Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Platform Truck

Non-pallet + powered + no stack.
Platform used to provide support for nonpalletized loads.
Used for skid handling; platform can lift skid several inches to allow it to clear the floor.
Greater lifting capacity compared to fork trucks because the platform provides a greater lifting surface to support a load.




(a) Walkie Platform Truck
Non-pallet + powered + no stack + walk.
Operator walks next to truckFloor hand truck is sometimes referred to as a "(manual) platform truck".




(b) Rider Platform Truck
Non-pallet + powered + no stack + rideOperator can ride on truck.

Posted by 2gals3guys at 8:29 PM