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COMBILIFT C4000 Multidirectional Forklift

Belgium, 9870 Zulte

COMBILIFT C4000 Multidirectional Forklift

11/10/24 12:25

Bids: 4

3,900 €

JUNGHEINRICH EJC-Z 14 Electric pallet stacker

Belgium, 9870 Zulte

JUNGHEINRICH EJC-Z 14 Electric pallet stacker

11/10/24 12:03

Bids: 0

500 €

PIMESPO CTS/13/3600 Electric Pallet Truck

Belgium, 9870 Zulte

PIMESPO CTS/13/3600 Electric Pallet Truck

11/10/24 11:43

Bids: 0

150 €

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Poland, 43-300 Bielsko – Biala

MITSUBISHI FD 35 NT Diesel Forklift

15/10/24 10:03

Bids: 20

11,000 €

Germany, 34582 Borken

KOMATSU FG 20-11 LPG forklift truck

Closes in: 1d 20h

Bids: 4

4,100 €

MANITOU MRT 2145 Telescopic Forklift with Work Basket, Forks and Buckets

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Poland, 63-600 Kępno

MANITOU MRT 2145 Telescopic Forklift with Work Basket, Forks and Buckets

17/10/24 09:16

Bids: 12

4,950 €

Germany, 73770 Denkendorf

STILL R70-30T LPG forklift

22/10/24 11:39

Bids: 3

3,300 €

Germany, 78549 Spaichingen

TCM FG 30 N 5 T LPG Forklift truck

23/10/24 10:17

Bids: 8

3,200 €

Germany, 69168 Wiesloch

BT RR-B2AC (650) Reach Truck

09/10/24 14:29

Bids: 0

1,800 €

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Netherlands, 5961 NT Horst

Stacker 3M double chain

15/10/24 14:06

Bids: 0

1,260 €

Poland, 43-300 Bielsko – Biala

STILL GX 10 Order Picker/Sideloader

16/10/24 14:04

Bids: 1

1,000 €

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Poland, 43-300 Bielsko – Biala

STILL R 20-18 Electric Forklift Truck

15/10/24 12:32

Bids: 13

2,200 €

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Poland, 43-300 Bielsko – Biala

STILL R 60-16 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:07

Bids: 7

1,800 €

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Romania, 725400 Radauti

KALMAR DCG160-12 Diesel Forklift

29/10/24 09:03

Bids: 0

39,300 €

HUBTEX MQ 45 Electric Forklift Electric Multidirectional Forklift Sideloader

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Germany, 35398 Gießen

HUBTEX MQ 45 Electric Forklift Electric Multidirectional Forklift Sideloader

30/10/24 14:02

Bids: 0

26,900 €

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

LINDE H 20 D Forklift Diesel

24/10/24 09:54

Bids: 0

19,900 €

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP EFL 252 LI-ION Fork lift

24/10/24 12:12

Bids: 0

11,900 €

Romania, 605200 Comanesti

LINDE S 50 w Side Loading Truck

29/10/24 09:06

Bids: 0

8,500 €

Germany, 35398 Gießen

DAN TRACK 9000 LPG Stacker

15/10/24 14:08

Bids: 0

8,000 €

Germany, 82256 Fürstenfeldbrück

STILL RX60-25 Electric Forklift

30/10/24 14:10

Bids: 1

7,900 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

HYSTER E80 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:16

Bids: 1

5,000 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

17/10/24 09:53

Bids: 0

5,950 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

29/10/24 09:16

Bids: 0

5,870 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

28/10/24 16:26

Bids: 0

5,870 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

28/10/24 10:08

Bids: 0

5,870 €

CARMITECH Solid Swing 3015 Vacuum lifter

Germany, 49779 Niederlangen

CARMITECH Solid Swing 3015 Vacuum lifter

15/10/24 10:19

Bids: 0

5,000 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

TOYOTA FBA 15 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:18

Bids: 0

4,000 €

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Spain, 08650 Sallent

CLARK C500 Y80 PD Forklift

09/10/24 10:38

Bids: 0

4,500 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

CATERPILLAR N60B Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:19

Bids: 0

3,000 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

CLARK E685 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:17

Bids: 0

3,400 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

BT TOYOTA RRE 160 Electric Forklift

30/10/24 14:57

Bids: 0

3,000 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

STILL R50-15 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:15

Bids: 0

2,100 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

STILL EFG 2.0/6002 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:13

Bids: 0

2,100 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

STILL EFG 1.2/5003 Electric Forklift

16/10/24 10:14

Bids: 0

2,000 €

Germany, 49757 Werlte

TOYOTA 02-7 FGF 30 LPG forklift truck

24/10/24 11:35

Bids: 12

4,700 €

Spain, 28890 Loeches - Madrid

YALE Diesel Forklift

24/10/24 10:33

Bids: 0

2,100 €

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Netherlands, 7202 CP Zutphen

