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Forklift

What is a forklift?

A forklift is a small industrial vehicle with a pronged device used to move and stack heavy loads in warehouses and other worksites.

Orange and black industrial forklift with twin steel forks, vertical lifting mast, overhead operator cage, and rear counterweight, shown in profile.

Palletized cargo is easier and faster to unload because warehouses can use a forklift to move the shipment.

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