The forklift is a material handling equipment utilized to lift and move loads from one place to another. Every forklift part has a specific function. Various parts could be utilized to move the load horizontally or vertically.

Mast
The forklift mast refers to all the parts which lift and lower the load. There are various types of masts utilized for lifting loads to different heights: quad, simplex, duplex and triplex.

Power Supply
Forklifts have four various ways of being powered: gas, electric, propane and diesel. The battery is located within the cab under the seat. The propane tank is located on the rear of the truck. The fuel tank on diesel and gas forklifts is under the rear of the truck.

Cab
The forklift cab is situated within the center of the truck. This is where the operator sits and accesses all the controls and informational gauges. The steering wheel, gas pedal, tilting controls, brake and lifting controls are all situated in the cab.

Frame
The frame of the truck carries all the largest parts of the forklift, including the counterweights, which are located at the rear so as to stop the truck from tipping when loaded. The frame includes the overhead guard that protects the operator. The undercarriage holds the driveshaft, axles and wheels.