LIFT TRUCKS
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Matchmaker,
matchmaker …
PHOTOS COURTES Y OF YALE MATERIALS HANDLING CORP., MI TSUBISHI CATERPILLAR FORKLIF T AMERICA, THE RAYMOND CORP., TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING, U. S. A., INC.
Trying to choose the right type of lift truck for a particular application?
These guidelines can help you make a perfect match.
IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, CHOOSING THE RIGHT TYPE OF LIFT
truck is not very different from seeking the perfect mate. In both cases, reliability and trustworthiness are prized characteristics. And—fairy tales about
peasants marrying royalty aside—the ability to “fit in” and operate effectively in a particular environment is a major consideration.
With so many classes and categories of lift trucks on the market, though,
matching the right equipment to an application can be a challenge. So, will
you need Yenta, the matchmaker in “Fiddler on the Roof,” to help you find
“the one”? Probably not. But before you can begin to screen candidates,
you’ll have to do plenty of research. Here are some guidelines for gathering
that information, analyzing it, and making a decision.
FIRST, GET THE FACTS
The most basic information required includes a profile of what you’re moving: what kinds of products, packages, and containers; their weights, heights,
lengths, and widths; whether they’re palletized; whether they require special
