Used Forklift

Forklift Components :
•    Truck Frame - the base of the machine.  The axles, mast, counterweight, wheels, overhead guard and power source are fixed to the frame.  The truck frame is sometimes constructed with the fuel tank and hydraulic fluid tank as a unit.
•    Counterweight - a mass of weighty cast iron mounted to the back of the forklift frame. The counterweight purpose is to offset the weight being elevated.  The large acid-lead battery of an electric forklift helps to act as a counterweight.
•    Cab - the cockpit that consists of a seat for the driver and steering pedals, steering wheel, switches, levers, buttons and dashboard that serves as an information gauge.  The cab can be open or closed but will always at least consist of a caged frame that serves as surrounding protection.  The cockpit can also have a heater for areas with colder climate.
•    Overhead Guard - a solid aluminum metal roof that is supported by four vertical posts at the corners of the cab.  It protects the driver from falling objects and unseen potential accidents.  The overhead guard is sometimes built as a part of the frame of the forklift assembly.
•    Power Source – can be a combustion engine that uses liquid propane gas (LP), CNG gas and gas or diesel fuel. Forklifts that are electric use either a fuel cell or battery that gives power to the electric motors. Electric engines come with either DC or AC compatible motors.  
•    Tilt Cylinders - are cylinders that use hydraulic force which are fixed directly to the frame and mast. The tilt cylinder pivots the mast to help approach and come in contact with the load.
•    Mast - the vertical assembly that does the work of raising and lowering the load. It is made up of interlocking rails that also provide lateral stability. The interlocking rails may either have rollers or bushings as guides. The mast is driven hydraulically, and operated by one or more hydraulic cylinders directly or using chains from the cylinder/s. It may be mounted to the front axle or the frame of the forklift.
•    Carriage - the part of the forklift that any attachments are connected to.  It is fixed into and moves vertically on the mast rails by chains or by being attached directly to the hydraulic cylinder.  The carriage, like the mast, will have either rollers or bushings to help guide it in the interlocking mast rails.
•    Load Back Rest - a rack-like extension that is fastened by weld or bolt to the carriage to prevent the weight of the payload from shifting backward when the carriage is lifted to full height.