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Classification of Forklift Trucks
For little under a century, the forklift truck has been working its magic. Even now, this particular kind of machinery is found in each and every warehouse operation throughout the globe.

Because of World War I, there were shortages of manpower that resulted in the construction of the very first forklifts. Businesses like Clark and Yale & Town introduced the material handling machine which used powered lift tractors in their factories. In the year 1918, Clark saw the potential for these machinery and started selling them.

It was during the 1920s that the forklift design evolved from a basic tractor with an attachment to a dedicated equipment that was equipped with a vertical lifting mast. The forklift developed and became more advanced with World War II. The forklift played a vital role during this time in the handling of materials for different armies all over the world. It was also during this time that the introduction of the wooden pallet proved the need for the forklift within the material handling industry.

Lift trucks gained momentum and continued to develop as soon as WWII ended. In the 1950s, forklifts that utilize batteries made an appearance. There were other more specialized forklift models introduced like the Narrow Aisle Reach truck. This type was made by the Raymond Corporation. During the 1960s and 1970s, improvements were made within the electronic controls area. This made forklifts much more versatile and businesses were able to look at warehouse efficiency.

There are various options you could utilize to power a forklift these days. These consist of diesel, electrical battery, gasoline, compressed natural gas or CNG, liquid propane gas or LPG. The first hybrid forklift was developed by Mitsubishi. It currently runs on lithium ion and diesel battery. This particular kind consumes thirty nine percent less fuel than existing models. Statistics prove that its carbon dioxide emissions are around 14.6 tons less compared to those forklift models which are powered by internal combustion or IC engines.

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