Mast: The mast is the vertical support that permits raising and lowering the load.
Carriage: A support structure where the forks are attached or mounted.
Back Rest: Attached to the carriage and prevents the load shifting backwards, it protects the mast cylinders hoses as well as preventing any goods falling through the mast and hitting the operator.
Fork : The cantilevered arms attached to the load carriage, that engage the load.
Lift Cylinder: Controls the amount by which the mast structure, forks and carriage may be raised or lowered in the vertical.
Overhead Guard: A framework/roof, providing overhead protection for the operator from falling objects.
Tilt Cylinder: Controls the amount by which the mast structure, forks and carriage may be tilted beyond the vertical position, forward or backward.
Rating Plate: This is used to inform users of the maximum load a forklift can legally carry.
Counter Weight: The weight installed by the manufacturer to give stability to the machine under load.
