Clark IC Forklifts Arlington

The History of the Gas Forklift

The Clark Equipment Company made the very first gas powered forklift during the early part of the 20th century. Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts ever since that time.



Beginning

Situated in Buchanan, Michigan, the Clark Equipment Company was the manufacturer of the first Tructractor during the year 1917. Workers made the tractor to make it easier to move parts within the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the machinery, they asked Clark to manufacture more. The following year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark started the Clark Tructractor Company in Buchanan, selling seventy five of the equipment that same year.



Duat

During 1923 Clark made a gas-powered tow tractor. Called the "Duat," this three-wheeled machine later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.



Improved Models

A gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels and can draw up to 5,500 kilograms, the Clarktor was created in the year 1927. During the year 1928 the Tructier model was built. It became the basis for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



Forklifts that run on gasoline, diesel, liquid propane or liquid natural gas have internal combustion engines. These type of forklifts must be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost a lot less to buy, but much more to operate due to the fuel cost. For loads that are over 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is recommended.

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