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Warehouse Forklift Types
Forklifts are multi-purpose equipment that could be used outdoors and indoors. They can operate on rough terrain and are a common piece of industrial machines found in warehouses or on construction sites. Any warehouse forklift usually only needs to be utilized on surfaces that are flat for most of their work scopes.

There are various classes of forklifts. Lower classes of forklifts are utilized inside warehouses and higher classes are used more frequently in outdoor applications and are considered to be sturdier.

Classes of Forklifts
Amongst 7 classes of forklifts, there are 4 kinds of warehouse forklifts. The classes 5 to 7 normally describe forklifts that operate outside on rough surfaces or are utilized to tow heavy loads. Classes 1 to 3 are great for indoor application because they use electric propulsion. Class 4 forklifts depend on internal combustion power. These kinds of forklifts can be used indoors but because of the fumes they make, are suitable for open air warehouse applications. You will seldom find these models in strictly indoor setting.

Class One Forklifts
Forklifts that belong to Class 1 could be divided into four subcategories or lift codes. The lift codes are described as six, five, four and one. The forklift operator stands up in a lift code 1 forklift. In lift codes 4 through 6, the forklift operator sits down. In order to differentiate between the latter three, lift code 4 forklifts have 3 wheels, while lift code 5 forklifts use cushion tires. Lift code 6 forklifts have pneumatic tires.

A term utilized for Class 2 forklifts is narrow aisle forklifts. These types of forklifts are utilized in tight spaces and operated by a standing rider. They are perfect for spaces which are very small for a sit-down rider forklift. Electric hand trucks or class 3 forklifts could fit into tighter spaces also. The operator for class 3 either walks behind the machine or stands, depending on the particular model. Lift models could raise loads and pallets several feet off of the ground.

Electrical Forklifts
Usually, electrical forklifts are used inside warehouses rather than internal combustion or IC engine forklifts. There are disadvantages and advantages to utilizing electrical models. For start, they can last longer and are environmentally friendly. They cost less to operate and cut down significantly on noise pollution. On the downside, they are more expensive up front, do not operate well outdoors in bad weather and nearly all models need charging every 6 hours. For obvious reasons, electrical-powered forklifts are an ideal alternative for warehouses and indoor areas most of the time.

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