Forklifts are categorized into the following kinds based on the structure:
Standard Trucks: Standard Trucks make up the strong and large units that are often used inside warehouses. Standard trucks can normally carry weights between 3,000 pounds to 4,000 pounds and their blades can lift cargo as high as 20 feet.
Reach Truck: Reach Trucks are a different name for narrow-aisle lift trucks. Normally, these equipment run on electricity. These machinery are specifically made for pallet storage. They can carry loads up to 40 feet in height. If you want raising and unloading weights fast and over long distances, than a reach truck will not be the right alternative for your requirements.
Order Selector: Very narrow aisle lift trucks or order selectors can be utilized to transport racked loads that are much smaller than pallet size. Order Selectors are unique in that they are capable of raising both the cargo and the truck driver up to 40 feet in height.
Motorized Pallet Trucks: The motorized pallet truck has been referred to by many names such as: riders, walkies and walkie riders. These models are appropriately named due to the fact that the driver is not required to sit inside of the equipment to be able to operate it. Instead, he walks along the side of the truck as it transports the load.
Swing Mast Trucks: The swing mast truck to regular units of trucks. These are machinery with a narrow aisle and have masts which can swing up to 90 degrees, just in one direction.
Turret Trucks: Turret Trucks are also designed with a very narrow aisle. Similar to an Order Selector, they can lift the operator and the cargo. Furthermore, these types of trucks are capable of swinging their forks ninety degree on each side.
To determine which model in particular would best meet your businesses needs, go to a local dealer to check out all the different models. If you would like to rent before you buy, this is a great alternative for you to be able to check out different models before making such a large purchase. Make sure you have a list of questions for your forklift dealer and be really honest regarding what the company's requirements are when you are discussing the facts with a dependable dealer.
These days, there is such a huge variety of forklift units available, that it does not matter where you are, you would be able to find the right lift truck for your business.