What are counterbalance forklift trucks?

Counterbalance forklifts are probably the lift truck type that most people would find familiar. Their name comes from the heavy counterweight at the back of the truck. This gives the balance and stability needed for efficient heavy load lifting by the mast and forks at the front. You’ll find these trucks loading, unloading, stacking and transporting loads in a variety of storage, warehouse and distribution operations. They’re especially useful for stock transported on pallets. Their design makes it easy to drive up to the pallet’s exact location and insert the front-mounted forks. 

Cat® electric, diesel and LPG counterbalance forklifts have earned a great reputation, over many years, for their quality, durability and performance. Today, the industry trend is very much toward electric power. However, we apply the same attention to meeting customer needs throughout both our electric and our IC engine portfolio. We have electric models with load capacities from 1.4 to 12.0 tonnes, equipped with the latest technology to maximise the advantages of electrification. Our LPG and diesel forklifts, with capacities from 1.5 to 23.0 tonnes, fulfil vital roles in applications where engine power is needed or preferred.