Almost 100 years ago, when lift trucks were first made, they were just simple pieces of motorized machines which were manufactured to transport pallets from one location to another. Nowadays, advanced forklifts are currently offered in a huge array of weight capacities, designs, load capacities and lifting heights. These lift truck units are available with various kinds of ergonomic designs and improved safety features specifically designed for operator comfort. Maybe the only universal features of the diverse forklift selection are the forks utilized to lift loads and the tires utilized to move the equipment.
Counterbalanced Forklifts
The term counterbalanced forklifts consist of internal combustion or IC trucks and also electric trucks.
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts
The narrow-aisle lift truck comes in numerous models such as: Turret Trucks, Reach Trucks and Orderpickers.
Low Lift Pallet Trucks or Pallet Jacks
Pallet Jacks or the low lift pallet jack includes hand powered pallet jacks and electric-powered pallet jacks.
Counterbalanced Trucks
The forklift is the most popular kind of lift truck and the most widely utilized of these is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight situated in the rear of one of these trucks ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward because it counterbalances the weight of the load.
Normally, a Counterbalanced Forklift Provides:
Most Counterbalanced Lift Trucks offer a lifting height of approximately 16 feet. The models that offer 189 inches are among the most common. Offering a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is amongst the most popular models. These types of machines are offered with safety features such as backup alarms and lights, among other items to ensure safety of the operator.
Either electric motors or internal combustion, IC engines usually power the counterbalanced truck series. According to the President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, Jeff Rufener, the split is around 40 percent IC, and 60% electric. He is also the Vice President for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America.
There is definitely a lift truck available to suit your particular requirements. The electric models are ideal for warehousing, indoor applications, where noise and potential fumes are an issue. The IC or internal combustion models are great for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on the type of environment you would be working in, as well as what you would lift and be transporting, there is definitely the perfect Toyota lift truck available for you.