What is a forklift? Popular types of forklifts

According to Global Market Insight, the world forklift market exceeded $50 billion in value in 2019, with an estimated total of 1.5 million forklifts sold. With increased warehouse expansion and new distribution centers by a leading e-commerce company, it is expected to drive the forklift market to an estimated CAGR of 10.6% from 2020 - 2026. Currently, there are an estimated 400 forklift manufacturers in the world vying for the pie.

1./ What is a forklift? Why are they popular?

Forklifts are one of the most powerful means of lifting and moving materials over short distances. Forklift truck also known as forklift, jitney, forklift truck, forklift, fork lift truck different names in many parts of the world. Whether you need to move heavy loads in a warehouse or in the construction field and forklifts can safely lift objects that humans cannot, making them indispensable on any Which job.

Forklift trucks can be classified into 8 categories according to the International Truck Association (ITA) as follows:

However, it may look a bit complicated and we will summarize what are the commonly used forklifts in Vietnam.

2./ Types of forklifts that are popular in Vietnam

Because of the wide selection of makes and models, it can be difficult to choose a forklift. Whether you're looking to rent a forklift for your next project, our guide covers the different types of forklifts, the benefits of each piece of equipment, and popular forklift models to help choose one. lift to suit your needs.

The most popular types of forklifts used in the Vietnamese market today are:

Forklift in warehouse

Forklift multipurpose

Industrial Forklifts

Forklifts Stand-Driven

Hand pallet truck

Below we'll cover each type of forklift what it is, which is best suited for use in any industry, and common manufacturers and models.

2.1/ Forklift in warehouse

Warehouse forklifts are the most recognizable forklifts widely used in warehouses, warehouses and light industry. It resembles a yellow golf cart with forks extending from the front.

You will frequently use this forklift in a facility with many items in stock. These forklifts are well suited for loading and unloading pallets and balancing materials, as well as lifting and unloading goods from containers.

Mostly warehouse forklifts are used electrically as it is used indoors. Warehouse forklift capacity can be from 1 ton to 5 tons.

2.2/ Forklift multipurpose

It is also known as “telehandler forklift” or “Cheery Picker”. The telescopic fork is a mounted accessory with many different types such as forks, excavators, cranes, ...

The remote control machine has an extendable boom and arm, creating a combination of a crane and a forklift, this pair of arm-mounted forks are used to move pallets off the ground. A standard telescopic boom  is capable of lifting up to 5 tons of material from an estimated height of up to 21 meters, depending on the capacity of the machine model.

Multi-function forklift can be extended through the hydraulic system in the cabin. It can save a lot of time if the operator need to frequently install and remove extensions.

Telehandler forklift mainly used in heavy industry and outdoor use such as agriculture, construction and maintenance. Not only does it look like an industrial forklift truck can move vertically, but the telescopic boom also explodes and expands to reach a place on a higher and further level, a place inaccessible to humans. with conventional forklifts.

2.3/ Industrial Forklift

Forklift industrial is also a larger capacity type of warehouse forklift. Although functionally similar to warehouse forklifts, their capacity can be up to a maximum lifting capacity of 30 tons.

It is usually driven by internal combustion, aka diesel engine, and is mostly used for heavy industrial production plants, construction, outdoor use, etc.

2.4/ Forklift truck Stand-drive

Stand-up forklift has strange appearance and specific utility. Unlike other forklifts, these have no cab. Instead, workers walk behind the vehicle and control it using an included handle.

Like pallet jacks, these devices lack power, maneuverability, or speed. However, they are ideal for situations where you need to lift the pallet to a higher position.

2.5/ Forklift Truck

Pallet forklifts are used to lift or move pallets. It is also known as a pump truck. Forklift trucks are the simplest of all forklifts. They are used to move goods in the warehouse.

Today, forklifts are indispensable in the modern industry related to construction, oil and gas, warehouses, retail stores or maintenance sites, renting forklifts unloading containers. They have become so versatile that their applications are diverse