The basic structure of the categorization of lift trucks consists of the following:
Standard Trucks: The standard lift truck is a tough and durable model and the most commonly used lift trucks in factories. Standard trucks could typically carry weights between 3,000 pounds to 4,000 pounds and their blades could lift loads as high as 20 feet.
Reach Truck: The reach truck or narrow aisle forklift are generally smaller, more maneuverable and operates mostly on electricity. These machinery are particularly made for pallet storage. They can carry cargo up to 40 feet in height. If you desire lifting and unloading weights over long distances and quickly, than a reach truck will not be the best type of machinery for your needs.
Order Selector: Very narrow aisle forklifts or order selectors can be used to move racked loads that are a lot smaller than pallet size. Order Selectors are unique in that they can lift both the truck operator and the cargo up to 40 feet in height.
Motorized Pallet Trucks: The motorized pallet truck has been referred to by many names including: walkies, walkie riders and riders. These units are appropriately named due to the fact that the driver is not required to sit in the machine to be able to operate it. Instead, the driver walks beside the truck as it transports the cargo.
Swing Mast Trucks: The swing mast truck to regular units of trucks. These are equipment with a narrow aisle and have masts which can swing up to 90 degrees, only in one direction.
Turret Trucks: Turret Trucks are also designed with a very narrow aisle. Like an Order Selector, they could raise the cargo as well as the driver. Additionally, these types of trucks can swing their forks 90 degree on each side.
To determine which unit in particular will best suit your businesses requirements, visit a local dealer to check out all the various models. If you would like to rent before you buy, this is a very good option for you to be able to check out various units before making such a huge purchase. Make sure you have a list of questions for your forklift dealer and be really truthful regarding what the company's requirements are when you are discussing the facts with a reliable dealer.
These days, there is such a huge variety of lift truck units available, that it does not matter where you are, you will be able to find the right forklift for your company.