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Industrial Lift Trucks (Fork Lifts)

A powered industrial truck is any mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials.� More commonly known as forklifts, pallet trucks, rider trucks, fork trucks, or lift trucks, they can be ridden or controlled by a walking operator.� Powered industrial trucks can have electric or combustion engines and can be designed for a wide variety of applications. The University has developed an Industrial Lift Truck program, to ensure the safe operation of these material handling vehicles.

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  • Power Tools
  • Aerial Lift Machines
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