Nissan Cushion Tire Forklift Arlington

The ITA or Industrial Truck Association has determined 7 different categories of lift trucks. These categories are divided into the type of work environment; indoors, outdoors, rough or smooth surfaces and narrow aisle; by the kind of engine; whether the operator is standing or sitting down; and lastly the characteristics of the equipment, regarding the maximum grade and kind of tire. Some of the classes are further sub-divided by operating characteristics. Below are the following forklift categories:



Category 1 Forklifts: these machinery consist of electric motor trucks which use either air filled or pneumatic tires or cushion tires. The Class 1 forklifts also include 4 lift codes, or subcategories that are:



Lift Code 1: Stand-up, counterbalanced rider type.

Lift Code 4: Sit down, 3-Wheel electric.

Lift Code 5: Cushion Tire sit down, counterbalanced rider

Lift Code 6: Includes pneumatic tire units, sit-down rider, and counterbalanced rider.



Class 2 Forklifts: Class 2 forklifts narrow aisle trucks with solid tires and electric motors.

Class 3 Forklifts: The class 3 lift truck will comprise all hand/rider trucks fuel and electric based with solid tires.

Category 4 Forklifts: The Internal Combustion or IC models make up Class 4 forklifts. These are sit down rider models with cushion tires. Normally, they are suitable for indoor application and on hard surfaces.

Category 5 Forklifts: Internal Combustion sit down rider forklifts equipped with pneumatic tires make up Class 5 lift trucks. Usually, these units are great for working on rough surfaces outdoors or on areas with significant inclines.

Class 6 Forklifts: The Class 6 lift trucks are either IC powered or electric units. These ride-on units can tow at least 1000 lbs. This category is engineered and designed to tow cargo as opposed to lift it.

Class 7 Forklifts: This category is defined as rough terrain trucks with pneumatic tires. The Category 7 forklifts are almost exclusively used outside and powered by diesel engines.



The various categories of lift trucks help to keep them organized and separated. Various kinds of working environments depend on different classifications in order to get their work done. Forklifts are rather particular in their lifting and loading capacities. Their different types of tires and engines are made for specific applications. In order to select the right forklift to meet your needs and to fulfill your tasks, do some research to determine exactly what you would need from your specific unit. By talking to several trustworthy dealers and making time to investigate your alternatives, you would be able to select the right equipment.

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