Forks & Attachments
Fork Lift Components
Tires & Batteries
General Knowledge
100

When adding an attachment to a lift, this must also be changed out.

Data plate, Data tag

100

Horizontal tine-like projections for engaging and supporting the load

Forks

100

The two main types of forklift batteries.

Lead-Acid & Lithium-Ion

100

The model and serial number along with the capacity of the truck can be found here.

Data plate/tag

200

There are this many hook type carriage classes

5

200

This framework is fitted to a machine over the top of the operator to keep them safe in the operator's compartment.

Overhead Guard

200

The two basic types of lift truck tires.

Cushion & Pneumatic

200

Less than this many feet for aisle width requires narrow aisle machines.

9"

300

Forks on this class of lift cannot be changed once manufactured. 

Class III

300

This component on class IV and V units helps to stabilize the unit and is the largest factor in determining lift capacity for the truck.

Counterweight

300

Load wheels are made of this material

Polyurethane

300

This is the standard load center for most lifts

24 inches

400

This attachment is used to pick up two loads/pallets side by side at the same time.

Single Double Pallet Mover Attachment

400

The vertical assembly at the front of the lift that uses hydraulic cylinders and chains to raise and lower loads.

Mast

400

These are three benefits of Lithium vs Lead-Acid batteries.

More efficient, low-maintenance, faster charging, longer live span.

400

Scheduled maintenance can be contracted in these two types.

PM and CTM

500

These are the 6 parts to forks. Name 3

Blade, Heel, Shank, Hooks (clips), Tip, Positioning Lock (pin)

500

These are 5 components of a rider/walkie pallet truck

Control Handle, Drive Unit, Operator's platform, Drive tire, Caster, Operator stability bar, Load backrest, Battery compartment, Forks, Load wheels.

500

How many volts can an industrial battery be and what are those voltages?

5 types: 12, 24, 36, 48, & 80v

500

Forklifts are classified in 5 classes, name the differentiation/type of lift for each class.

Class I - Electric sit down standup counterbalance

Class II - Electric reach trucks, OP, Turrets

Class III - Electric Pallet Jacks, Walkie/Riders, Tractors

Class IV - Internal Combustion Cushion Tire

Class V - Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire