Logistics forklifts are special machinery and equipment used for cargo handling, stacking, and short-distance transportation in the field of logistics warehousing and transportation. They are highly efficient, flexible, and safe. They are one of the core equipment in modern logistics systems. The following is a detailed introduction to logistics forklifts:

I. Classification and types

According to the power source, structural form and functional use, logistics forklifts are mainly divided into the following categories:

Classification by power source

Internal combustion forklifts: powered by diesel, gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), suitable for outdoor or well-ventilated environments, with strong power but high noise and emissions.

Electric forklift: battery-powered, environmentally friendly, pollution-free, low-noise, suitable for indoor or environmentally demanding places (such as food and medical warehouses).

Manual forklifts (e.g. manual hydraulic trucks): No power required, relying on human operation, suitable for lightweight cargo handling, low cost and simple maintenance.

Classified by structural form

Counterbalanced forklift: the most common type, with a fork at the front and a counterweight at the rear for balance, suitable for medium and heavy cargo handling.

Reach forklift: The fork can be moved back and forth, and the gantry can be moved forward as a whole, suitable for narrow channel operations, with a high stacking height.

Side forklift: The fork is located on the side of the body, suitable for the handling of long goods such as wood and steel pipes.

Stacker trucks (such as three-way stacking forklifts): designed for high-rise shelves, enabling multi-directional stacking with high space utilization.

AGV forklift (automated guided vehicle): driverless, automated handling through laser, magnetic stripe or visual navigation.