Clark IC Forklifts San Antonio

The History of the Gas Forklift

During the early part of the 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

During 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, situated in Buchanan, Michigan State, was the producer of the very first Tructractor. Employees fabricated the tractor to make it easier to move parts in the plant. When visitors came to the plant and saw the machine, they asked Clark to make more. The following year Clark sold eight Tructractors, and the year after that Clark started the Clark Tructractor Company in Buchanan, selling seventy five of the equipment that year.



Duat

During 1923 Clark made a gas-powered tow tractor. Referred to as the "Duat," this three-wheeled machine later developed into the modern gas-powered forklift.



Improved Models

A gas-powered tow tractor with four wheels and can draw up to 5,500 kilograms, the Clarktor was created in the year 1927. During 1928 the Tructier model was built. It became the basis for a modern line of gas-powered forklifts.



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

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