Used Clark IC Forklifts Kent

The History of the Gas Forklift
The Clark Equipment Company manufactured the first gas powered forklift in the early part of the 20th century. Ever since that time, Clark has led the industry in gas-powered forklifts.

Beginning
Situated in Buchanan, State of Michigan, the Clark Equipment Company was the manufacturer of the first Tructractor in 1917. Employees fabricated the tractor so as to make it easier to move components within the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the equipment, they asked Clark to build more. The next year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark began the Clark Tructractor Company within Buchanan, selling seventy five of the machinery that year.

Duat
Clark made a gas-powered tow tractor during 1923. Referred to as the "Duat," this three-wheeled equipment later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.

Improved Models
In 1927 the Clarktor was created, a gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels that could draw up to 5,500 kilograms. In 1928 the Tructier model was manufactured. It became the foundation for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.

Forklifts which have internal combustion engines could function utilizing liquid propane, liquid natural gas, gasoline or diesel. These type of forklifts must be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost less to buy, but more to operate because of the cost of fuel. For loads which are more than 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is suggested.

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