Types of Forklifts
Forklifts are used to carry and move heavy loads, usually inside warehouses and construction sites. They are commonly found in material handling and other manufacturing industries. There are various types of forklifts utilized for various sorts of applications.
The biggest difference between forklifts is the way they are powered. Some utilize internal combustion motors and some are electrical powered. For carrying heavy loads while maintaining low operating expenses, the best choice are usually electric forklifts. Electric forklifts are normally found in indoor work environments. For outdoor applications, internal combustion forklifts are commonly recommended.
A motorized drive, manual drive and fork truck are the three kinds of forklifts. Fork trucks are motorized and have backup alarms and cabs. Motorized drive forklifts typically have a protected seat for the operator. Manual drive forklifts are manually powered.
In order to prevent tipping, some forklifts are counterbalanced. Other safety features include handrails or turntables. Specialty forklifts are available for particular uses. For instance, narrow aisle forklifts are designed to work within extremely tight spaces. Rough-terrain forklifts are very helpful on rocky and uneven surfaces.