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Forklift

What is a Forklift?

A forklift, also known as fork truck, is a motor-driven industrial truck used for lifting and moving goods on a pallet within the premises of a warehouse, storage facilities and distribution centre. Depending on the design, some Forklifts allow the operators to sit while driving or operating the machine.

A forklift truck is a motor-driven industrial truck used for the internal movement of materials.

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