Clark IC Forklifts Tucson

The History of the Gas Forklift

The Clark Equipment Company made the first gas powered forklift during the early part of the 20th century. Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts ever since that time.



Beginning

In 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, situated in Buchanan, Michigan, was the producer of the very first Tructractor. Workers made the tractor in order to make it easier to move parts in the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the machine, they asked Clark to manufacture more. The next year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark started the Clark Tructractor Company in Buchanan, selling 75 of the machines that same year.



Duat

Clark made a gas-powered tow tractor in 1923. Named the "Duat," this three-wheeled machinery later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.



Improved Models

A gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels and can draw up to 5,500 kilograms, the Clarktor was developed during 1927. During the year 1928 the Tructier model was built. It became the basis for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



Forklifts that run on diesel, gasoline, liquid propane or liquid natural gas have internal combustion engines. These kind of forklifts should be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost a lot less to buy, but a lot more to operate due to the cost of fuel. For loads over 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is suggested.

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