1.Specially common in warehouses and other large storage facilities;

2. forklifts serve the needs of various industries.

3.Some allow the operator to sit while driving and operating the machine; others require the operator to stand.

4.Some are powered by onboard batteries; others use different kinds of fuel.

5.Regardless of the type, however, all forklifts perform the same basic functions.

Forklifts are one of the smallest drivable pieces of machinery. They are compact enough to fit in relatively small areas and are easily maneuverable to turn in various directions. Depending on the forklift, many can handle carrying loads up to 35,000 pounds. Smaller forklifts may only have a 3,000 or 5,000 pound capacity, however.

There are three main types of forklifts, each used for different main purposes.

Internal combustion forklift are generally used outdoors because they are powered by gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas or propane.

This type of forklift emits exhaust gases and therefore is generally not used indoors. Electric forklifts offer benefits for indoor uses.

They are powered by batteries, are less expensive to operate compared to gas-operated lifts and are much quieter.

Manual forklifts are non-motorized units and are not as versatile as the other two kinds. They can only lift goods off of the ground several inches and have a low load capacity.

The use of forklifts allows companies to easily move goods around. It eliminates the need for manpower and reduces the amount of time required to move goods. Forklifts also allow companies to move things up and down to higher locations than what could be reached by hand.