Forklifts are a lifesaver for your warehouse needs. This innovative technology is key to moving materials without relying on manpower. 

Investing in mounted forklifts has a lot of advantages, but you need to know how they will work to use them to their full ability. Here’s how mounted forklifts work and why it’s worth it to use them. 

What are Mounted Forklifts?

Mounted forklifts will let you load and unload any cargo without needing to use your own or others’ manpower. For those cargo loads that are too big for you and a team to handle, mounted forklifts are there to help. 

They’re situated on the back end of a truck or trailer. Truck mounted forklifts are more convenient to use because they can help you pick up heavy materials or cargo in hard-to-reach places, like a Moffett forklift. 

How Do Truck Mounted Forklifts Work? 

Truck mounted forklifts work due to mechanisms to help lift materials. These lifting mechanisms are hydraulic cylinders and a roller chain pulley. 

Hydraulic Cylinders

A hydraulic cylinder works when air gets trapped in the cylinder base and gases run through the tube without leaking out of it. Because of this, pressure builds inside the tube. 

Pressure put on the piston makes the forklift lift the load. When lifting up, there is more gas in the cylinder. When moving down, the gas is released to help lower the cargo. 

Roller Chain Pulleys

The pistons mentioned above connect to two masts. The fork connects to the main part of the vehicle. Roller chain pulleys attach to them both. 

When the mast gears are pressed against the roller chains, the gears go clockwise to bring the forks up. The roller chain pulleys help with the reach of the mounted forklift itself. 

Controls to Steer and Lift

Truck mounted forklifts also have controls to steer and lift. The steering controls are to steer from the rear wheels of the forklift rather than the front. This allows for better mobility when moving materials. 

The lifting controls are for lifting the cargo and also tilting the load from front to back. If you want to tilt your load, the controls to tilt also have their own hydraulic cylinders that operate similarly to the general ones to move the load back and forth. 

Where Can I Use a Truck Mounted Forklift?

You can use truck mounted forklifts in different environments, such as for warehouses, at places of construction, dockyards, and more. They can help move the bulk of your cargo quickly and safely. 

Also, if you’re in the need of a snowplow, forklifts can serve in this way too. Stay safe when you use them!

Why Mounted Forklifts are the Best

Mounted forklifts are not only convenient for moving important cargo and materials, but it also saves you a lot of trouble from coordinating manpower to move said cargo. Besides, you’re avoiding human injury by using a mounted forklift instead. 

The controls for mounted forklifts aren’t too difficult and are worth the investment. Contact us today to get started on purchasing a mounted forklift for your workplace!