As an indispensable part of modern logistics and warehousing systems, forklifts have a wide variety of types, which can be roughly divided into the following categories according to different use scenarios and functional characteristics:

1. Counterweight forklift : This is the most common type and is suitable for most indoor and outdoor jobs. They ensure vehicle stability by mounting counterweights at the rear of the vehicle to offset the weight of the front cargo.

2.  Forward lift truck : Designed for narrow channels, it can operate efficiently in limited Spaces. The fork of this type of forklift can be extended forward, allowing longer loads to be handled without increasing the body length.

3. Side forklift  : The fork is installed on one side of the vehicle rather than in front of it. This design is especially suitable for frequent loading and unloading of long materials, such as wood, steel pipe and so on.

4. Electric pallet truck : mainly used for short distance transport of pallet goods, usually used in the warehouse. Because of its environmental protection and low noise characteristics, it is widely used in food processing, medicine and other industries.

5.  Manual pallet stacker : This is an economical and practical manual operation equipment, suitable for short-term handling and stacking of a small amount of goods.

6. Container forklift : specially used for loading and unloading containers in ports, terminals and other places, with strong lifting capacity and good stability.

7.  Picking forklift  : Used for picking goods in the high-rise shelf warehouse, which can improve the height of the operator to reach the location of the goods and improve the efficiency of picking.

8.  Off-road forklift truck : Designed for operation on non-paved roads or rugged terrain, with stronger passability and adaptability, suitable for construction sites, mines and other places.

Each type of forklift has its specific application scenarios and advantages, and choosing the right type of forklift is crucial to improve work efficiency and reduce costs. When purchasing, it is necessary to consider factors such as the operating environment, goods characteristics and budget.