Just
imagine a world without forklifts? Nearly everything we purchase and consume
has been touched by a forklift at some point. When you think about it forklifts
are consistently taken for granted. But do you ever find yourself wondering why
forklifts were invented in the first place? Well, read on to find out!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. What
year was the first forklift created?
b. 1917
c. 1925
2. What
was the first forklift called?
a. Tructractor
b. Lift
truck
c. Liftractor
3. Who
is credited with introducing the first forklift?
a. Baker
b. Yale
c. Clark
Get
This…
The first forklift was created in 1917 and made for
sale in 1918. Clark, which is still a reputable forklift manufacturer is often
credited with this invention. The first forklift was not much of a forklift at
all. It was called a tructractor and didn’t even utilize forks! However, it was
used to haul wooden crates and other materials by setting them on the front of the truck. There were a select few companies interested in the tructractor for
personal use, but what really caused the tructractor to gain popularity was WW1, where it was used to transport heavy materials such as guns and
explosives.
Can
You Answer This Question???
How many wheels did the tructractor have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
The tructractor had a similar steering strategy as a modern-day
forklift. The tructractor did however only have three wheels, but still utilized rear wheel drive. Only having three wheels allowed the tructractor to make tighter
turns. The only issue with steering the tructractor is that it went in the
opposite direction as the wheel was turned, causing confusion for many operators.
Get
The Facts!
As time went on more and more people saw an opportunity
in forklift manufacturing. While new, and foreign manufacturers have occupied
the forklift industry most of the original manufacturers still persist in today’s
world of forklifts like, Clark, Hyster, and Crown. Even in today’s society
forklifts are evolving and changing. New technologies have allowed
forklifts to be incredibly productive and precise and will continue to be ever
evolving.
…So Call
For any questions on
modern-day forklifts give us a call (513)842-2012, or send us an E-mail: Omega.rockett@yahoo.com
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