Telescopic forklifts
Telescopic forklifts provide versatility and height. These units are outfitted with a pronged lift on an arm which extends over the top of the truck. The arm, or crane, is called a telescopic boom. The boom allows the operator to maintain a high degree of control while lifting the load to great heights. Regular forklifts aren't able to move the cargo away from and towards the cab of the forklift, while a telescopic forklift allows that movement. The telescopic forklift is normally used in construction and agriculture. It is recommended for applications where greater lift and control is necessary.
In situations needing high volume carton handling, hydraulic attachments called forklift carton clamp attachments are recommended. The attachment has arm pads with four way reversible rubber linings that enable the operator to utilize uniform clamping force when lifting a load. It is available with a backrest that protects the loads from damage.
A sleep sheet lift truck would usually utilize a slip sheet attachment for storing systems that don't use pallets. The attachment clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls it onto the forks on the forklift. This kind of system is handy for overseas shipments and intra-corporate deliveries.
A man basket is a lift platform meant particularly to hoist personnel. The basket attaches to the forklift forks, held in with a chain or strap that is to be directly secured to the forklift carriage. The platform has railings to protect the employees from falling to the ground. Brackets on the platform are used for fastening the worker's safety harness.