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Portugal, 4485-612 Modivas

JCB 540-170 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:12

Bids: 1

17,500 €

Portugal, 2950-677 Quinta do Anjo

JCB 535-125 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:21

Bids: 1

14,500 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), GU1 4UG Guilford

TOYOTA Electric Forklift

07/06/23 16:02

Bids: 5

3,300 €

Belgium, 8750 Wingene

HYSTER H7.00XL Diesel Forklift

Closes in: 1d 22h

Bids: 25

7,850 €

Portugal, 2950-677 Quinta do Anjo

JCB 540-170 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:40

Bids: 3

18,000 €

Portugal, 2950-677 Quinta do Anjo

JCB 535-125 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:24

Bids: 0

14,500 €

Portugal, 2950-677 Quinta do Anjo

JCB 535-125 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:23

Bids: 1

14,500 €

Portugal, 2950-677 Quinta do Anjo

JCB 535-125 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:22

Bids: 1

14,500 €

Portugal, 2640 512 Mafra

MANITOU 1235 Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 11:01

Bids: 0

11,000 €

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Portugal, 2040-413 Rio Maior

MANITOU MT1637SLT Telescopic Handler

07/06/23 10:21

Bids: 0

11,000 €

Portugal, 2840-131 Setubal

CATERPILLAR EP18T-48E Electric Forklift

07/06/23 10:02

Bids: 0

2,750 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), NR5 9JJ Norwich

HYSTER H1.50 XL Electric Forklift

28/06/23 17:47

Bids: 0

1,500 €

STILL MX 10 Order Picker Lift (electric)

Portugal, 3750-760 Águeda - Trofa Agd

STILL MX 10 Order Picker Lift (electric)

07/06/23 10:35

Bids: 0

1,500 €

Portugal, 4480-627 Vila do Conde

CESAB ECO/C 15.4 Electric Forklift

07/06/23 10:10

Bids: 0

1,500 €

United Kingdom (Great Britain), NR5 9JJ Norwich

EUROKRAFT Hand Pallet Truck

28/06/23 17:46

Bids: 0

50 €

Portugal, 4786-909 Trofa

MT4 HAND PALLET TRUCK

07/06/23 11:28

Bids: 0

50 €

Switzerland, 6460 Altdorf

MANITOU ME450-80V Electric Forklift

Closes in: 1d 3h

Bids: 17

17,000 €

Spain, 01015 Gasteiz, Ara

HYUNDAI 45DS-7E Diesel forklift

14/06/23 12:26

Bids: 0

8,500 €

Spain, 08290 CERDANYOLA DEL VALLES, BARCELONA

LINDE E30-02 Electric Forklift

Closes in: 1d 21h

Bids: 1

3,800 €

Germany, 39288 Burg

TOYOTA 02-7FGJF35 Gas Forklift

07/06/23 15:00

Bids: 15

5,750 €

MAST EXPLORER H30 DA 6223 Diesel Forklift

Switzerland, 6460 Altdorf

MAST EXPLORER H30 DA 6223 Diesel Forklift

Closes in: 1d 3h

Bids: 22

7,750 €

Germany, 15834 Rangsdorf

JUNGHEINRICH TFG 425 S Gas Forklift

13/06/23 10:29

Bids: 17

5,350 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EFL252 li-ion forklift

06/06/23 14:03

Bids: 15

5,350 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EFL 352 li-ion forklift

06/06/23 14:05

Bids: 25

8,100 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EFL 181 li-ion forklift

06/06/23 14:02

Bids: 14

5,250 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP CPD15TVL li-ion forklift

06/06/23 14:00

Bids: 9

3,900 €

Italy, region Varese

JUNGHEINRICH Electric Forklift

05/06/23 11:30

Bids: 8

3,200 €

Switzerland, 6460 Altdorf

DAEWOO D30S Diesel Forklift

Closes in: 1d 1h

Bids: 7

3,000 €

JUNGHEINRICH ETX Kombi II 1203 Order picking truck

Austria, 4470 Enns

JUNGHEINRICH ETX Kombi II 1203 Order picking truck

13/06/23 11:02

Bids: 0

1,200 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EST 122 3.6 stacker

06/06/23 14:08

Bids: 24

1,010 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EST 122 3.0 electric stacker

06/06/23 14:01

Bids: 26

1,750 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EST 122 3.3 stacker

06/06/23 14:07

Bids: 30

1,500 €

Netherlands, 6673 DM Andelst

EP EST 122 2.7 stacker

06/06/23 14:06

Bids: 17

1,049 €

Czech Republic, 591 01 Zdar n. Sazavou

Diesel Forklift

01/06/23 16:28

Bids: 6

8,750 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

RMF KSL60 Diesel forklift

16/06/23 11:09

Bids: 0

6,500 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

09/06/23 10:57

Bids: 0

6,370 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

09/06/23 10:27

Bids: 0

6,370 €

Italy, 25011 Calcinato

STIPP LI-ION Forklift

09/06/23 10:02

Bids: 0

6,370 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

CARER Z40 NR Electric forklift

16/06/23 11:02

Bids: 0

5,500 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

SHINKO 4FBZ V400 Electric forklift

16/06/23 11:01

Bids: 1

5,500 €

JUNGHEINRICH ESM 113 Retractable Electric Forklift

Italy, 40050 Argelato (BO)

JUNGHEINRICH ESM 113 Retractable Electric Forklift

15/06/23 13:03

Bids: 1

4,250 €

Italy, 41016 Novi

OM E40N Electric Forklift

03/07/23 10:16

Bids: 0

4,500 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

CLARK E685 Electric forklift

16/06/23 11:08

Bids: 0

3,500 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

STILL R20 Electric forklift

16/06/23 11:00

Bids: 1

3,500 €

Czech Republic, 591 01 Zdar n. Sazavou

DAEWOO D 70 A-2 Diesel Forklift

01/06/23 16:32

Bids: 10

5,350 €

Spain, 08670 Navas

MITSUBISHI FD30 Forklift

06/06/23 13:18

Bids: 0

3,500 €

Italy, 28877 Ornavasso (VB)

OM Electric forklift truck

15/06/23 12:27

Bids: 0

3,200 €

Czech Republic, 591 01 Zdar n. Sazavou

DANTRUCK 9680 HD Diesel Forklift

01/06/23 16:26

Bids: 7

4,400 €

Italy, 41016 Novi

LINDE L12 Electric pallet truck

03/07/23 10:12

Bids: 0

3,000 €

Italy, 10022 Carmagnola

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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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.