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| Forklift | |
|---|---|
 General appearance of a typical forklift | |
| Classification | PIT |
| Industry | Various |
| Application | Multiple |
| Fuel source | Various including:
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| Powered | Yes |
| Wheels | Various wheel configurations |
| Axles | 2–3 |
| Components |
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A forklift (also called industrial truck, lift truck, jitney, hi-lo, fork truck, fork hoist, and forklift truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. The forklift was developed in the early 20th century by various companies, including Clark, which made transmissions, and Yale & Towne Manufacturing, which made hoists.[1][2][3]
Since World War II, the development and use of the forklift truck has greatly expanded worldwide. Forklifts have become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing.[4] In 2013, the top 20 manufacturers worldwide posted sales of $30.4 billion, with 944,405 machines sold.[5]
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