Raw Materials
The telescoping boom rough terrain forklift's body, cab, boom and frame are generally produced by a forklift maker. Steel is the most common materials used to make these since they have amazing strength. At times aluminum or steel forgings are used as well. It is common for non-metallic materials like nylon plastic blocks to be used as guides within the boom assembly. The other parts are normally purchased as finished products and the lift truck maker installs them.
Pre-assembled purchased products could comprise some of the following: seat, transmission, axles, engine, hoses, tires and wheels, backup-alarm, lights, hydraulic cylinders and gauges. Usually, certain materials like for example the lubricants and hydraulic fluid and fuel are bought in bulk. These liquids are added as needed when the equipment is assembled and has passed the rigorous testing sessions.
Design
The narrow and long design of the telescoping boom rough terrain forklift is most common, with a set of wheels at the front of the model and another set located towards the back of the equipment. The unit's boom is mounted at the forklift's back off of a pivot feature that is elevated a few feet above the frame's level. Generally, the cab is mounted on the left-hand side of the frame structure. Usually, the cab's bottom half is low and located between the tires. The fuel tank and the hydraulic fuel tank are mounted opposite the cab on the right-hand side. Along the center-line of the vehicle, the engine and the transmission are mounted inside the frame.
Beyond this basic configuration, different manufacturers have contributed to their own unique design. On the market these days, there are many different options available. Certain units of forklifts make use of a single hydraulic cylinder to be able to raise the boom, and other units make use of 2 cylinders. Several units utilize a side-to-side hydraulic frame leveling capability. This feature enables the frame to tilt up to 10 degrees relative to the axles in order to enable the machine to compensate for extreme axle articulation. For example, this is utilized when the tires on one side of the forklift are located down in a rut and the tires on the other side of the machine are up, located on a mound of dirt.
Fork attachments are one more common design feature capable of swinging both right and left up to 45 degrees, which increases the precise load positioning.