Three Wheel Forklifts

Product Description:

Three wheel forklifts, also referred to as a "Twiggy," are typically electric and counterbalanced with a triangular wheel base. These forklifts have three wheels - two in front and one center wheel in the rear. The rear wheel can be either a single or double wheel and provides the steering for the forklift, while the two front wheels provide the drive, or traction. The rear (steering) wheel of a three wheel forklift can be turned up to 90 degrees in either direction.

This movement provides exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces. In fact, one of the biggest advantages of a three wheel forklift compared to similarly sized four wheel trucks is that the three wheel forklift has a much tighter turning radius than a four wheeled truck that is roughly the same size.

Three wheel forklifts can also be considerably lighter weight than similar four wheel models. Three wheel forklift trucks are very efficient when used on smooth concrete floors.

SJF has a large dealer network available to find whatever fork truck you are looking for. We handle all major brands, makes, models, years and everything from an electric pallet jack to larger trucks. If you need it, we can find it.