BAUMANN Side loader

17/10/24 14:46

Bids: 0

2,000 €

MITSUBISHI EDIA 18 Electric forklift truck

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Poland, 43-300 Bielsko – Biala

MITSUBISHI EDIA 18 Electric forklift truck

15/10/24 12:48

Bids: 10

3,600 €

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Poland, 63-600 Kępno

JUNGHEINRICH TFG 16AK Gas Forklift

17/10/24 09:23

Bids: 4

2,250 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

LINDE D08 Pedestrian Stacker

30/10/24 14:48

Bids: 0

1,400 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

LINDE D08 Pedestrian Stacker

30/10/24 14:47

Bids: 0

1,400 €

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 3.3 Pallet truck - electric

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 3.3 Pallet truck - electric

24/10/24 10:19

Bids: 0

1,890 €

MANITOU MT.1530.SCPT ULTRA Telescopic Forklift with Forks and Bucket

Poland, 63-600 Kępno

MANITOU MT.1530.SCPT ULTRA Telescopic Forklift with Forks and Bucket

17/10/24 09:15

Bids: 10

3,250 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

JUNGHEINRICH ETV 214 Electric Forklift

30/10/24 14:56

Bids: 0

1,800 €

YALE MP20X FBW Electric Low Lift Pallet Truck

Germany, 86551 Aichach

YALE MP20X FBW Electric Low Lift Pallet Truck

29/10/24 14:34

Bids: 0

1,200 €

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 2.7 Pallet truck - electric

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 2.7 Pallet truck - electric

24/10/24 12:09

Bids: 0

1,790 €

Switzerland, 2540 Grenchen

LINDE E25-01 electric forklift

23/10/24 11:16

Bids: 1

1,500 €

Switzerland, 2540 Grenchen

LINDE E25-01 electric forklift

23/10/24 13:11

Bids: 1

1,500 €

JUNGHEINRICH EJC 214 Electric pallet truck

Switzerland, 2540 Grenchen

JUNGHEINRICH EJC 214 Electric pallet truck

23/10/24 12:53

Bids: 1

1,500 €

Germany, 22962 Siek

JUNGHEINRICH EJC214 Electric pallet truck

Closes in: 0d 14h

Bids: 4

1,800 €

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Overview

Definition: Forklifts & Pallet Trucks
Explanation of what a forklift is
How does a forklift work?
Requirements for operating a forklift
Varieties of forklifts
Forklifts manufacturers

Definition: Forklifts & Pallet Trucks

Forklifts are the masters of load transport. They differ in their drive type, area of application and design. The basic division is diesel, gas and electric forklifts. Nevertheless, there are also heavy diesel forklifts for outdoors (e.g. rough terrain forklifts) and easy to use electric forklifts for high bay warehouses (e.g. order pickers). Structural differences, like the forks, lead to further distinctions (e.g. front or side forklifts). At Surplex you can purchase by auction cheap second hand forklifts from leading manufacturers such as LINDE, STILL or JUNGHEINRICH. There are also modern models with few operating hours among them!

Explanation of what a forklift is

Industrial forklifts are vehicles used to transport loads within a facility, and are a type of motor-driven industrial truck. Depending on the desired area of application, they are powered by a wide variety of different motors. The basic types are electric forklifts, diesel forklifts, and LPG forklifts. There are also various models tailored to special jobs and loads.

How does a forklift work?

A forklift is a vehicle operated by a driver. The basic forklift model is a truck with three or four wheels. Forklifts consist of a mast with moveable forks, a drive unit, a counterweight, and a driver's seat with control instruments. The stable chassis supports the driver's cabin and the motor. At the front, or in certain models on the side, is the lifting frame. The side opposite the lifting frame has a counterweight, which distributes the weight evenly when heavy loads are applied so that the truck doesn't tip over.

