| There are several components that all forklifts have | | | | The engine size and the strength of the lifting |
| in common. These forklift parts are vital to the | | | | system also play important roles in determining how |
| operation of the equipment. Forks, brake | | | | much a forklift can safely carry. |
| components, and transmissions are some of the... | | | | Forklift brake parts are other important parts. Forklift |
| Forklift parts can be purchased from several sources. | | | | brakes operate in a similar manner to the brakes of |
| Both new and used parts are usually available | | | | an automobile and they have many parts in common. |
| wherever forklifts are sold. Many dealerships have | | | | Brake shoes and break drums are among the most |
| extensive catalogues that list the parts they have | | | | commonly purchased forklift brake parts. |
| available. There are a number of different | | | | Forklift transmissions are vital to the machine's |
| manufacturers of forklift parts. The same company | | | | operation. Forklifts can use either manual or |
| that made the forklift can make the replacement | | | | automatic transmissions. Manual transmissions are |
| parts or a generic maker can manufacture them. | | | | probably more common and are easier to fix, but |
| The forks are possibly the most important | | | | many people prefer automatic transmissions because |
| component of the forklift. Without quality forks, the | | | | they are easier to use. Many forklift parts dealers |
| lift is not able to transport cargo efficiently. The | | | | have both new and used transmissions for sale. |
| forks, also called blades or tines, vary greatly from | | | | Buying good replacement forklift parts is a great way |
| model to model. Most forks are made of steel. Forks | | | | to keep the machine functioning properly. Many |
| differ in the amount of weight they can handle. | | | | forklift parts dealers offer extensive warranties on |
| Weaker model forks can safely lift 900 pounds, while | | | | their products. Forklift parts are available for nearly |
| heavy-duty forks are capable of lifting several tons. | | | | every make and model, so it should not be too hard |
| It is important to note that a forklift's weight | | | | to find the necessary parts. |
| capacity depends on much more than just the forks. | | | | |