as shipping containers, large objects and heavy palette loads to a height that’s extremely high.
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