Forklift Trucks Manufacturers: An Overview

A forklift, also called a lift truck, a high/low, a stacker-truck, trailer loader, sideloader or a fork hoist, is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials, similar to the more manually operated pallet jacks or pallet trucks.

Top Six Forklift Trucks Manufacturers

Toyota Industries

The top six forklift trucks manufacturers in the Powered Industrial Trucks market in terms of sales worldwide is currently Toyota Industries in Japan who make

  • Toyota Lift Truck Brands
  • BT Industries
  • Cesab
  • Raymond Brands

and they gross USD$7.80 Billion.

KION Group

Second is the KION Group of Germany, known for Linde and Still brands clocking USD$6.35 Billion.

Jungheinrich AG

Next is Jungheinrich AG also of Germany at USD$3.18 Billion.

NACCO Industries

Then the USA comes in with NACCO Industries, Inc. famed for Yale and Hyster brands with a cool USD$2.72 Billion.

Mitsubishi

Second last is Japanese Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. with their Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks and Cat Lift Trucks brands (USD$1.90 Billion).

Crown Equipment Corporation

In sixth place is Crown Equipment Corporation of the US at USD$1.82 Billion.

Associations

For a broader overview of forklift trucks manufacturers, there are many global associations related to the industrial truck industry. For example, the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) of North America. The Fédération Européenne de la Manutention - European Federation of Materials Handling, the British Industrial Truck Association, Japan Industrial Vehicles Association and the Korean Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association.

World Industrial Trucks Statistics

Among them, they have established joint statistical and engineering programs one of which is the World Industrial Trucks Statistics (WITS) published to association memberships. Statistics are generic the information significant though it does not include smaller guys however they have created a common definition of a Class System exists according to which major forklift truck manufacturers and other related industry manufacturers must adhere.

Accessories and rentals

  • Avis Forklift Centre in South Africa has over 38 years of experience and is the leading independent forklift rental company.

  • The centre houses a team of fully trained technicians who manage short and long term fleet rental with access to maintenance equipment.

  • This enables them handle routine as well as major overhauls at short notice and in addition they offer a wide range of accessories for warehousing. From Pallet Jacks, stackers and various reach trucks to Forklift Attachments.

  • Avis stocks floor sweepers, crate tippers and drum handling equipment.

The Forearm Forklift

The Forearm Forklift® is a strap that attaches to the forearm and goes under an object and making it easier to lift - up to 600 lbs / 270kg. This is so that the object does not damage the floor, great for professional movers, builder or installer, or redecoration. It eliminates strain on lumbar and spine, reducing the risk of injury, encourages correct lifting techniques, is easily adjustable and convenient to store.

Most of the forearm forklift dealers and accessories can be found online with their forklift trucks manufacturer counterparts. Nissan or Hubtex are great diesel forklift suppliers and stock related accessories.