Nissan Cushion Tire Forklift Long Beach

There are 7 various classes of lift trucks as determined by the ITA or Industrial Truck Association. These categories are divided into the kind of work setting; outdoors, indoors, smooth or rough surfaces and narrow aisle; by the type of engine; whether the operator is sitting down or standing; and lastly the characteristics of the machine, regarding the maximum grade and kind of tire. Some of the classes are further sub-divided by operating characteristics. Below are the following classifications of lift trucks:



Category 1 Forklifts: are considered to be electric motor trucks with pneumatic or air filled tires or cushion tires. The Class 1 lift trucks also consist of 4 lift codes, or subcategories that are:



Lift Code 1: Stand-up, counterbalanced rider type.

Lift Code 4: Sit down, 3-Wheel electric.

Lift Code 5: Counterbalanced rider, cushion tire sit down tires.

Lift Code 6: This grouping included pneumatic tire units, counterbalanced rider, and sit-down rider units.



Class 2 Forklifts: Class 2 lift trucks narrow aisle trucks with electric motors and solid tires.

Class 3 Forklifts: Class 3 forklifts comprise hand/rider trucks with solid tires and electric hand trucks.

Class 4 Forklifts: The Internal Combustion or IC units make up Class 4 forklifts. These are sit down rider forklifts with cushion tires. Usually, they are great for indoor application and on hard surfaces.

Class 5 Forklifts: Class 5 is Internal Combustion Engine sit down rider forklifts equipped with pneumatic tires. Typically, these units are great for working on rough surfaces outside or on areas with significant inclines.

Class 6 Forklifts: The Class 6 forklifts are either IC powered or electric models. These ride-on models can tow at least 1000 pounds. This particular category is designed and engineered to tow cargo as opposed to lift it.

Category 7 Forklifts: This class is defined as rough terrain trucks with pneumatic tires. The Category 7 forklifts are powered by diesel engines and are almost exclusively utilized outdoors.



The various classes of lift trucks help to keep them organized and separated. Various kinds of working atmospheres depend on various classes in order to get their work completed. Forklifts are quite particular in their loading and lifting capacities. Their various engine types and tire types are made for particular applications. In order to select the right forklift to complete your jobs and to meet all your requirements, do some research to determine precisely what you will need from your particular model. By talking to some reputable dealers and making time to investigate all your choices, you could pick the right equipment.

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