{"id":505,"date":"2017-06-23T23:59:37","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T23:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/?p=505"},"modified":"2017-09-19T12:27:09","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T12:27:09","slug":"rough-terrain-forklifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/forklifts\/rough-terrain-forklifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Rough Terrain Forklifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_are_Rough_Terrain_Forklifts\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What are Rough Terrain Forklifts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_are_the_Features\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> What are the Features?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Advantages_and_Disadvantages\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Advantages and Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Manufacturers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Manufacturers\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Toyota\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Toyota<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Electric_Pneumatic_Forklift\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.1.1<\/span> Electric Pneumatic Forklift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Core_IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.1.2<\/span> Core IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mid-IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.1.3<\/span> Mid-IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Large_IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.1.4<\/span> Large IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yale\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Yale<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.2.1<\/span> Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MX_Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.2.2<\/span> MX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#VX_Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">4.2.3<\/span> VX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sources\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">4.2.3.1<\/span> Sources:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_Rough_Terrain_Forklifts\"><strong>What are Rough Terrain Forklifts?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rough terrain forklifts are most optimal for outdoor construction and surfaces with difficult terrain. These forklift trucks can climb slopes as great as 45 degrees. Manufacturers have models of rough terrain forklifts with load capacities ranging from 4000 to 10000 lbs.<\/p>\n<p>They have a more powerful engine than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/what-are-the-different-types-of-forklifts\/\">other types of forklifts<\/a>, making them reach higher and faster speeds. These forklifts actually resemble a tractor with forks more than the traditional sit-down forklifts.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_the_Features\"><strong>What are the Features?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rough terrain forklifts have four-wheel power steering, but it can be changed into two-wheel as well. \u00a0Four-wheel steering is developed in order for the turning of the vehicle to be more efficient and to increase the automobile\u2019s maneuverability. In a normal two-wheel steering system, the rear wheels do not turn in the direction of the curve, whereas in four-wheel steering the rear wheels turn with the front wheels.<\/p>\n<p>This type of forklift makes use of pneumatic or air-filled tires, as opposed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/forklifts\/industrial-counterbalance-forklift-truck\/\">counterbalance forklifts<\/a> which use cushion tires. Pneumatic tires are inflatable tires with thicker threads, allowing them to become stable on uneven surfaces.\u00a0 The air pressure inside the tire is greater than that of the atmosphere. This leads to the tire still remaining inflated even when the vehicle\u2019s weight is resting on it. Some models have a programmable power reversal feature which eliminates tire spin and increases tire life by a maximum of 50%. This is helpful especially when dealing with different types of environments \u2013 from even surfaces to rough and harsh settings.<\/p>\n<p>Options and accessories include a vehicle management system, rust proof model, a foot directional control pedal, and an integral side shifting fork positioner. Having a vehicle management system enables the operator to track impacts and maintenance schedules for the forklift. Having a rust proof model offers protection on the forklift components that are exposed to moisture and corrosive elements since these are very prone to rust. A side-shifting fork positioner adds a side shifter as a third function and the fork positioner as the fourth. Having this option allows faster adjustment of the fork width. Lastly, the foot directional control pedal makes the directional control hands-free.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Advantages_and_Disadvantages\"><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the advantages of the rough terrain forklift is that it has more controllable cornering stability even in harsh environments. It has a more accurate steering response and precision. Using this type of forklift makes it easier to change lanes at high speed without the risk of the vehicle from going into a spin.<\/p>\n<p>Disadvantages include having a more expensive construction since vehicles with four-wheel steering cost more. Alongside with the pricey construction also comes the higher maintenance cost. Another possible hazard to take note of is the puncture of the vehicle\u2019s pneumatic tires.<\/p>\n<p>Rough terrain forklifts are perfect for moving heavy loads across rugged terrains. The calibrated counterbalance at the back of the forklift avoids it from becoming overbalanced. Because of this, these rough terrain trucks can easily be operated in harsh environments like mud, ice, or snow. These forklift trucks can be used in a lumber yard, retail, and brick, block, and pipe applications.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Manufacturers\"><strong>Manufacturers\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Toyota\">Toyota<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span id=\"Electric_Pneumatic_Forklift\">Electric Pneumatic Forklift<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaElectricPneumaticForklift-1-292x300.png\" alt=\"Toyota Electric Pneumatic Forklift\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaElectricPneumaticForklift-1-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaElectricPneumaticForklift-1-768x790.png 768w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaElectricPneumaticForklift-1-995x1024.png 995w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaElectricPneumaticForklift-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 266px;\" width=\"666\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">05-8FBM20T<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">05-8FBMK25T<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">05-8FBM25T<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">05-8FBMK30T<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">05-8FBM35T<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">05-8FBM30T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">4000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">5000<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">5000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">6000<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">7000<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Lift Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">96<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">91<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">91<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">75<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">69<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">26<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">21<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">19<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">95.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">95.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">100.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">97.3<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">102.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">101.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Core_IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\">Core IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift-300x194.png\" alt=\"Toyota Pneumatic Forklift\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift-1080x698.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/ToyotaCoreICPneumaticForklift.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 424px;\" width=\"686\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Model <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FGU25<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FGU20<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU18<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FBU18<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU15<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">5000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">4000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">3500<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">3500<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">3000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">4000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">10.