Daewoo Warehouse Forklifts San Diego

Definition of Forklift Classes

Forklifts are used in various everyday tasks in warehouse and retail settings, such as raising heavy merchandise, stocking shelves and delivering loads of goods. According to the Industrial Truck Association there are eight categories of forklift. The machines are classified according to kind of tire, type of engine or motor, and the way the machine is steered. Forklifts are also called lift trucks.



Class I forklifts - Electric Motor Forklifts

This class includes all regular electric motor lift trucks. Kinds of Class I forklift include the sit-down, three-wheeled varieties that are often used to move pallets of mulch at home goods stores.



Class II forklifts - Narrow Aisle Electric Motor Lift Trucks

These trucks do not require a lot of space to operate. Class II trucks consist of forklifts with swinging masts and side-loading models.



Class III forklifts - Electric Motor Hand Trucks



Class IV forklifts - Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts

These trucks have engines like those found in automobiles. They come with either solid tires or cushion tires. usually the back of the truck has a counterweight to make the vehicle more stable.



Both Class IV and Class V are usually counterbalance forklifts with internal combustion engines. The difference is in the tires that are utilized. Class V trucks utilize radial or pneumatic tires.



Tractors

Class VI forklifts - Towing Tractor Lift Trucks

Class VI lift trucks are sit down trailers which tow heavy loads, loads up to 450 kilograms. These trucks could come with either an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.



Class VII lift trucks - Rough Terrain Vehicles

Class VII lift trucks have IC engines and pneumatic tires, which are best utilized in rough terrains such as logging, agriculture and construction. These trucks are great for worksites where the ground is riddled with debris and is uneven and rough.



Class VIII forklifts - Manual Lift Trucks

These particular trucks are all manually operated by a person who pushes or pulls the vehicle. The forks are normally hydraulically operated, and have a low maximum lift height. This class consists of personnel and burden carriers.

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