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Forklift Facts

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Counterbalance (Electric or a Propane)

Electric & Propane Counterbalance

  • 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

Narrow Aisle Reach

Narrow Aisle Reach Forklift training

  • 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

Swing Reach Forklift Training

  • 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 Stocker

DockStocker

  • 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

WalkieWalkieRider

  • Also known as a pallet jack

  • Easy to maneuver and quick to respond to commands

  • Great for low level order picking

Order Picker 

OrderPicker

  • 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

HighCapForklift

  • 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

ZoomBoom

  • 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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