Clark Counterbalance Forklifts Salt Lake City

The forklift is a material handling equipment utilized to raise and transport loads from one location to another. Each forklift part has a particular function. Various parts can be used to transport the load either horizontally or vertically.



Mast

The components utilized to lift and lower the load is called the forklift mast. There are various kinds of masts for raising loads to various heights: triplex, quad, simplex and duplex.



Power Supply

Forklifts have four various ways of being powered: electric, gas, diesel and propane. The battery is situated within the cab beneath the seat. The propane tank is situated on the back of the truck. The fuel tank on diesel and gas forklifts is underneath the rear of the truck.



Cab

The forklift cab is positioned in the center of the truck. This is where the operator sits and accesses all the informational gauges and controls. The steering wheel, gas pedal, lifting controls, tilting controls and brake are all located in the cab.



Frame

Carrying all the biggest forklift components is the frame of the truck. This consists of the counterweights located at the back which prevents the truck from tipping over when loaded. The frame consists of the overhead guard which protects the operator. The undercarriage holds the axles, wheels and driveshaft.

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