Unsurprisingly, counterbalance forklift trucks are one of the most popular choices. They are exceptionally powerful and have the most safety features. They keep a truck stable and balanced, especially when lifting heavy loads. On average, they can lift between 3000 and 4000 kg, depending on the model!
They are a piece of equipment that is designed solely for outdoor work on uneven and bumpy surfaces. They most commonly come in four-wheel drive. They can also be known as all-terrain forklifts or heavy-duty lift trucks.
Big forklift trucks can look daunting. They are large and powerful and can take on A LOT. They are versatile, safe and make processes much more streamlined. Bigger forklifts tend to be used on larger sites, such as ports, supermarkets and more.
Reach trucks are most commonly used in warehouses. They are narrow-aisle trucks with right-hand stacking capabilities. They are great for working in tight spaces and can sometimes reach heights of 10 metres.
Reach trucks are a great example of how far forklift-related technology has come.
Order pickers are used to pick and deliver the materials required for fulfilling orders. They’re a great piece of equipment for e-commerce businesses because they do all of the heavy lifting for you!
A pallet jack, typically electric or manual, is essential for moving pallets in a warehouse or trailer.
Side loader forklifts are a type of industrial truck designed for lifting and transporting long/ wider loads, such as logs or large parcels, through tighter spaces. Unlike typical forklift trucks, side loaders carry their loads at the side.
These are a more compact forklift design, once again made to fit in narrow aisles just a few metres wide. Some models can operate in aisle widths of less than six feet! Articulated forklifts are great for fast-paced warehouse environments.
A telescopic handler, or telehandler, is a hydraulic lifting machine used to carry and place heavy materials. These machines combine forklift and crane functionalities and are used for lifting and material handling. They feature a telescoping boom for extended reach.
A four-way forklift (or four-way reach truck) can change direction seamlessly, backwards, forwards, and side to side—which is where the name four-way comes from. They are great for carrying things like pipes or wood planks and are built to last.
When being transported, truck-mounted forklifts are stored in a box on the carrier vehicle and can be used anywhere, at any time, in less than 60 seconds. The truck-mounted forklift with remote control has an amazing, innovative, and practical design.
Trilateral or bilateral turret trucks, or narrow aisle forklift trucks, are devices designed to operate in aisles between 1,500 and 1,800 mm wide. This technology noticeably increases storage capacity. These forklifts are capable of lifting a load beyond 14 meters.
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