Leading Forklift Truck Manufacturers

To move loads, forklift trucks insert the prongs underneath the pallet, which is then raised above the ground by a mast. Read More…

Forklift Trucks Forklift trucks are small vehicles used to lift and move large loads with a pronged attachment jutting out of the front or side. They are widely used in warehouses, construction sites and manufacturing facilities for loading, storage and transportation applications.

As a 30-year-old material handling distributor of fork lift trucks, used lift truck equipment, narrow aisle trucks and more, AJ Jersey® has material handling solutions. We offer electric lift trucks, walkie pallet jacks, rider pallet trucks, deep reach trucks, stock pickers and rental trucks.

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Materials handling is more than just handling materials. And no one knows that better than Andersen & Associates, with over 50 years' expertise developing and deploying custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. No matter what industry you're in, we can provide you with lift trucks, fleet management, integrated systems and storage solutions that will satisfy.

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Since 1978, Forklift Systems has grown from only 3 employees in a 4,500 sq. ft. building to a leader in sales, parts, service and rental of forklift trucks and other industrial equipment. We represent more than 12 major brands, including Nissan. New and used forklifts, forklift attachments and more.

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Our global network lets our product reach customers in a short time and our sales people are specialists in industrial trucks. Choose from turret truck models for high lift narrow aisles, electric-powered pallet trucks, center-ride pallet trucks, diesel and electric counterbalanced forklifts.

Kion North America Corporation $$$

Reno Forklift specializes in the distribution of industrial material handling equipment and systems. Products include pallet racks, shelving, conveyor systems, dock equipment, workstations, work benches, scales, balers & compactors, wrapping equipment, strapping equipment, in-plant offices, cabinets, forklifts, utility vehicles, pallet jacks, lifts, elevators, cranes and hoists.

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Forklift trucks are small industrial vehicles used in the lifting, moving and transferring of loads in material handling applications for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and construction locations. With a pronged attachment jutting out of the front or side of the vehicle to hold the load, forklifts can be used in a wide variety of functions and are critical elements of many industrial spaces and distribution centers. As the loads moved by these industrial trucks are often in excess of thousands of pounds, it is imperative that these machines be designed to accommodate efficient and safe handling according to their lift capacity and reach.

To move a load, the forklift truck inserts the prongs under the pallet which is then raised to the desired height. As loads requiring to be moved are often heavy, most forklifts are counterbalanced with a weight in order to prevent the vehicle from overturning as the load is raised. Forklift trucks are powered electrically, hydraulically or with internal combustion motors. Electric forklifts are becoming increasingly popular due to increased emphasis on minimizing fuel transmissions in the air of the working environment. They are configured for both indoor and outdoor applications and come with either pneumatic or solid tires.

As the spaces in which forklift trucks are used are often small and constricted, precise maneuvering of the vehicles and loads is imperative in order to prevent both material and vehicular damage. Often guide rails are inserted into the flooring of the aisles to lead the truck down a consistent and straight line. In other cases marking systems or laser guiding may be used.

It is important that the operators of forklift trucks be well trained in order to most safely operate the vehicles. Other safety features may include hand rails, bumper rails or an overhead cage of sorts to prevent damage from falling objects. The masts, or lifting systems of forklifts are most often hydraulically or pneumatically powered, with the ability to reach many feet into the air.

This is convenient for space conservation purposes as manufacturers are able to stock their goods and materials as high as the ceilings in their facilities, making the most of the available floor space. Narrow forklift trucks are a popular choice of vehicle as they are able to efficiently operate in much narrower aisles than regular forklift trucks, thus allowing the shelves to be closer together within a space, and creating more room.

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