You'll notice some pieces of heavy equipment that are as effective or valuable as a forklift for companies and businesses which have to transport heavy supplies and objects. Forklifts are a common site in lumber yards, distribution depots, manufacturing plants, dockyards, warehouses and shipping and receiving, agriculture and other work places that has to handle loads ranging from 3000 to 30,000 plus pounds.
Fork trucks are commonly utilized to keep these operations working efficiently and smoothly. Even if forklifts are a big investment, the injuries they reduce from heavy lifting and the amount of man hours they could save could make the purchase pay for itself eventually.
There are numerous different units and manufacturers of lift trucks available on the market. Different units are designed to accomplish different tasks. In order to make sure that you don't purchase more than you need or the wrong type of machinery, it is really essential to assess the needs of your company and compare to the different units on the market. Speaking with a authorized forklift distributor is a great 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: Electric lift trucks use heavy, large, rechargeable batteries that are lead-acid based. These batteries can run for about 5 or 6 hours straight. Electric models are ideal for indoor use because of their lack of emissions. They are a popular choice for retail spaces and warehouses since they provide a fairly low cost per hour of operation and put zero emissions into the air where people are working.
Internal Combustion: The IC engine operates on a range of different fuels such as CNG or compressed natural gas, others take diesel, LP or liquid propane or gasoline. When compared to electric forklifts, the IC or internal combustion units can carry heavier loads, accelerate faster and are easier to refuel. These units are normally more expensive to operate compared to their electric counterparts.
Fuel Cell: The newest in lift truck technology is the Hydrogen fuel cell. These models provide the fast refueling capability of an internal combustion model but provide the zero emissions and quietness of electric lift trucks.
Nissan's outdoor units will offer synchronized steering. This particular feature returns the wheel knob to the original position automatically following the completion of a turn. Equipped with solid pneumatic tires to offer a comfortable ride both outdoors and indoors, these tires are more resistant to both damage and wear.