3. Defining the environment and constraints

Reducing nuisance for workers is the first imperative to consider when choosing a forklift truck. The type of energy used is essential here, for both air quality and noise. For a detailed comparison of thermal and electric forklift-trucks, please refer to the following article. , . In this section, as well as in article , requirements for LPG storage facilities for thermal forklifts and battery charging rooms for electric forklifts.

The quality of existing soils is also an important factor. It obviously guides the choice between pneumatic tires, solid tires or rubber tires, but it can also prohibit the use of certain types of equipment that are too fast, in the case of constantly wet and slippery floors, for example. In certain premises where the appearance of the floor must be preserved, you'll have to choose...