Types of Forklifts

Classes
There are eight classes of forklifts.

• Class I forklifts are electric-motor rider trucks, either stand-up operator or seated three-wheel units. Rider units are counterbalanced and may have cushion or pneumatic wheels.
  
• Class II forklifts are electric-motor trucks for narrow aisle or inventory stock/order picking applications. They may have extra reach or swing-mast functions.
  
• Class III forklifts are electric-motor trucks, either walk-behind or standing-rider operated. Automated pallet lift-trucks and high lift models are often counterbalanced.
  
• Class IV forklifts are rider fork trucks, with cabs and seated controls, internal combustion engines, and solid or "cushion" tires.
  
• Class V forklifts are rider fork trucks, with cabs and seated controls, internal combustion engines, and pneumatic tires. Like Class IV forklifts, they are typically counterbalanced.
  
• Class VI forklifts are sit-down rider, tow tractor lifts. They are supplied with electric or internal combustion engines.
  
• Class VII forklifts are designed for use on rough terrain. Typical applications include agriculture, logging and construction.
  
• Class VIII forklifts include all personnel and burden carriers.
  

There are three basic types: manual drive, motorized drive, and fork truck.

• Fork trucks - Also motorized, but include features such as cabs and backup alarms.
  
• Manual-drive forklifts - The load movement or travel is manually powered or walk-behind.
  
• Motorized-drive forklifts - These have a motorized drive and, in many cases, a protected cab or seat for the driver.
  

Some forklifts are counterbalanced to prevent the vehicle from overturning. Others include hand rails, safety rails, or a rotating element such as a turntable.

Truck-mounted forklifts are mounted or mountable on the back or bed of a utility truck. These vehicles include truck-included packages as well as lifts that are sold independently for subsequent mounting.


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