Counterbalance Forklift Training Burlington - Demand is always high for our popular Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training courses. A Counterbalance forklift refers to a forklift with a weight that counters the balance, enabling the load's weight to be distributed evenly across the forklift arms. Counterbalance forklifts are made so the weight on the lift is counterbalanced by the weight behind the centre of gravity. The load is projected out from the equipment's front so it is visible to the forklift driver. This particular kind of forklift truck must only be utilized on prepared surface or on stable, level ground.
Forklift operators are required to acquire training that would allow them to better know the right or proper way across the arms of the forklift. The trainee would know to correctly raise and lower the load vertically and how to tilt the mast of the lift truck, moving the mast between 5 and 15 degrees both forwards and backwards. Trainees will be taught the RTITB standards required for safely operating the forklift. Trainees would also know the kinds of attachments for the arms of the forklift.
Types of Counterbalance Forklifts:
Walkie Pallet Trucks
Walkie Pallet Truck is a counterbalance forklift suitable for getting into spaces that are small and cramped. This lift is very maneuverable and could access practically every tight spot.
Walkie Stackers
The Walkie Stacker varies from the Walkie Pallet truck primarily in terms of lift height. The Walkie Stacker can access tight areas and has extra lift for high stacking capability. None of the Walkie line of lifts can be ridden. The operator has to walk behind them.
Rider Pallet Trucks
Rider Pallet Trucks are designed to be ridden. These riding lifts are perfect for dock unloading and loading.
Wave Work Assist Vehicle
The Wave Work Assist Vehicle is a counterbalance forklift designed to reach great heights of up to 17 feet.
Sit Down Counter Balanced Trucks
The Sit-down Counterbalance Forklift is made in three-wheel and four-wheel forklift designs. These durable and tough trucks are made to be ridden.