[[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 ![[Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 1.37.29 PM.jpg]] ![[Screen Shot 2022-01-28 at 1.37.39 PM.jpg]]