Clark IC Forklifts Long Beach

The History of the Gas Forklift

In the early 20th century, the Clark Equipment company manufactured the very first gas powered forklift. Since that time, Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts.



Beginning

In the year 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, located in Buchanan, Michigan, was the producer of the first Tructractor. Workers fabricated the tractor so as to make it easier to move components in the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the machinery, they asked Clark to manufacture more. The next year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark began the Clark Tructractor Company within Buchanan, selling 75 of the machines that year.



Duat

Clark made a gas-powered tow tractor during nineteen twenty three. Referred to as the "Duat," this three-wheeled machine later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.



Improved Models

A gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels and can draw up to 5,500 kilograms, the Clarktor was developed during nineteen twenty seven. In the year 1928 the Tructier model was manufactured. It became the basis for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



Forklifts which run on gasoline, diesel, liquid natural gas or liquid propane have internal combustion engines. These kind of forklifts should be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost less to purchase, but more to operate due to the cost of fuel. For loads over 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is suggested.

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