[[Forklift Safety]]
PIT = Powered Industrial Truck
> Any mobile, self-propelled truck used to carry, push/pull (class VI), lift, stack, or tier materials
There are [105](https://www.conger.com/types-of-forklifts/) subtypes of forklift
### Class I: Electric Motor Rider Trucks
![[Class1Masts2.jpg]]
- Electric battery powered
- Battery provides counterbalance
- Cushion or pneumatic tires
- 3 wheels: 1,500 - 4,000 lbs
- 4 wheels: 3,000 - 12,0000 lbs
- Max height 283" (23.5') with a 4-stage mast
- Battery options 36V, 48V, 80V
### Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
![[Class2models-1024x589.jpg]]
- Built to work in areas narrower than 12 ft
- Reach height 20-40 ft
- Typical max capacity 3,500lbs, up to 5,500 lbs
- Battery options 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V
### Class III: Electric Motorized Hand Trucks
![[Class-3-Model-Types-New.jpg]]
- More effective for moving than lifting
- Turning radius and fork length are key features
- Standard fork length = 48", other options are 36", 42", 54", 60", 84", 93", 96"
- Powered by manual labor, hydraulics, or electric battery
- Battery options 24V and 34V
### Class IV: Internal Combustion Rider Trucks
![[Class4ImageDetails1.jpg]]
- Cushion tire
- Run on diesel or LP gas
- Heights up to 11ft
### Class V: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks
![[Class5ImageDetails1.jpg]]
- Pneumatic tires
- 20MPH top speed
- Lift up to 12 ft
### Class VI: Internal Combustion Engine Tractor
- Pneumatic tires
### Class VII: Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
- Telescopic boom and vertical mast
## Equipment features
### Tire types
![[Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 1.35.53 PM.jpg]]
### Fuel types
![[Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 1.36.35 PM.jpg]]
### Attachment types
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