Forklift Facts:
Counterbalance (Electric or a Propane)
- Two types of Counterbalances, Electric (Left) and Propane (Right)
- Counterbalances are also commonly referred to as “forklift†or “lift truckâ€
- There are attachments that can be used to make your work easier, but you do need to be trained on how to use them
Forklift Facts:
Narrow Aisle Reach
- Has a “deadman†pedal for easy breaking
- Depending on the make, a narrow aisle reach can carry up to 4500 lbs
- Depending on the make, a narrow aisle reach can go as high as 30.5 feet up
Swing Reach
- Requires different training from the Narrow Aisle Reach in order to operate it
- Designed to maximize storage density
- Depending on the make you can get tripe your storage capacity using a swing reach
Dock StockerÂ
- Commonly referred to as a Reach Truck but the two have different operating systems
- Made in two versions, a sit down and a stand up
- Some models have an increased load capacity of 3000 to 5000 lbs.
Walkie/Walkie Rider
- Also known as a pallet jack
- Easy to maneuver and quick to respond to commands
- Great for low level order picking
Order PickerÂ
- Order pickers are used to make the picking process as easy as possible for the operator
- There are 3 different levels of order pickers: low, medium and high
- Order pickers are sometimes referred to as a cherry picker
High Capacity Forklift
- Depending on the model, lifting capacities range from 19000 to 105821 lbs
- Different front end carriages available
- A high capacity forklift makes light work of a heavy load
Zoom Boom
- Designed for outdoor use in rough terrain
- Depending on the make, the lift capacity is anywhere from 3000 lbs to 46000 lbs
- Can also be used with attachments
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