Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is normally utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more version known as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and materials, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This model has a huge variety of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are particularly made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.