Cat lift trucks (forklift trucks)
61Cat lift trucks are a great option if you are thinking about expanding your current fleet of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift trucks, electric pallet trucks). Cat lift trucks compete with companies such as Hyundai Forklifts, Yale Forklifts, and Toyota Forklifts. If you are looking to purchase a forklift truck you should thoroughly research all available options before you commit to making any sort of final buying decision.
Cat lift trucks come in a variety if different models. The class I electric counterbalanced trucks range from 2,500-4,000lb capacity 3 wheel pneumatic tire trucks up to the 12,000 lb capacity cushion tire trucks. Electric lift trucks work best indoors because you do not need to worry about ventilation issues the same way you would if you purchased an internal combustion (diesel forklift) truck. Keep in mind that you should weigh the differences between purchasing a model with pneumatic tires or cushion tires for your forklift truck. If the Cat lift truck is going to be used in an indoor environment, make sure that you purchase a model with wheels that will not mar or mark the surface on your warehouse floors.
If you are lifting extremely large loads, you may want to consider a Cat/Caterpillar Class V lift truck. The largest model uses pneumatic tires and can lift loads which are up to 36,000 lbs (this is a LP Gas Pneumatic style fork truck). This truck also has extremely long forks which make the unit extremely versatile and useful when it comes to moving ISO shipping containers.
The large Class V Cat lift truck also has great safety features such as the presence detection system. This helps protect operators along with your material loads. The system works by automatically disengaging the transmission and hydraulic functions on the forklift truck whenever the forklift truck operator gets up from his/her normal seated position if the parking break is not set. This feature can save lives and prevent property damage with runaway forklift trucks.
Another great reason to choose Cat fork lift trucks is because they come with excellent warranty packages should you decided to purchase your machine as a new forklift truck. For example, when you buy a Cat forklift, they will include your first PM (preventative maintenance) free, and also give you 2 years unlimited hour warranty. If you are a heavy user you may want to consider purchasing an extended warranty as well, since the powertrain warranty is good only for the first 6000 hours or 3 years.
Caterpillar designs forklift trucks which can be used in all sorts of extreme weather conditions as well. If you are going to be using your machine in an environment with an ever changing climate there are cabs available with heater and air conditioning options. For safety purposes you can also purchase accessories such as light and strobe packages to meet your exact industry or company specific purposes.
Calvin 9 months ago
There are several different types of forklifts but getting trained and certified are important no matter what type of forklift you will be operating. Forklifts are also known as power industrial trucks. When someone refers to a power industrial truck they are referring to a type of forklift. Depending on your area the employer is responsible for new forklifts training and they will be monitored by the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA). OSHA requires that a designated person conduct the training. What they mean by dedicated person is someone who has specific knowledge and experience to train operators and judge their competency.