Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is usually utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different version called the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common options include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This type has a huge variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specially designed 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.