Forklift Models | Vancouver, BC, Canada

A Directory of the Most Popular Forklift Models

The forklift industry can be confusing to many people that aren’t familiar with the terminology or the different slang names often used to mean the same thing.

Below is a list of the most common forklift models and some of the names that have been associated with these different models over the years.

Sit Down Rider Counterbalanced Internal Combustion Forklifts

• Propane Forklift
• Diesel Forklift
• Gasoline Forklift
• Jeep
• Towmotor

Sit Down Rider Electric Forklifts

• Electric Forklift
• Three Wheel Electric
• Three Wheel
• Four Wheel Electric
• Four Wheel
• Jeep

Stand Up Counterbalanced Forklifts

• Electric Stand Up
• Stand Up Electric

Narrow Aisle Reach Forklifts

• Reach Forklifts
• Reach Trucks
• Pantograph Forklifts
• Pantograph Truck
• Narrow Aisle Forklifts
• Narrow Aisle Truck

Narrow Aisle Straddle Forklifts

• Straddle Forklifts
• Straddle Trucks

Walk Behind Electric Pallet Jacks

• Electric Pallet Jacks
• Pallet Jacks
• Jacks
• Walkie

Ride On Electric Pallet Jacks

• Ride On Jacks
• Electric Pallet Jacks
• Pallet Jacks
• Jacks
• Walkie Rider
• Streaker
• Streak

Man Up Order Picker

• Order Picker
• Cherry Picker

Man Up Turret Truck

• Turret Truck
• Narrow Aisle Turret Truck
• Swing Reach
• Narrow Aisle Swing Reach
• Cherry Picker

Man Down Turret Truck

• Turret Truck
• Narrow Aisle Turret Truck
• Swing Reach
• Narrow Aisle Swing Reach

It’s possible that I’ve missed a few names that I’ve heard over the years. If you know of any, please send me an email and I’ll be glad to update this list shortly after I hear from you.

Figuring out exactly what you need can be a daunting task, especially if you have little or no experience with forklift equipment. It’s always best to contact a forklift professional that has years of experience so they can help you make all the right choices.

For more information or assistance with your next forklift acquisition, contact Scott McLeod, President of Fleetman Consulting Inc., by calling (604) 614-3530.