. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . The Illustrations Indicate the Adaptahility of the Hand Lift Truck POWER TRUCKS AND TRACTORS 523 can be placed on and remain on platforms and be shiftedfrom place to place with a minimum of handling. When the truck is rolled under a loaded skid and thehandle is thrust downward, the lifting bars raise the skidand the load from the fioor. When elevated, the support-ing bars assume a fixed position and remain rigidly lockedtoget
. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . The Illustrations Indicate the Adaptahility of the Hand Lift Truck POWER TRUCKS AND TRACTORS 523 can be placed on and remain on platforms and be shiftedfrom place to place with a minimum of handling. When the truck is rolled under a loaded skid and thehandle is thrust downward, the lifting bars raise the skidand the load from the fioor. When elevated, the support-ing bars assume a fixed position and remain rigidly lockedtogether until released by the operator. In descending, apowerful hydraulic check eases the heaviest load smoothly. Lift Truck and evenly to the floor. The truck is then pulled out fromunder the skid and is ready for another load. For many installations, where the length of haul andcongested floors are limiting features, this type of truckwith skid platforms serves the purposes of the many timesmore expensive power truck. Or this type may be usedin the sense of a switching engine, or be used to jockeyinto place or position, loaded or empty platforms for a trail-ing load with a tractor. The trucks for this service arefurnished with suitable connectors. Modifications of this type are available and one formuses either a fiat platform or a platform with a steel or wooden tray, or with a box extension. The platform isequipped with two rear wheels, permanently attached, anda single front leg for a support. A second unit is the handle for hand operation or thetrailer hitch for operation as a trailer with a tractor. Eitherof these attachments has a wheel and is also provided witha tongue which engages the
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