page_title: Forklift
section_title: Design types
hierarchical_section_title: Forklift / Design types
caption_attribution_description: English: KooiAap, forklift at the back of a truck
context_page_description: A forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. The forklift was developed in the early 20th century by various companies, including Clark, which made transmissions, and Yale & Towne Manufacturing, which made hoists. Since World War II, the use and development of the forklift truck have greatly expanded worldwide. Forklifts have become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing. In 2013, the top 20 manufacturers worldwide posted sales of $30.4 billion, with 944,405 machines sold.
caption: A truck-mounted forklift.
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