Forklift Classes

Class I: Electric motor rider trucks, either stand-up operator or seated three-wheel units. Rider units are counterbalanced and may have cushion or pneumatic wheels.

Class II: Electric motor trucks for narrow aisle or inventory stock / order picking applications. These may have extra reach or swing mast functions.

Class III: Electric motor trucks; walk-behind or standing rider operated. Automated pallet lift trucks, high lift models are often counterbalanced.

Class IV: Rider fork trucks, with cabs and seated controls, with internal combustion engines and solid or cushion tyres. Typically counterbalanced.

Class V: Rider fork trucks, with cabs and seated controls, with internal combustion engines and pneumatic tyres. Typically counter-balanced.

Other: Unlisted forklift class.