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You'll notice few pieces of heavy machinery which are as valuable or effective as a lift truck for businesses and companies which have to transport heavy materials and items. Forklifts are a popular site in lumber yards, distribution depots, manufacturing plants, dockyards, agriculture, warehouses, shipping and receiving and other work places that has to deal with loads ranging from 3000 to 30,000 plus lbs.

The forklift is used most often to keep the flow of operations working as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Though lift trucks are a big investment, the injuries they reduce from heavy lifting and the amount of man hours they can save could make the purchase pay for itself eventually.

Available on the market these days are numerous of different models from many different manufacturers. These different models are designed particularly to deal with certain particular jobs. In order to make sure that you don't purchase the wrong type of equipment or purchase more than you need, it is important to evaluate your company's requirements and compare to the various models offered on the market. Speaking with a licensed forklift distributor is a very good idea and so is doing your own research on the World Wide Web.

When looking at forklifts by the kind of fuel, the following types are available:

Electric: The electric forklift is powered by lead-acid based rechargeable batteries. These heavy and large batteries could run a machine for more than 5 or 6 straight hours. Electric units are best suited for indoor applications because of their lack of emissions. They are a common choice for retail spaces and warehouses because they put zero emissions into the air where individuals are working and provide a fairly low cost per hour of operation.

Internal Combustion: The IC engine works on a range of different fuels like compressed natural gas or CNG, others take diesel, liquid propane or LP or gasoline. In comparison to electric forklifts, the IC or internal combustion models can carry heavier loads, accelerate faster and are easier to refuel. These models are typically more expensive to operate than their electric counterparts.

Fuel Cell: The latest in forklift technology is the Hydrogen fuel cell. These models offer the zero emissions and quietness of electric lift trucks but provide the fast refueling capability of an IC unit.

There are a range of outdoor Nissan units which offer synchronized steering. This feature returns the wheel knob to the original position automatically following completing a turn. Outfitted with solid pneumatic tires to offer a comfortable ride both outdoors and indoors, these tires are more resistant to both damage and wear.

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