Clark IC Forklifts Salt Lake City

The History of the Gas Forklift

During the early part of the 20th century, the Clark Equipment company made the first gas powered forklift. Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts since that time.



Beginning

In 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, situated in Buchanan, Michigan State, was the producer of the first Tructractor. Employees made the tractor to make it easier to move parts within the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the equipment, they asked Clark to make more. The next year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark began the Clark Tructractor Company in Buchanan, selling seventy five of the machinery that year.



Duat

During the year 1923 Clark manufactured a gas-powered tow tractor. Referred to as the "Duat," this three-wheeled equipment 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 created in 1927. During 1928 the Tructier model was manufactured. It became the basis for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



Forklifts that function on gasoline, diesel, liquid natural gas or liquid propane have internal combustion engines. These type of forklifts should be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost a lot less to buy, but a lot more to operate due to the cost of fuel. For loads more than 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is recommended.

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