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">10.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Lift Speed Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">118<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">118<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">128<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">131<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">128<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">34<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">41<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">45<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">45<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">45<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">105.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">103.2<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">93.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">93.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">91.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">103.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 314px;\" width=\"689\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Model <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU25<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FGU15<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FBU32<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU30<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FDU32<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">8FGU30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">5000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">3000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">6500<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">6000<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">6500<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.2<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">11.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Lift Speed Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">121<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">131<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">100<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">98<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">98<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">33<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">45<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">26<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">29<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">28<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"67\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">105.9<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">92.1<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">112.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">111.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">112.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"67\">111.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Mid-IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\">Mid-IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/mid-ic-pneumaticToyota-300x269.png\" alt=\"Toyota 8FD35U\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/mid-ic-pneumaticToyota-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/mid-ic-pneumaticToyota-768x689.png 768w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/mid-ic-pneumaticToyota.png 833w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 334px;\" width=\"660\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Model <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8FD35U<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8FG35U<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8FG40U<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8FD40U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">8000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">9000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">9000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">13.1<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">13.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">13.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">13.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Max Lift Speed Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">103<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">103<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">103<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">43<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">42<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">38<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">122.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">122.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">124.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">124.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 436px;\" width=\"657\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8FG45U<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8FD50U<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8FG50U<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">8FD45U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">1000<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">11000<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">11000<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">10000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">13.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">13.1<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">13.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">13.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Max Lift Speed Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">94<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">94<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">94<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">34<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">31<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">31<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"78\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">129.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">132.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">132.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"78\">129.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CIr8SU6q_2Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Large_IC_Pneumatic_Forklift\">Large IC Pneumatic Forklift<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/large-ic-pneumaticToyota-300x191.png\" alt=\"Toyota Large Pneumatic Forklift\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/large-ic-pneumaticToyota-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/large-ic-pneumaticToyota-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/large-ic-pneumaticToyota-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/large-ic-pneumaticToyota.png 1058w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 219px;\" width=\"676\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FG60U<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FD60U<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FG70U<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FD70U<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FD80U<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">8FG80U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">13500<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">13500<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">15500<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">15500<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">17500<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">17500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Travel Speed Full Load (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">11.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Lift Speed Full Load (fpm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">81<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">81<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">81<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">81<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">73<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Max Gradeability Full Load (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">34<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">34<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">30<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">30<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">26<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\"><strong>Basic Right Angle Stack (in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">150<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">152<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">152<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">154<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">154<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Yale\">Yale<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span id=\"Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\">Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp050lx-mainYale-300x237.png\" alt=\"Yale GP050LX\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp050lx-mainYale-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp050lx-mainYale.