3. Special attachments

All-terrain forklifts are used much more frequently than industrial forklifts, with removable equipment adapted to specific jobs. This is because the tasks to be performed are very diverse, and the loads to be handled are often not palletized. The same machine is often used with several different attachments, depending on the job in hand. This is particularly the case in construction, public works and agriculture. The all-terrain forklift's versatility is an important factor in its profitability. Some of the most common all-terrain forklift-specific equipment (figure 7 ) includes special fork arms and fork extensions. Particularly noteworthy are liftable fork arms, which enable the horizontal part of the arm to be lifted into a vertical position. This reduces the length...