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Figure 5.28 Walkie stacker in receiving operations for a large biotech firm

Counterbalanced Lift Truck As the name implies, counterbalance lift trucks employ a counterbalance in the back of the truck to stabilize loads carried and lifted on a mast in the front of the truck (Figure 5.29). Counterbalance lift trucks may be gas or battery powered. Besides forks, other attachments may be used to lift unique load configurations on a vertical mast. The height limitation is generally around 25 feet. A counterbalanced truck may not be used to store double deep. Counterbalance trucks are available with operating capacities of up to 100,000 pounds. Because the operator rides (seated or standing in the case of stand-up counterbalance trucks) on the vehicle, counterbalance trucks can be used

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