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LINDE E 80-01/900 Electric forklift truck

Germany, 01665 Klipphausen

LINDE E 80-01/900 Electric forklift truck

09/09/24 14:39

Bids: 0

55,000 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

BAUMANN EGX 60/14/50 ST Sideloader

13/08/24 13:55

Bids: 0

44,000 €

Germany, 01665 Klipphausen

STILL RX 60-50 Electric forklift truck

09/09/24 14:36

Bids: 1

6,500 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

LINDE H45D Diesel Forklift

13/08/24 13:57

Bids: 5

7,000 €

Germany, 01665 Klipphausen

MITSUBISHI RB 20 N 2 H Reach truck

09/09/24 14:37

Bids: 0

2,500 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

STILL EK-X Electric Forklift

13/08/24 08:23

Bids: 1

1,950 €

Germany, 61279 Grävenwiesbach

BT CBE 20T Electric forklift

11/09/24 11:44

Bids: 0

1,900 €

Germany, 69168 Wiesloch

BT RR-B2AC (650) Reach Truck

07/08/24 14:36

Bids: 0

1,800 €

Germany, 01665 Klipphausen

MITSUBISHI RB 16 N Reach truck

09/09/24 14:38

Bids: 0

1,600 €

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PRAMAC GX 12/29 PLUS Electric pallet truck

Switzerland, 5612 Villmergen

PRAMAC GX 12/29 PLUS Electric pallet truck

29/08/24 11:08

Bids: 0

1,500 €

Germany, 09244 Lichtenau

DOOSAN Pro 5 G350-5 Gas forklift

05/09/24 10:15

Bids: 23

4,700 €

EP EQUIPMENT CO. LTE ESL 122 Pedestrain Stacker

Austria, 3242 Texing

EP EQUIPMENT CO. LTE ESL 122 Pedestrain Stacker

12/08/24 11:00

Bids: 1

1,000 €

Germany, 42551 Velbert

HYSTER E2.50XM-847 Electric forklift

03/09/24 11:29

Bids: 0

990 €

JUNGHEINRICH ETVAK 16GE115-530 DZ Order picker

Germany, 73054 Eislingen

JUNGHEINRICH ETVAK 16GE115-530 DZ Order picker

07/08/24 10:27

Bids: 0

990 €

Germany, 73054 Eislingen

JUNGHEINRICH Order picker

07/08/24 10:25

Bids: 0

990 €

FREUTEK NNT0022 Semi Electric Stacker 2000 kg - 1600mm

Italy, 10156 Torino

FREUTEK NNT0022 Semi Electric Stacker 2000 kg - 1600mm

01/08/24 12:05

Bids: 0

750 €

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Romania, 725400 Radauti

KALMAR DCG160-12 Diesel Forklift

30/07/24 09:42

Bids: 0

39,300 €

HUBTEX MQ 45 Electric Forklift Electric multidirectional forklift sideloader

Germany, 74343 Sachsenheim

HUBTEX MQ 45 Electric Forklift Electric multidirectional forklift sideloader

20/08/24 10:00

Bids: 0

22,000 €

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP EFL 252 LI-ION Fork lift

01/08/24 11:10

Bids: 1

11,900 €

NOBLELIFT FE4P25QC Forklift Triple Mast 4.8M

Netherlands, 5961 NT Horst

NOBLELIFT FE4P25QC Forklift Triple Mast 4.8M

06/08/24 14:24

Bids: 0

11,100 €

Netherlands, 5961 NT Horst

MANTALL XE120W Scissor Lift 12M

06/08/24 14:27

Bids: 0

8,700 €

Netherlands, 5961 NT Horst

MANTALL XE80W Scissor Lift 8M

06/08/24 14:26

Bids: 0

6,600 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

TOYOTA FBA 15 Electric Forklift

18/09/24 10:11

Bids: 0

4,700 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

BAUMANN GS 60/14/50 Sideloader

13/08/24 13:56

Bids: 1

3,950 €

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Italy, 20060 Pozzo d'Adda (MI)

JUNGHEINRICH KMS100 Forklift

18/09/24 10:18

Bids: 0

1,000 €

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Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

STILL EFG 2.0/6002 Electric Forklift

18/09/24 10:06

Bids: 0

2,950 €

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Italy, 20060 Pozzo d'Adda (MI)

