Parts of the forklift

The parts of a forklift include:

* Mast – the upright section that contains a set of tracks that house ball-bearing rollers and chains. It tilts forward or backward and may shift from side to side.

* Carriage – Housed within the mast, it contains the rollers that allow the load to move up and down. Forks are mounted to the carriage.

* Backrest – Mounted to the carriage, it keeps the load from falling back when forks are tilted back.

* Overhead guard – Keeps falling objects from hitting the operator but is not strong enough to withstand the force of a heavy load.

Note: These are basic parts of a forklift but each forklift has different controls, weight capacities and restrictions on where they can operate so every operator needs proper training in the requirements of the particular forklift in use.