Daewoo Warehouse Forklifts Fresno

Definition of Forklift Classes

The forklift is used in many warehouse and retail settings for various daily task, including carrying heavy merchandise, stocking shelves and delivering loads of goods. Based on the Industrial Truck Association there are eight forklift classes. The machines are classified according to kind of engine or motor, kind of tires, and the way the equipment is steered. Forklifts are also called lift trucks.



Class I forklifts - Electric Motor Forklifts

These are regular electric motor lift trucks. Types of Class I forklift comprise the sit-down, three-wheeled varieties which are commonly used to transport pallets of mulch at home goods stores.



Class II forklifts - Narrow Aisle Electric Motor Lift Trucks

These trucks do not require much space to operate. Class II trucks consist of forklifts with swinging masts and side-loading models.



Class III forklifts - Electric Motor Hand Trucks



Class IV forklifts - Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts

These trucks have engines similar to those found in cars. They come with either cushion tires or solid tires. usually the back of the truck has a counterweight in order to make the machinery more stable.



Class V forklifts are like Class IV forklifts since both have internal combustion engines and are usually counterbalanced. The difference is in the tires that are used. Class V trucks utilize radial or pneumatic tires.



Tractors

Class VI forklifts - Towing Tractor Lift Trucks

These trucks are sit-down tractors that can lift bulky loads and pull loads weighing over 450 kilograms. These trucks can are available with either an an IC engine or an electric motor.



Class VII lift trucks - Rough Terrain Vehicles

This class of lift truck has internal combustion engines and pneumatic tires. They are normally employed in construction, logging and agriculture. These kind of trucks are recommended for worksites where the ground is uneven and rough and riddled with debris.



Class VIII forklifts - Manual Lift Trucks

These trucks are hand pallet lift trucks operated by a person who either pushes or pulls the vehicle. The forks are usually operated hydraulically, and have a low maximum lift height. This class includes personnel and burden carriers.

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