There are many choices and attachments offered for lift trucks. Though most attachments are made to be used on typical lift trucks, there are actually some made to be used on reach trucks and VNA. It is vital to note that OSHA needs approval for any attachment that must be approved for use by the particular lift truck manufacturer.

The most vital common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift apparatus enables the fork carriage to slide right and left as well as allow for more accurate load positioning. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the machine.

The fork positioner is another attachment option which allows the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mostly used in high volume operations where there is a wide array of crate and pallet sizes handled.

The fork pivot enables the forks and carriage to pivot or rotate. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers that is specially designed. These attachments are very helpful for various industrial applications.

Slip sheet attachments are another attachment that are used where slip sheets that is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard that are utilized rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments use a push and pull device that clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Then, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.

Drum attachments come in numerous shapes and sizes, with several models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments which are able to pick up various drums all simultaneously.

Tilt control is another option that allows you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you lift and transport longer loads. The Carton clamp operates like a paper roll clamp except instead of being round, the clamping surface is flat.