Clark IC Forklifts San Francisco

The History of the Gas Forklift

During the early 20th century, the Clark Equipment company made the first gas powered forklift. Clark has led the industry in gas-powered forklifts since that time.



Beginning

In the year 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, located in Buchanan, Michigan, was the maker of the very first Tructractor. Employees made the tractor in order to make it easier to move components in the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the machinery, they asked Clark to make more. The next year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark began the Clark Tructractor Company in Buchanan, selling 75 of the machinery that same year.



Duat

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



Improved Models

During 1927 the Clarktor was created, a gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels which could draw up to 5,500 kilograms. During 1928 the Tructier model was manufactured. It became the foundation for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



Forklifts that run on diesel, gasoline, liquid natural gas or liquid propane have internal combustion engines. These kind of forklifts need to be refueled either at on-site fueling stations or with gas canisters. Internal combustion forklifts cost less to buy, but more to operate because of the cost of fuel. For loads over 6,800 kilograms, an internal combustion forklift is recommended.

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