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What is meant by an industrial truck?

An industrial truck is any non-rail-bound (or rail/track-guided) vehicle used internally for goods transport. These may include:

  • Forklifts, pallet trucks (manual or electric)
  • Driverless transport systems (AGVs)
  • Tugger trains and conveyors

 

Each type can be classified by:

  • Drive type (e.g., Electric)
  • Control method (e.g., Manual/Automatic)
  • Design (e.g., Narrow aisle forklift)
  • Add-ons (for AGVs)

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