The forklift is operated using a steering wheel or joystick. The foot pedals are usually arranged similar to a passener car, so there is no need to relearn this when operating a forklift. The driver's cabin is constructed to give the driver maximum protection and good peripheral vision. Many models have a roof to protect against falling loads.

Used for stowing and transporting loads within a plant
Available in a variety of different forms
Simplex, duplex, or triplex masts depending on the job

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The forks are manually or hydraulically adjustable, so they can be adapted to the lifting points of various loads. In all forklifts, the lifting frame operates hydraulically. Various drive systems can be used. The main types are electric, LPG, and diesel drive units. With zero emissions, the electric motor is excellent for use indoors. Small forklifts, particularly those commonly used in supermarkets, have an electric motor. Medium forklifts are often driven by a gas motor because the particularly mild emissions are suitable for use in enclosed spaces. However, you still have to ensure adequate ventilation because gas motors do produce CO and CO2. Diesel-powered forklifts are used in heavy industry. They have a lifting force of several tons, so they can easily transport coils, steel pans, and slabs. In order to lift, forklifts always require a certain gap between the load and the floor.

In most cases, this is achieved using wooden pallets. In modern forklifts, the lifting frame is constructed to allow the driver a clear view of the load. It is powered by a hydraulic unit integrated into the vehicle. Various models of lifting frames are available for short transport heights, such as vehicle loading, as well as the great heights in warehouses with high shelves. The various types of lifting frames, simplex, duplex, and triplex, accommodate different hight requirements. In modern forklifts, the driver constantly receives information about the operating conditions shown in a display. With cutting-edge computer-controlled operation, motor power can be used very efficiently. In newer models, speed is automatically reduced when going around curves in order to avoid tipping over. Although forklifts are mainly used indoors, special models exist which are designed for outdoor use. These particularly robust machines are called rough-terrain forklifts.

JUNGHEINRICH forklift in use

Requirements for operating a forklift

Operating a forklift is different from driving a passenger car due to the steering from the back wheels and the high centre of gravity. That's why it is necessary to have a forklift driving licence as a qualification for operating this kind of industrial truck. In addition to comprehensive theoretical training, including the physics of transporting loads, practical exercises in forklift driving are also part of the procedure.

The main difference when driving a forklift truck, in addition to the the limited frontal view due to the mast, is turning. Forklifts are generally steered by the back wheels. This makes driving and turning them significantly different from normal passenger vehicles. There is also a high centre of gravity on forklifts. This is built into the design of all forklifts due to the counterweight at the back. This increases the risk of tipping over when turns are taken too sharply or the speed is too high.

Varieties of forklifts

A wide range of models from the traditional lift truck to reach trucks are available for facility transport and loading/unloading. In warehouses, long and slab-shaped products can be transported most efficiently with a side loader. These special models have the lifting frame on the side, or sometimes a lateral driver's seat. They are used in high-shelf warehouses and for order picking, for example. Widely used for wood and composite panels, this type of forklift takes the load on the side. Their construction is more complex than normal forklifts, but their broad load-bearing surface allows for very safe and efficient transportation of goods.

Reach trucks are the forklifts typically used for operation in tight corridors. These particularly compact lifting vehicles can drive forwards and backwards, and they have a very small turning radius. They are often fitted with extra long lifting frames, so they are particularly suitable for shipping warehouses.

Forklifts manufacturers

Many companies have specialised in forklift manufacture. Some notable names in the field of electric forklifts and reach trucks are STILL, LINDE, JUNGHEINRICH, and NISSAN. We recommend LINDE, CROWN, YALE, and KOMATSU for medium-sized models. Large and special-purpose forklifts are available from RUDOLF MAXEIN, ZEPPELIN, and BULMOR. In addition, we highly recommend new and used forklifts from BAKA, BT, and CLARK.

On Surplex, you can regularly find used forklifts for sale. In our recurring industrial auctions, you can easily find a used forklift to meet your needs. The machines are often in very good condition and can be purchased for a low price. If you need assistance when looking for a used forklift for sale, our Surplex Customer Care employees are always happy to offer their expert help and advice.