Lift Truck Types
Lift trucks are used to perform duties such as lifting heavy objects to great heights. To determine what type of lift truck will best suit your needs, consider the maximum height and dimensions of the loads you will be moving with a lift truck. Lift truck capacity is determined by the size of the load and the lift height.
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Standard Forklift
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Standard forklifts are available in many weight capacities and lift heights and have numerous attachment options. Forklifts are used for transferring and lifting loads for warehousing companies. Forklifts that are 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. are commonly used. According to InventoryOps.com, a standard forklift is the forklift necessary to perform work in most smaller warehouses. Additional options may be added to the standard forklift such as fork shifts, side shifts and slip sheet attachments. Standard forklifts are most commonly used to lift objects to heights 20 feet or under.
Stand-Up Reach
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The stand-up reach truck is also known as a reach truck or a double-deep reach truck. Stand-up reach trucks are best for narrow aisles and consist of outriggers and telescoping forks that allow the operator to turn in a narrow aisle. Double-deep trucks use a mechanism that enables you to extend the reach and store two pallets at once. Reach trucks are not designed for loading trucks or moving loads over a long distance and may be used to lift objects up to heights of up to 40 feet.
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Pallet Truck
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The motorized pallet truck is also known as a walkie or a rider. Walkies are designed for the operator to walk beside the lift truck. Riders have a platform in which the operator stands on. Motorized pallet trucks are fast and easy to drive, making them an excellent option for people moving objects over long distances within a warehouse. Motorized pallet trucks do not have a safety cage for the operator, so caution must be used when moving tall, unstable loads.
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