Forklift

If you need to use various types of forklift ramps safely, this post details slope gradeability, safe direction of travel, and common mistakes to avoid.

This guide aims to help you navigate pallet stacking and how to do it correctly to avoid injuries, prevent loss, and maximize efficiency.

There are 10 types of forklifts, including warehouse, side loader, counterbalance, telehandler, heavy-duty, rough terrain, pallet jack, walkie stacker, order picker and reach trucks. Each type of forklift provides an essential function for various material handling tasks.

Are you stuck between the reach truck vs. forklift debate? Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision based on your project needs.

In this post, we compare pallet jacks and forklifts and list the pros and cons of each, so you can figure out which machine is the best fit for your project.

In this post, we discuss forklift accident statistics, common types of forklift accidents, dangers associated with misusing forklifts, and forklift safety tips.

Used to move heavy loads in various industries, forklifts are key pieces of equipment that require training and skill to operate safely.

Material handling equipment is any machine or tool that is used to transport, process, store, or package materials. For example, forklifts, conveyors, shelves, and even autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

A forklift carriage is the part of a forklift used to mount objects, including the forks, the load backrest, and any forklift attachments that are used.

Use these forklift safety inspection checklists daily before using a forklift to identify faults and ensure it is safe to use. Includes free downloadable PDF.

Forklifts are organized into seven different forklift classes, according to OSHA. Forklifts are powered industrial trucks which are used to move materials.

What are the dimensions of a standard forklift, and how much can forklifts carry? Learn these numbers and more to help you choose the right forklift size for your project.

We explain how to measure forklift fork dimensions, as well as the different types of forks and how and when they’re used.

We explain the parts of a forklift, how they support its function, and safety tips. Central components include the counterweight, mast, and carriage.

To keep you and your jobsite safe from hazards, this post offers a step-by-step process for charging forklift batteries properly and gives you ways to maintain your battery to extend its life.

Before using a forklift, you should determine the load center on the forklift in order to assure you are handling a safe load capacity.

Choosing the right forklift tires is very important—some types of tires work better indoors, while others are better for outdoor applications.

We cover 15 important rules to follow for forklift safety to ensure everyone on your team safely handles these powerful machines.

The forklift stability triangle is the area between the front wheels and the center point of the rear axle that helps determine if a lift is balanced.

When choosing equipment for your jobs, it’s important to know the machinery’s weight. Here’s how to tell how much a forklift weighs and why it matters.

The world's leading forklift manufacturer is Toyota Industries Corporation. We’ll explain the top forklift brands and the types of forklifts they offer.

Find out what forklift capacity is and how you can accurately calculate it.

Learn the benefits of forklift maintenance and follow our upkeep schedules to extend the service life of your equipment.

We cover the most common hazards and dangers operators should look out for in the work zone when operating a forklift.

Learn every major forklift hand signal, when to use them and how they ensure safety on the work site.