Generally, a forklift truck (also called a lift truck, a stacker-truck or forklift) is an industrial truck powered by diesel or electricity. These vehicles are used to transport and carry materials.
When looking for an easier way of transporting materials and goods, try utilizing lorry or truck mounted forklifts. A truck mounted forklift ensures that the driver would not have to waste time to wait for someone to unload his cargo. A truck mounted forklift is mounted on the delivery truck and the truck driver (alone) can do the job of unloading his cargo. All that the truck driver has to do is to disengage the forklift from the truck then he will be able to unload his cargo. Once he finishes unloading his cargo, he can simply reconnect (or mount) the forklift and he is good to go!
Moffett-Kooi was the first company to invent a truck mounted forklift about half a century ago. The early versions of these vehicles were made for specific use of delivering tulip bulbs to farmers. Truck mounted forklifts have only been introduced to the UK just over a decade ago by Eamonn Bolber. Bolber is also the founder of MEB which is also major distributor of pre-owned and brand new lorry mounted forklift equipments.
Some of the most famous UK distributors of truck mounted forklifts are:
- Kinglifter—this company is known throughout Europe for its high specification and durability even on rugged jobs. Kinglifters are sold to four continents and are also efficiently serviced globally.
- Princeton Delivery Systems currently carry the following models:
- Caterpillar 3013c is a diesel-powered truck mounted forklift; it has high visibility (due to its clear-view mast) and a deluxe seat. It operates on 2-wheel drive and 40% gradeability. It has a lifting capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.
- Caterpillar 3024c is also diesel engine-powered and comes with 52HP. It also has a 110v block heater and operates on 3WD. It offers the best visibility with its clear-view mast. It has a lifting capacity of about 4,500-5,500 pounds. This vehicle comes with a one year warranty for all parts and labor.
- Caterpillar 3024tc is powered by a turbo diesel engine with 62 HP. It has hydrostatic and anti-stall features plus a 5-year warranty. It comes with a 110v block heater and center seat. It operates on 3-wheel drive and has high traction control. It also has an overhead weather shield and OPS POD.
- MEB Equipment also offers lorry mounted forklift trucks and sideloader services. They offer brand new and pre-owned truck mounted forklifts with the following brands: Manitou, Moffett Mounty, Kooi Aap, and Manitransit.