Lift trucks - types and uses

Lift trucks come in many shapes and sizes. They usually have 'fork lifts' but other types of lifting attachment can be used including clamp, crane jib, hopper etc.

Types of truck include
* Front loading with counterweight at rear
* Forward reaching
* Telescopic boom
* Side loader with deck
* Lift truck with no driver - operator walks behind

Smaller vehicles may have solid tyres, and are only suitable for flat and smooth surfaces. Larger trucks have pneumatic tyres and can be used on different terrain.

Truck engines can be battery, LPG, petrol or diesel

Lift trucks can, in certain circumstances be used to provide an elevates work platform. This is not a normal activity and requires special controls.

Reference HSG6