STILL EK11 Forklift

18/09/24 10:15

Bids: 0

1,500 €

Germany, 33647 Bielefeld

BUTT HV3522-10 Loading ramp

27/08/24 14:01

Bids: 0

2,900 €

Germany, 86551 Aichach

JUNGHEINRICH High Lift Pallet Truck

06/08/24 14:36

Bids: 0

2,800 €

Germany, 31655 Stadthagen

STILL EGV 14 Electric Pallet Truck

27/08/24 14:28

Bids: 0

2,400 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

BT TOYOTA RRE 160 Reach Truck

31/07/24 14:36

Bids: 0

1,900 €

JUNGHEINRICH EJC 214 Electric Hiigh Pallet Truck

Germany, 31655 Stadthagen

JUNGHEINRICH EJC 214 Electric Hiigh Pallet Truck

27/08/24 14:26

Bids: 0

1,900 €

Germany, 33647 Bielefeld

BUTT HV3522-10 Loading ramp

27/08/24 14:02

Bids: 0

1,900 €

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 3.3 Pallet truck - electric

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 3.3 Pallet truck - electric

01/08/24 09:19

Bids: 0

1,890 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

JUNGHEINRICH ETM 214 Shelf Reach Truck

31/07/24 14:18

Bids: 0

1,800 €

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Italy, 20060 Pozzo d'Adda (MI)

CROWN SP3512 Order Picker

18/09/24 10:17

Bids: 0

1,800 €

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 2.7 Pallet truck - electric

Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

EP ESL-122 LI-ION 2.7 Pallet truck - electric

01/08/24 11:07

Bids: 1

1,790 €

Czech Republic, 544 01 Dvůr Králové nad Labem

BT DT20N Electric Forklift

31/07/24 09:05

Bids: 0

1,750 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

LINDE H20D-01 Diesel Forklift

13/08/24 13:58

Bids: 17

4,450 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

STILL EXV 14 Electric Pallet Truck

13/08/24 11:40

Bids: 1

1,750 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

STILL EK-X Electric Forklift

13/08/24 08:21

Bids: 0

1,750 €

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Poland, 76-200 Słupsk

STILL EK-X 10 Electric Forklift

13/08/24 08:18

Bids: 1

1,750 €

STILL EXD-SF Pedestrian Stacker with Platform

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

STILL EXD-SF Pedestrian Stacker with Platform

31/07/24 14:38

Bids: 0

1,500 €

LINDE L06 AC AP Pedestrian Stacker with Platform

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

LINDE L06 AC AP Pedestrian Stacker with Platform

31/07/24 14:37

Bids: 1

1,500 €

STILL EXV10 Basic Electric High Pallet Truck

Germany, 31655 Stadthagen

STILL EXV10 Basic Electric High Pallet Truck

27/08/24 14:25

Bids: 0

1,500 €

JUNGHEINRICH HC 10 G 65 Electric pallet truck

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

JUNGHEINRICH HC 10 G 65 Electric pallet truck

31/07/24 14:23

Bids: 0

1,500 €

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen

BT TOYOTA HWE 100 Electric Pallet Truck

31/07/24 14:35

Bids: 0

1,400 €

STILL EXV 10 BASIC Pallet truck - electric

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Germany, 46342 Velen-Ramsdorf

STILL EXV 10 BASIC Pallet truck - electric

01/08/24 09:06

Bids: 1

1,290 €

Netherlands, 5961 NT Horst

RTE 6182 Stacker 3M double chain

06/08/24 15:09

Bids: 0

1,260 €

Czech Republic, 544 01 Dvůr Králové nad Labem

HYSTER 125 Electric Forklift

31/07/24 10:19

Bids: 0

1,150 €

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Overview

Definition: Forklifts & Pallet Trucks
Explanation of what a forklift is
How does a forklift work?
Requirements for operating a forklift
Varieties of forklifts
Forklifts manufacturers

Definition: Forklifts & Pallet Trucks

Forklifts are the masters of load transport. They differ in their drive type, area of application and design. The basic division is diesel, gas and electric forklifts. Nevertheless, there are also heavy diesel forklifts for outdoors (e.g. rough terrain forklifts) and easy to use electric forklifts for high bay warehouses (e.g. order pickers). Structural differences, like the forks, lead to further distinctions (e.g. front or side forklifts). At Surplex you can purchase by auction cheap second hand forklifts from leading manufacturers such as LINDE, STILL or JUNGHEINRICH. There are also modern models with few operating hours among them!

Explanation of what a forklift is

Industrial forklifts are vehicles used to transport loads within a facility, and are a type of motor-driven industrial truck. Depending on the desired area of application, they are powered by a wide variety of different motors. The basic types are electric forklifts, diesel forklifts, and LPG forklifts. There are also various models tailored to special jobs and loads.

