Call Sales Rep: 1-888-314-1680
2016 TAYLOR TXH350L Image
Stock Number: EQU020041
Make: TAYLOR
Model: TXH350L
Year: 2016
2016 TAYLOR TXH350L Details
2012 Manitou 48" Forks Image
Stock Number: ATT203
Make: Manitou
Model: 48" Forks
Year: 2012
2012 Manitou 48" Forks Details
2011 JLG Truss Jib 12' Image
Stock Number: ATT159
Make: JLG
Model: Truss Jib 12'
Year: 2011
2011 JLG Truss Jib 12' Details
2010 Capacity TJ5000 DOT Image
Stock Number: EQU012898
Make: Capacity
Model: TJ5000 DOT
Year: 2010
2010 Capacity TJ5000 DOT Details
2016 JLG 450AJ Image
Stock Number: 300714
Make: JLG
Model: 450AJ
Year: 2016
2016 JLG 450AJ Details
2015 FrostFighter IDF350 Image
Stock Number: EQC003202
Make: FrostFighter
Model: IDF350
Year: 2015
2015 FrostFighter IDF350 Details
 
TCM Diesel Forklifts Phoenix

TCM Diesel Forklifts Phoenix

It was in the beginning of the 20th Century when the very first forklifts were introduced. These equipment over the past 90 plus years has changed the material handling industries and even the recycling business. The considerations for safe use, the lift truck's evolution and the various different types are discussed below.



History of Forklifts

Powered industrial trucks are also called lift trucks and forklifts, were originally launched and created in the late 19th Century. These initial units were low lift trucks that were capable of raising platforms just a few inches high. Normally, these kinds of equipment were used for moving material within a shop, like work-in-progress situations. In the late 1910s, high lift trucks first emerged and enhancements in truck design started to take root from there. The tier trucks eventually evolved and this allowed for better storage efficiency and stacking of loads.



There were really difficult economic times in the 1930s. However, in this period, labor was freely available but capital for investment was increasingly harder to come by. This situation greatly slowed the growth of lift truck usage.



Lift trucks became a very strategic part of the the second World War war effort because the vast shortages in manpower during that time occurred as a resulting of enlistment of thousands of men. It was found that a lift truck and its driver could handle the work of numerous men and were really productive. As the War progressed, a lot of women operators filled the many demands. By the time the war was over, forklifts became a mainstay of the material handling business. They were utilized a lot in the Pacific war efforts. A few of the leftover pallets and forklifts within Australia left behind by the United States Military became the basis for the Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool or CHEP, who today is known as the world's largest pallet pooling business.



Gasoline/Diesel

There are numerous benefits to utilizing a gas or diesel powered engine. They are always available all around the world; they are perfect for heavy duty workloads, they deliver consistent power throughout the shift and numerous drivers are quite familiar with the source of power.



Some of the main disadvantages of gasoline and diesel units comprise: they need a lot more maintenance compared to electric models, because of the emissions they release, they are not suitable for indoor applications, there is some cost and difficulty associated to oil and fluid disposal and they require a re-fueling station on-site if they are going to be used always.

  • Yale IC Forklifts Phoenix
    IC Lift Trucks IC lift trucks are members of classes V and IV. Typically, they are available in diesel, liquid propane or gas models. Mostly, the ICE or also referred to as internal combustion engine... More
  • Taylor Outdoor Forklifts Phoenix
    If you are looking for a brand new lift truck, you might want to find one that suits your budget and all your needs. It is important that you select the best corporation to work... More
  • Caterpillar Reach Stackers Phoenix
    A reach stacker is a vehicle designed to handle the movement of containerized cargo within small and medium-sized ports and terminals. Reach stackers are ideal for quickly shuttling containers short distances and piling them in... More
  • Clark Dual Fuel Forklifts Phoenix
    Specifications of Clark Forklifts Types Cushion trucks, narrow aisles and pneumatic trucks are just amongst the various kinds of forklift trucks manufactured by Clark. The different models differ when it comes to the way they... More
  • Toyota Cushion Tire Forklift Phoenix
    The easy-to-use controls, the first 4-way suspension seat within the business and the low vibration levels really enhance the overall operator comfort. In addition, these cushion tire lift trucks are designed with low noise features... More