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 175px;\" width=\"660\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">GP050LX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">5000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Engine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">PSI 2.4L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Max Travel Speed (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">11.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"234\"><strong>Max Lift Speed (ft\/min)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"234\">128<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"MX_Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\">MX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp50mx-mainYale-300x267.png\" alt=\"Yale MX Pneumatic Forklift\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp50mx-mainYale-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp50mx-mainYale.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 165px;\" width=\"672\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">GP040MX<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">GP050MX<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">GP060MX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">4000<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">5000<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Engine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">PSI 2.4L LPG<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">PSI 2.4L LPG<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">PSI 2.4L LPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Max Travel Speed (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">11.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">11.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">12.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"117\"><strong>Max Lift Speed (ft\/min)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">128<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">128<\/td>\n<td width=\"117\">112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jcBRUycj5sk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"VX_Pneumatic_Tire_Lift_Truck\">VX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp040-070vx-mainYale-300x273.png\" alt=\"Yale GP040-070VX\" width=\"300\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp040-070vx-mainYale-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/file\/2017\/06\/gp040-070vx-mainYale.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 345px;\" width=\"649\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">GP040VX<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">GP050VX<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">GP060VX<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">GP070VX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">4000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">6000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">6000<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">7000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Engine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">PSI 2.4L LPG and Dual Fuel, Kubota 2.5L LPG, Kubota 2.4L Turbo Diesel<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">PSI 2.4L LPG and Dual Fuel, Kubota 2.5L LPG, Kubota 2.4L Turbo Diesel<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">PSI 2.4L LPG and Dual Fuel, Kubota 2.5L LPG, Kubota 2.4L Turbo Diesel<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">PSI 2.4L LPG and Dual Fuel, Kubota 2.5L LPG, Kubota 2.4L Turbo Diesel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed, Techtronix 100 Electronic 1 Speed<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed, Techtronix 100 Electronic 1 Speed<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed, Techtronix 100 Electronic 1 Speed<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">Electronic Powershift 1 Speed, Techtronix 100 Electronic 1 Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Max Travel Speed (mph)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">11.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">12.1<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">12.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"94\"><strong>Max Lift Speed (ft\/min)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">126<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">126<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">110<\/td>\n<td width=\"94\">110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span id=\"Sources\">Sources:<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>http:\/\/www.youtube.com<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.yale.com\/north-america\/en-us\/our-products\/ice-pneumatic-tire-trucks\/gp030-040vx\/<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.toyotaforklift.com\/forklifts\/electric-pneumatic-forklift<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents1 What are Rough Terrain Forklifts?2 What are the Features?3 Advantages and Disadvantages4 Manufacturers\u00a04.1 Toyota4.1.1 Electric Pneumatic Forklift4.1.2 Core IC Pneumatic Forklift4.1.3 Mid-IC Pneumatic Forklift4.1.4 Large IC Pneumatic Forklift4.2 Yale4.2.1 Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck4.2.2 MX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck4.2.3 VX Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck4.2.3.1 Sources: What are Rough Terrain Forklifts? Rough terrain forklifts [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Rough terrain forklifts are most optimal for outdoor construction and surfaces with difficult terrain. These forklift trucks can climb slopes as great as 45 degrees. Manufacturers have models of rough terrain forklifts with load capacities ranging from 4000 to 10000 lbs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>They have a more powerful engine than other forklift types, making them reach higher and faster speeds. There forklifts actually resemble a tractor with forks more than the traditional sit-down forklifts.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Rough terrain forklifts have four-wheel power steering, but it can be changed into two-wheel as well. \u00a0Four-wheel steering is developed in order for the turning of the vehicle to be more efficient and to increase the automobile\u2019s maneuverability. In a normal two-wheel steering system, the rear wheels do not turn in the direction of the curve, whereas in four-wheel steering the rear wheels turn with the front wheels.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This type of forklift makes use of pneumatic or air-filled tires, as opposed to counterbalance forklifts which use cushion tires. Pneumatic tires are inflatable tires with thicker threads, allowing them to become stable on uneven surfaces.\u00a0 The air pressure inside the tire is greater than that of the atmosphere. This leads to the tire still remaining inflated even when the vehicle\u2019s weight is resting on it. Some models have a programmable power reversal feature which eliminates tire spin and increases tire life by a maximum of 50%. This is helpful especially when dealing with different types of environments \u2013 from even surfaces to rough and harsh settings.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Options and accessories include a vehicle management system, rust proof model, a foot directional control pedal, and an integral side shifting fork positioner. Having a vehicle management system enables the operator to track impacts and maintenance schedules for the forklift. Having a rust proof model offers protection on the forklift components that are exposed to moisture and corrosive elements since these are very prone to rusting. A side shifting fork positioner adds a side shifter as a third function and the fork positioner as the fourth. Having this option allows faster adjustment of the fork width. Lastly, the foot directional control pedal makes the directional control hands-free.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Advantages of the rough terrain forklift is that it has more controllable cornering stability even on harsh environments. It has a more accurate steering response and precision. Using this type of forklift makes it easier to change lanes in high speed without the risk of the vehicle from going into a spin.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Disadvantages include having a more expensive construction since vehicles with four-wheel steering cost more. Alongside with the pricey construction also comes the higher maintenance cost. Another possible hazard to take note of is the puncture of the vehicle\u2019s pneumatic tires.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Rough terrain forklifts are perfect for moving heavy loads across rugged terrains. The calibrated counterbalance at the back of the forklift avoids it from becoming overbalanced. Because of this, these rough terrain trucks can easily be operated in harsh environments like mud, ice, or snow. These forklift trucks can be used in lumber yard, retail, and brick, block, and pipe applications.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[89,56,92,90,91,57,20,29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=505"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1036,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505\/revisions\/1036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.warehousemachines.com\/rest\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}