How does a forklift work?

A forklift is a vehicle operated by a driver. The basic forklift model is a truck with three or four wheels. Forklifts consist of a mast with moveable forks, a drive unit, a counterweight, and a driver's seat with control instruments. The stable chassis supports the driver's cabin and the motor. At the front, or in certain models on the side, is the lifting frame. The side opposite the lifting frame has a counterweight, which distributes the weight evenly when heavy loads are applied so that the truck doesn't tip over.

The forklift is operated using a steering wheel or joystick. The foot pedals are usually arranged similar to a passener car, so there is no need to relearn this when operating a forklift. The driver's cabin is constructed to give the driver maximum protection and good peripheral vision. Many models have a roof to protect against falling loads.

Used for stowing and transporting loads within a plant
Available in a variety of different forms
Simplex, duplex, or triplex masts depending on the job

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The forks are manually or hydraulically adjustable, so they can be adapted to the lifting points of various loads. In all forklifts, the lifting frame operates hydraulically. Various drive systems can be used. The main types are electric, LPG, and diesel drive units. With zero emissions, the electric motor is excellent for use indoors. Small forklifts, particularly those commonly used in supermarkets, have an electric motor. Medium forklifts are often driven by a gas motor because the particularly mild emissions are suitable for use in enclosed spaces. However, you still have to ensure adequate ventilation because gas motors do produce CO and CO2. Diesel-powered forklifts are used in heavy industry. They have a lifting force of several tons, so they can easily transport coils, steel pans, and slabs. In order to lift, forklifts always require a certain gap between the load and the floor.

In most cases, this is achieved using wooden pallets. In modern forklifts, the lifting frame is constructed to allow the driver a clear view of the load. It is powered by a hydraulic unit integrated into the vehicle. Various models of lifting frames are available for short transport heights, such as vehicle loading, as well as the great heights in warehouses with high shelves. The various types of lifting frames, simplex, duplex, and triplex, accommodate different hight requirements. In modern forklifts, the driver constantly receives information about the operating conditions shown in a display. With cutting-edge computer-controlled operation, motor power can be used very efficiently. In newer models, speed is automatically reduced when going around curves in order to avoid tipping over. Although forklifts are mainly used indoors, special models exist which are designed for outdoor use. These particularly robust machines are called rough-terrain forklifts.

JUNGHEINRICH forklift in use

Requirements for operating a forklift

Operating a forklift is different from driving a passenger car due to the steering from the back wheels and the high centre of gravity. That's why it is necessary to have a forklift driving licence as a qualification for operating this kind of industrial truck. In addition to comprehensive theoretical training, including the physics of transporting loads, practical exercises in forklift driving are also part of the procedure.

The main difference when driving a forklift truck, in addition to the the limited frontal view due to the mast, is turning. Forklifts are generally steered by the back wheels. This makes driving and turning them significantly different from normal passenger vehicles. There is also a high centre of gravity on forklifts. This is built into the design of all forklifts due to the counterweight at the back. This increases the risk of tipping over when turns are taken too sharply or the speed is too high.

Varieties of forklifts

A wide range of models from the traditional lift truck to reach trucks are available for facility transport and loading/unloading. In warehouses, long and slab-shaped products can be transported most efficiently with a side loader. These special models have the lifting frame on the side, or sometimes a lateral driver's seat. They are used in high-shelf warehouses and for order picking, for example. Widely used for wood and composite panels, this type of forklift takes the load on the side. Their construction is more complex than normal forklifts, but their broad load-bearing surface allows for very safe and efficient transportation of goods.

Reach trucks are the forklifts typically used for operation in tight corridors. These particularly compact lifting vehicles can drive forwards and backwards, and they have a very small turning radius. They are often fitted with extra long lifting frames, so they are particularly suitable for shipping warehouses.

Forklifts manufacturers

Many companies have specialised in forklift manufacture. Some notable names in the field of electric forklifts and reach trucks are STILL, LINDE, JUNGHEINRICH, and NISSAN. We recommend LINDE, CROWN, YALE, and KOMATSU for medium-sized models. Large and special-purpose forklifts are available from RUDOLF MAXEIN, ZEPPELIN, and BULMOR. In addition, we highly recommend new and used forklifts from BAKA, BT, and CLARK.

On Surplex, you can regularly find used forklifts for sale. In our recurring industrial auctions, you can easily find a used forklift to meet your needs. The machines are often in very good condition and can be purchased for a low price. If you need assistance when looking for a used forklift for sale, our Surplex Customer Care employees are always happy to offer their expert help and advice.