Diesel Forklift Truck

Also called forklift truck, fork truck . a small vehicle with two power-operated prongs at the front that can be slid under heavy loads and then raised for moving and stacking materials in warehouses, shipping depots, etc. Diesel forklifts are larger, more powerful, and are mostly used outdoors. As the name implies, they are propelled by a diesel engine. As a result, they emit harmful greenhouse fumes. Electric forklifts are more compact and have a smaller swiveling radius.