Rough Terrain Forklifts are among the largest of the forklift family. Rough Terrain Forklifts were designed to be driven over uneven and rocky surfaces, while still carrying heavy loads. Due to it's size, tires and weight capacity, these forklifts are used around various outdoor-based industries. Take a look at this used Hyster H50FT Fortis forklift being sold on May 19th, 2021 in the Wednesday May 19 Vehicles and Equipment Auction made by Hyster. Take a look at all of the item information below or take a look at similar auctions for Rough Terrain Forklifts.
What is a Rough Terrain Forklift?
A rough terrain forklift operates much like a typical sit-down rider. The difference is that these machines are specifically designed to function in challenging outdoor environments.
Focusing on versatile mobility and easy control, rough terrain forklift manufacturers prioritize performance and traction to help each machine fulfill demanding tasks.
Rough terrain forklifts, also known as all-terrain forklifts, can tackle the toughest environments. They are capable of crawling efficiently over rocky and uneven surfaces, making rough terrain forklifts perfect for outdoor projects.
To help them cope with uneven terrain, both large and small rough terrain forklifts are equipped with large pneumatic tires that have deep treads. Rough terrain forklifts are also powered by an internal combustion engine that can run on either gasoline, diesel, or propane.
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Rough terrain forklifts have an enclosed spot for a driver, protected by a cage to shield the operator from dirt and debris.
The forks of the machine move up and down via a vertical mast that raises the load straight towards the sky. Small rough terrain forklifts with vertical masts have two large front tires and two small rear tires for maximum stability.
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Telescopic forklifts are also considered a type of rough terrain forklift, but they utilize a telescoping boom, which lifts the load both up and away from the base.
Considered a Class 7 forklift by OSHA, rough terrain forklifts can have a load capacity anywhere from 5,000 to 36,000 pounds, depending on the model and rough terrain forklift manufacturer.
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