Forklifts are categorized into the following kinds based on the structure:
Standard Trucks: Standard Trucks make up the strong and large units that are usually used in warehouses. Standard trucks could usually lift weights between 3,000 pounds to 4,000 pounds and their blades could carry cargo as high as 20 feet.
Reach Truck: The reach truck or narrow aisle forklift are generally smaller, more maneuverable and runs mostly on electricity. These types of machines are particularly made for pallet storage. They could lift cargo up to 40 feet in height. If you want unloading and raising weights over long distances and quickly, than a reach truck would not be the right type of machine for your requirements.
Order Selector: Very narrow aisle forklifts or order selectors could be utilized to move racked loads that are a lot smaller than pallet size. Order Selectors are unique in that they can lift both the truck driver and the load up to 40 feet in height.
Motorized Pallet Trucks: Motorized Pallet Trucks are also called riders, walkies and walkie riders. These units are appropriately named because of the fact that the operator is not required to sit in the machinery to be able to operate it. Instead, he walks beside the truck as it transports the load.
Swing Mast Trucks: The swing mast truck to typical units of trucks. These are machinery with a narrow aisle and have masts which could 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 can raise the cargo and the driver. Moreover, these types of trucks could swing their forks ninety degree on each side.
To determine what model in particular would best suit your businesses needs, go to a local dealer to check out all the various units. If you would like to lease 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 lift truck dealer and be really honest regarding what the company's needs are when you are discussing the facts with a reliable dealer.
There are such a variety of models available on the market today, there is absolutely a lift truck available to get your jobs done, whatever they are.