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What geographical region does Komatsu Forklift USA serve?
Komatsu Forklift USA Inc serves the markets of North America, Central and Latin America, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. The company adheres to ISO 9001 specifications and maintains internal quality standards. Beginning from raw material, the facility fabricates and welds the individual components of the forklifts, followed by preparing and painting them. The components are then assembled into a... More

What are some common customizations for Boom Trucks?
Boom trucks are designed and customized to suit the application they are meant to be used for. For instance, boom trucks meant in a construction or heavy equipment lifting-and-transport context may have a crane at the rear. These cranes lift heavy items from and off the bed of the truck. When the crane is short and compact, it is called... More

What is Toyota's System of Active Stability?
The SAS continuously monitors the lift truck's lateral stability and risk for lateral overturn. When these conditions are detected, the SAS engages a mechanism called the "swing lock cylinder" which stabilizes the rear axle. This action transforms the stability footprint of the truck from that of a triangle shape to that of a rectangle shape. A rectangular footprint enhances the... More

What are some of the advantages of a Powered Pallet Truck?
A standard powered pallet truck has the load-bearing capacity of up to about 3,000 pounds. The forks on the truck are reinforced so as to hold weights of this size. They are also tapered in some cases to increase the grip on the pallets and also to prevent any slippage. A manual or hydraulic-driven truck will in general be able... More

What are some different types of Reach Trucks?
A reach truck comes in a variety of models. The simplest model is called the "Stand-up" reach model. Here, the reach truck operator slides the forks beneath the pallet, lifts it, transports it to the designated location, and deposits the pallet on to the location by sliding it in place. This truck model is ideal for contexts where the shelving... More