Forklifts are industrial material handling vehicles, referring to various wheeled handling vehicles used for loading, unloading, stacking, and short-distance transport of palletized goods. They are commonly used for transporting large items in warehouses and are typically powered by internal combustion engines or batteries.

The technical parameters of a forklift describe its structural characteristics and working performance. Key technical parameters include: rated lifting capacity, load center distance, maximum lifting height, mast tilt angle, maximum travel speed, minimum turning radius, minimum ground clearance, wheelbase, and track width.