The basic structure of the categorization of lift trucks consists of the following:
Standard Trucks: The standard lift truck is a tough and strong unit and the most frequently used forklift in warehouses. Standard trucks can typically lift weights between 3,000 pounds to 4,000 pounds and their blades could lift loads up to a height of 20 feet.
Reach Truck: Reach Trucks are a different name for narrow-aisle forklifts. Normally, these machinery run on electricity. These types of machinery are specially designed for pallet storage. They could lift loads up to 40 feet in height. If you want raising and unloading weights over long distances and fast, than a reach truck would not be the best option for your requirements.
Order Selector: Order Selectors are very narrow aisle trucks that are utilized to transport racked loads that are smaller than pallet size. Order Selectors are unique in that they can lift both the truck driver and the load as high as 40 feet.
Motorized Pallet Trucks: Motorized Pallet Trucks are also referred to as riders, walkies and walkie riders. These units are aptly named because of the fact that the driver is not required to sit in the machine to be able to operate it. Instead, he walks along the side of the truck as it moves the cargo.
Swing Mast Trucks: Swing Mast Trucks are similar in appearance to typical models of trucks. These are equipment with a narrow aisle and have masts that can swing up to 90 degrees, just in one direction.
Turret Trucks: The turret truck has been designed to operate in very narrow aisles. Similar to an Order Selector, they could raise the load as well as the operator. In addition, these trucks are capable of swinging their forks ninety degree on each side.
To determine which model in particular would best meet your businesses needs, go to a local dealer to check out all the various units. If you would like to lease before you purchase, this is a really good alternative for you so you could check out different units before making such a big purchase. Make sure you have a list of questions to ask your forklift dealer and be really truthful about what the company's needs are when you are discussing the facts with a knowledgeable dealer.
There are such a variety of models available on the market nowadays, there is definitely a forklift available to get your tasks done, whatever they are.