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Warehouse Forklift Types

The kind of multi-purpose equipment which can be utilized both outdoors and indoors are forklifts. They are capable of functioning on rough terrain and are a common piece of industrial machines found on construction sites or inside warehouses. Any warehouse forklift usually only needs to be utilized on flat surfaces for the majority of their work scopes.



Forklifts have various classes. Lower classes of forklifts are used in warehouses and higher classes are considered to be sturdier and used more frequently in outdoor operation.



Classes of Forklifts

There are 4 kinds of warehouse forklift types among the 7 forklift classes. The classes 5 to 7 typically describe forklifts that are utilized to tow heavy loads or operate outside on rough surfaces. Classes 1 to 3 are ideal for indoor application as they use electric propulsion. Class 4 forklifts depend on internal combustion or IC engine. These models could be used indoors but because of the fumes they create, are suitable for open air warehouse applications. You will rarely find these models in strictly indoor setting.



Class One Forklifts

Class 1 forklifts could be broken down into 4 subcategories or lift codes. The lift codes are described as one, four, five and six. The operator of the forklift stands up in a lift code 1 forklift. In lift codes 4 through 6, he sits down. In order to differentiate between the latter three, lift code 4 forklifts have 3 wheels, while lift code 5 forklifts utilize cushion tires. Lift code 6 forklifts have pneumatic tires.



Narrow aisle forklifts are a term for class 2 forklifts. These types of forklifts are operated by a standing rider and utilized in tight spaces. They are great for spaces which are too small for a sit-down rider forklift. Electric hand trucks or class 3 forklifts could also fit into tighter spaces. The operator for class 3 either walks behind the machine or stands, depending on the particular type of forklift. Lift models can raise pallets and loads several feet off of the ground.



Electrical Forklifts

Most commonly, electrical forklifts are used in warehouses rather than IC or internal combustion engine forklifts. There are several advantages and disadvantages to utilizing electrical models. To start with, they can last longer and are environmentally friendly. They are less expensive to run and cut down greatly on noise pollution. On the downside, they do not function well outdoors in bad weather conditions, are more expensive up front and most models require charging every 6 hours. For obvious reasons, electrical-powered forklifts are an ideal option for warehouses and indoor areas most of the time.

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