Commonly Asked Questions About Forklifts

If you are new to the forklift industry or are picking out a forklift for the first time you might have a lot of questions about them. FLIFT America is here to help answer those questions to help you pick out the right forklift for your needs. At FLIFT America we have forklifts in stock and available today, including electric forklifts, diesel forklifts and LPG forklifts.

What are the differences in the types of forklifts?

The first main difference in forklifts is the way that the forklift is fueled or powered. At FLIFT America we offer every option imaginable. For warehouse forklift use one might go with an electric forklift option which includes Lead Acid and Lithium-Ion forklifts. For agriculture forklift use a person might choose a diesel fuel or LPG fuel forklift. Both are options no matter the industry it depends on if you want to use battery power or fuel to power your forklift.

What engines come in these forklifts?

At FLIFT America we offer a variety of engines in each of our forklifts. In our Diesel forklifts we offer Doosan, Mitsubishi and Cummins engines. In our LPG Forklift we offer the PSI engine. For the both of our electric forklifts we offer the Inmotion battery. We strive to provide the best for our customers which is why we use tried and tested batteries and engines in our forklifts.

What does the sizing mean on forklifts?

Sizing is relatively standard for forklifts, each company tends to sell the same sizes or weight capacities. On the side of our FLIFT forklifts you will numbers like 15, 20, 25, etc. these numbers are the ton capacity of the forklifts so 1.5 tons, 2 tons, 2.5 tons. To figure out what the forklift capacity is in pounds multiply the number by 2000 to get 3000 lbs, 4000 lbs, 5000 lbs. For FLIFT America our sizing is slightly different where the ton to pound conversion isn’t exact, our sizing is 3,300 lbs, 4,400 lbs, 5,500 lbs, etc. For any questions about FLIFT America forklifts call us today at 800.395.1162!