Below are add-ons which are useful for narrow aisle lift trucks:
Side shift: The side shift option permits the movement of the load laterally without having to move the truck. This enables loads to be placed with a lot more precision.
Tilt mast: The optional tilt mast enables the forks to shift both backwards and forwards. This is perfect in cases where loads aren't entirely level. In order to gain greater stability when moving a loaded truck, the mast can be tilted backwards.
Extendable forks: The option of extendable forks helps the "reach" of the lift truck to extend for stacking pallets one in front of the other, referred to as "double-deep" loading.
Operator platforms: Some NA forklifts have operator platforms which can raise and lower the operator while simultaneously raising and lowering the lift truck's forks. This provides utmost control and visibility while handling loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Lift Truck on a Ramp
Operators have to be well taught and should be tested and certified. It is very vital for anyone utilizing a forklift to be very educated regarding safety guidelines and problems. Operators must know how to make adjustments in situations where the weight of the load alters the center of gravity or on uneven surfaces. Safety rules include safely using a forklift on a ramp, which is frequently occurring as the operator will usually have to drive down and up ramps to load and unload containers.
Suggestions for Using a Forklift on a Ramp
1 Drive slowly while approaching a ramp and while driving up and down the ramp. The possibility of mishaps is higher while driving at high speeds because this could upset the equipment's center of gravity.
2 Drive the lift truck in reverse when moving up an incline on a ramp when not carrying a load.
3 Drive forward while moving down an incline on the ramp with no load.
4 Tilt the forks a little back to shift the center of the load to the equipment's front, when moving up or down a ramp while carrying a load.
5 Drive forward up a ramp while carrying a load to make the load more stable.