There are actually numerous choices and attachments available for lift trucks. Though the majority of attachments are made to be utilized on standard lift trucks, there are actually some made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is important to note that OSHA needs approval for any type of attachment that should be approved for use by the specific lift truck manufacturer.

The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard device. The sideshift device enables the fork carriage to slide left and right as well as allow for more accurate load placement. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the equipment.

The fork positioner is another attachment choice which enables the operator to adjust the distance between the forks without having to get off of the truck. This particular attachment is mainly used in high volume operations where there is a huge range of pallet and crate sizes handled.

Fork pivots makes it possible for the forks and carriage to rotate or pivot. These attachments could be specifically designed for dumping and transporting hoppers. These attachments are very useful for many industrial operations.

The slip sheet attachment is used to slip sheets of plastic, or paperboard or a sheet of cardboard that is utilized rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the load onto a thin platform. Then, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.

Drum attachments come in many shapes and sizes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller types of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments which are able to pick up various drums all at once.

Tilt control is another option that allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you pick up and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except rather than being round, the clamping surface is flat.