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hydraulic pallet truck
hydraulic pallet truck
Cart with a fork for stacking loads at various heights.
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steering axle
Pivoting rod connecting two wheel hubs; it rotates on a vertical assembly to change the direction of the truck when moving it.
solid rubber tire
frame
Metal structure of the truck.
roller
stabilizing shaft
Long part that is placed parallel to one of the forks to balance the truck while it lifts a load, thus avoiding tipping.
fork
Instrument made up of two arms that is inserted into a pallet’s entry to lift it.
hydraulic cylinder
Device using pressurized fluid to operate the carriage.
mast
Post along which the carriage slides using a hydraulic system.
steering lever
Column linked to the steering axle for manually steering the truck.
mast control lever
Lever controlled by the operator to move the carriage along the masts.