Equipment Pics:  Lift Trucks

 

Lift Trucks have come a long  way since first being introduced in the early part of the 20th century as can be seen in this early photo of an Ellwell-Parker "Tiering Tructor".   Their original purpose, the efficient movement of materials, however has not changed.  Below I show examples of some of the most common types of lift trucks used in material handling.  Since there are numerous configurations and specialty trucks not listed I suggest you check the manufacturers sites for additional info.  If you're interested in the history of lift trucks and material handling, you'll want to download the video of a 1938 lift truck (similar to the one shown here) with a paper roll attachment from the Ellwell-Parker Company profile page.  It's 22 MB so I strongly suggest downloading it to view later and not just clicking on it.

Also read my articles Lift Truck Basics  and The Aisle Width Decision, and visit the  Forklift Troubleshooting, Operation, Repairs, and Service site for more info. 

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Courtesy of Yale Materials Handling Corporation 

 

Motorized Pallet Truck (Rider Type)

The motorized version of the pallet jack, the rider type (shown) is used for frequent movement of pallet loads over distances such as movement between departments or storage areas.  Also comes in a Walkie version that lacks the operator platform and higher speeds.  Low cost and high maneuverability make these vehicles a good choice where frequent movement of loads is required.  Options include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.

 

Courtesy of Crown Equipment Corp.

 

Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck

Multipurpose vehicle used to load trailers, stack loads, rack loads, move pallet loads throughout facility.  Requires wide aisle for turning (11' or more) Wide variety of attachments available. Electric is strictly indoor vehicle.

 

Courtesy of Yale Materials Handling Corporation 

 

Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck

Functionality similar to electric truck above.  Propane truck (shown) can be used indoors or out provided there is adequate ventilation.

 

Courtesy of Yale Materials Handling Corporation 

 

Order Selector

Man-up type vehicle designed specifically for hand loading less-than-pallet load quantities into and out of selective rack.  Very narrow aisle (VNA) vehicle works in aisles less than 6' wide.

 

Courtesy of Crown Equipment Corp.

 

Reach Truck

Narrow aisle truck (8'-11') designed specifically for racked pallet storage.  Double-deep version (shown) loads pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking.

Courtesy of Landoll Corporation

 

Swing Mast Truck

Mast swings out 90 degrees to facilitate placement of pallets in racking in very narrow aisles (VNA) of less than 6'.  Multipurpose functionality also allows it to be used for moving pallets and  for loading trailers.

Courtesy of Crown Equipment Corp.

 

Turret Truck

Very narrow aisle truck (VNA) allows storage of pallet loads in racking with aisles less than 6' wide.  Man-up design facilitates accurate placement in tall racking (up to 40 ft.).  This type of vehicle generally requires a guidance system and extremely level floors.

 

 

 

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