During the late 1990's, a Nissan Propane Forklift will have cost about $11,000 to $14,000 to buy a brand new one. You are now able to purchase a second-hand unit with this amount, with less than 5,000 operating hours and has about 15 feet of lifting capacity and cushion tires. On the other hand, a used Nissan forklift truck which has less than 5,000 hours can be found for under $7,000. This alternative might be a little bit of an older model than some others, but remember; everything revolves around the operating hours. A unit such as this would most likely have a pretty good load capacity of roughly 5,000 pounds.
Newer Nissan forklifts from the year 2005 to the current year, could be found priced near $10,000. Normally, these units would have a standard lift capacity ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 lbs. Usually, a unit similar to this will have cushion tires and run smoothly. Of course, newer units generally run smoother than older ones.
Types of Forklifts
Usually, forklifts are categorized in 2 specific ways: by the kind of fuel it takes and the structure of the lift truck. Based on structure, the following types of forklifts are amongst the most common:
Standard Forklift: The standard lift truck comprises the regular warehouse equipment we are all familiar with. These types of lift trucks provide a lifting capacity of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. They have a height capacity of approximately 20 feet.
Reach Forklift: Normally referred to as a narrow aisle lift truck, the reach forklift is the kind of machinery that is found in distribution centers and warehouses where space is at a premium. Narrow construction means that it could not lift as much as a typical forklift model, although, it has an extendable mast which could easily lift loads roughly 40 feet.
Telescopic Forklift: The telescopic forklift is also referred to as a telehandler, or an extendable reach forklifts or sometimes even a telescopic handler. These equipment are more heavy duty and more rugged compared to the conventional forklift. These models provide a telescopic boom that is capable of being raised up and extended out. Often, these models are used on rough terrain. They could could handle loads up to 70 feet high
Straight Mast Forklift: The straight mast forklift is most normally used to perform tasks on rough terrain. These types of lift trucks can only transport loads vertically, unlike a telescopic unit. These units could reach a height of 10 to 30 feet, while raising loads up to 12,000 lbs.
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