Record load weight, load centre, fork length and the actual access route. A conventional rough-terrain forklift and a truck-mounted mast forklift need different transport and deployment planning. Keep mast arrangement and tire configuration with the capacity information.
Questions that shape the equipment choice
Job requirement
What to compare
Evidence to obtain
Handling task
Load geometry and mast
Use the applicable machine and fork capacity information
Delivery method
Independent or truck-mounted machine
Confirm the complete mounting and transport package
Condition
Mast, forks, carriage and tires
Obtain a qualified inspection before purchase
Choose the machine architecture
Rough-Terrain Forklifts: subcategories
Self-contained mast forklifts
Conventional rough-terrain forklift chassis with a lifting mast.
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Truck-mounted mast forklifts
Mast forklift specifically designed for carrying on a delivery vehicle.
Configurations to check: Mast stages · Drive and steering · Forks · Load centre
Where this category begins and ends
Belongs here
Dedicated rough-terrain mast forklifts, classified by self-contained or truck-mounted design.
Belongs elsewhere
Telehandlers, industrial telescopic forklifts, warehouse forklifts and loaders fitted with forks.
Prepare a useful comparison
Dimensions and configuration to check
Length to fork face and length with forks separately
Width
Mast-lowered height
Maximum fork height
Free lift
Ground clearance
Compare the same configuration, including attachments, folded parts, counterweights and stabilizers. Transport dimensions can differ substantially from the working setup.
Before comparing used machines
Inspect mast rails, lift chains, forks and carriage. Retain the load centre and mast configuration with the capacity rating.
Manufacturer references
Product-family references for this guide; individual model measurements require their own documentation.
Material Handling & Lifting
Earthmoving