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Counterbalance forklifts are basically lift trucks which are engineered with counterweight at the rear of the machine. The counterweight works to balance the weight which the blades are carrying at the front of the cargo. This specific design is engineered to stabilize typical forklifts. When it comes to electric counterbalance lift trucks, the battery itself forms the counterweight.

Counterbalance lift trucks can often be found in every manufacturer's product range. They are typically manufactured in a variety of sizes and configurations, utilizing a variety of fuel sources. These lift trucks can with pneumatic or solid tires. They can work in various applications. These forklifts are outfitted with different kinds of accessories. Common attachments and options include: fork shifts, slip sheet attachments, hydraulic clamps and side shifts just to mention some items.

Counterbalance forklifts have revolutionized the material handling business. They have become the cornerstone of distribution and storage systems where they perform loading, stacking, unloading and horizontal transport functions. The average warehouse forklifts are normally utilized for lift heights under 20 feet or 6 meters. There have been some models recently developed that can lift to heights 9.5 meters or 31 feet. The smaller 1-1.8 ton or 4000 lbs. forklifts are the main workhorses in most warehouses. These are the most common models which the majority of small businesses would own. The standard warehouse counterbalance forklift is a wide-aisle truck which requires approximately 11 feet or 3 meters to turn in.

Moreover, the counterbalanced forklift is not necessarily limited to warehouse settings. They are usually utilized for container carrying and heavy use together with basically every application in between. Counterbalance forklifts are the most versatile and widely utilized of all materials handling equipment.

Because of their durability and versatility, counterbalance forklifts are commonplace in a huge array of working environments, including production, retail and warehousing. Some of the industrial use consist of: timber, automotive, chemical and food businesses.

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