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In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.

Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more version known as the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices include double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.

Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This particular type has a huge variety of available attachments and has to have a wide aisle for turning.

Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models could be used outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.

Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.

Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are made especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.

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