Forklift Truck:

• a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials, normally by means of steel forks inserted under the load
• most commonly used to move loads stored on pallet
• powered by LPG, diesel, electric, battery
• types of tires include:
  1. Pneumatic tires - filled with air and designed to be used outdoors
  2. Cushion tires - made of rubber and designed for indoor use

Forklift can be rent or purchase at brand-new, used or re-conditioned depending on the needs of the company.

Consider buying a used forklifts if:
• The truck will be used only for a single shift.
• The forklift will be used for no more than five hours a day.
• The forklift will work no more than five days per week.

• The operation is not a high-throughput, nonstop type

Diesel forklift

Electric forklift