Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.

Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more type referred to as the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.

Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular kind has a huge variety of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.

Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.

Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.

Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used primarily for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.