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Almost 100 years ago, when forklifts were first made, they were just simple pieces of motorized machinery that were made to transport pallets from one place to another. These days, advanced lift trucks are currently offered in a wide variety of weight capacities, designs, load capacities and lifting heights. These forklift units come with different kinds of ergonomic designs and improved safety features specially designed for operator comfort. Maybe the only common features of the diverse lift truck selection are the forks used to lift cargo and the tires utilized to move the machinery.

Counterbalanced Forklifts
The term counterbalanced lift trucks include internal combustion or IC trucks and also electric trucks.

Narrow-Aisle Forklifts
Narrow-Aisle Forklifts are available in various models including: 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 common type of lift truck is commonly referred to as a lift truck. The most widely-utilized model is the sit-down, counterbalanced truck. A weight located in the back of one of these trucks counterbalances the load's weight and thus ensures that the truck doesn't tip forward.

Typically, a Counterbalanced Lift Truck Offers:
Most Counterbalanced Lift Trucks provide a lifting height of approximately 16 feet. The models that offer 189 inches are among the most popular. Providing a capacity ranging from 4000 pounds to 6500 pounds is among the most popular models. These machinery are available with safety features like backup alarms and lights, amongst other things to ensure operator safety.

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

There is definitely a forklift available to suit your specific requirements. The electric units are ideal for warehousing, indoor applications, where potential fumes and noise are an issue. The IC units are perfect for outdoor, rougher terrain locations and heavier lifting capacities. Depending on the kind of setting you would be working in, as well as what you would carry and be transporting, there is definitely the perfect Toyota lift truck available for you.

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