Toyota

Almost 100 years ago, when forklifts were initially made, they were only simple pieces of motorized machines which were manufactured to move pallets from one place to another. Nowadays, sophisticated lift trucks are presently available in a wide variety of weight capacities, designs, load capacities and lifting heights. These forklift models are available with a wide array of ergonomic designs and improved safety features specially designed for operator comfort. Maybe the only common features of the diverse forklift selection are the forks utilized to lift cargo and the tires utilized to move the machinery.

Counterbalanced Forklifts
The Counterbalanced Forklifts include IC or Internal Combustion Trucks and also Electric Trucks.

Narrow-Aisle Forklifts
The narrow-aisle forklift comes in many units like: Orderpickers, Turret Trucks and Reach Trucks.

Low Lift Pallet Trucks or Pallet Jacks
Low Lift Pallet Trucks or Pallet Jacks includes electric-powered pallet jacks and hand powered pallet jacks.

Counterbalanced Trucks
The most popular kind of lift truck is commonly known as a lift truck. The most widely-utilized unit is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight located in the rear of one of these trucks counterbalances the load's weight and therefore ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward.

Normally, a Counterbalanced Forklift Provides:
Most Counterbalanced Lift Trucks offer a lifting height of about 16 feet. The units which provide 189 inches are amongst the most common. Providing a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is amongst the most common units. These types of machines come standard with safety features such as lights and backup alarms, among other things to guarantee safety of the operator.

The counterbalanced forklifts are typically powered by either internal combustion engines or electric motors. According to Jeff Rufener, President of the ITA or Industrial Truck Association, the split is about 40% internal combustion, and 60% electric. He is also the Vice President for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America.

There is definitely a lift truck available to suit your particular needs. The electric models are ideal for warehousing, indoor applications, where noise and potential fumes are a concern. The Internal combustion or IC units are perfect for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on the kind of setting you will be working in, as well as what you would lift and be transporting, there is the right Toyota lift truck available for you.

Click to Download the pdf

Forklift Parts