Clark IC Forklifts Austin

The History of the Gas Forklift

During the early part of the 20th century, the Clark Equipment company made the first gas powered forklift. Since that time, Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts.



Beginning

In the year 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, located within Buchanan, Michigan State, was the producer of the very first Tructractor. Workers fabricated the tractor to make it easier to transport parts in the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the equipment, they asked Clark to build more. The following 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

During the year 1923 Clark manufactured a gas-powered tow tractor. Named the "Duat," this three-wheeled machinery later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.



Improved Models

A gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels and can draw up to 5,500 kilograms, the Clarktor was developed during 1927. During the year 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 natural gas, liquid propane, gasoline or diesel. These kind of forklifts need to be refueled either with gas canisters or at on-site fueling stations. Internal combustion forklifts cost much less to buy, but much more to operate due to the fuel cost. For loads more than 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is recommended.

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