Almost 100 years ago, when forklifts were first invented, they were just simple pieces of motorized equipment that were manufactured to move pallets from one place to another. Today, sophisticated forklifts are now available in a wide variety of designs, weight capacities, load capacities and lifting heights. These lift truck models are available with a wide range of ergonomic designs and improved safety features specifically designed for operator comfort. Perhaps the only common features of the various lift truck selection are the forks utilized to lift cargo and the tires used to move the equipment.
Counterbalanced Lift Trucks
The Counterbalanced Forklifts include Internal Combustion or IC Trucks and also Electric Trucks.
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts are available in various models like: Orderpickers, Turret Trucks and Reach Trucks.
Pallet Jacks or Low Lift Pallet Trucks
Pallet Jacks or the low lift pallet jack includes electric-powered pallet jacks and hand powered pallet jacks.
Counterbalanced Trucks
The most common kind of lift truck is commonly known as a lift truck. The most widely-used model is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight situated in the rear of all trucks ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward as it counterbalances the load's weight.
Normally, a Counterbalanced Forklift Offers:
The majority of counterbalanced lift trucks offer a lift height more than 16 feet. The most popular units have a lift height of 189 inches. Offering a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is among the most common units. These kinds of machines come standard with safety features like for instance lights and backup alarms, amongst other items to ensure safety of the operator.
The counterbalanced forklifts are normally powered by either internal combustion engines or electric motors. According to Jeff Rufener, President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, the split is roughly 40 percent internal combustion, and 60 percent electric. He is also Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America's Vice President.
There is definitely a lift truck available to suit your particular requirements. The electric units are perfect for indoor, warehousing applications, where potential fumes and noise are an issue. The internal combustion units are perfect for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on what you will lift and be transporting, as well as the type of environment you would be working in, there is definitely the perfect Toyota lift truck available for you.