Forklift truck — A forklift (also called a lift truck, a high/low, a stacker truck, or a sideloader) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials. The modern forklift was developed in the 1920s by various companies including the transmission … Wikipedia
low-loader — A truck for heavy loads with a low level loading platform and often an extension ramp or lift operated tailgate which can be lowered to street level … Dictionary of automotive terms
industrial truck — carrier designed to transport materials within a factory area with maximum flexibility in making moves. Most industrial trucks permit mechanized pickup and deposit of the loads, eliminating manual work in lifting as well as transporting.… … Universalium
Dump truck — For other uses, see Dump truck (disambiguation). A dump truck (or, UK, dumper truck) is a truck used for transporting loose material (such as sand, gravel, or dirt) for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated… … Wikipedia
Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck — The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) series are a range of 8x8 diesel powered off road capable trucks, used by the US military. Formally described as Truck, Cargo: 10 Ton, 8x8 , it has been nicknamed the Dragon Wagon . HEMTT trucks… … Wikipedia
Pallet — A pallet (IPAEng|ˈpæːlɨt) (sometimes called a skid) is a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking device. A pallet is the foundation of a unit load design,… … Wikipedia
environmental works — ▪ civil engineering Introduction infrastructure that provides cities and towns with water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control services. They include extensive networks of reservoirs, pipelines, treatment systems, pumping stations … Universalium
Dale Earnhardt — This article is about the elder Dale Earnhardt. For his son, see Dale Earnhardt, Jr.. For the racing team he founded, see Dale Earnhardt, Inc.. Intimidator redirects here. For other uses, see Intimidator (disambiguation). Dale Earnhardt Dale… … Wikipedia
Variable valve timing — Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift or duration or timing (some or all) of the intake or exhaust valves (or both) to be changed while the engine is in operation. Two… … Wikipedia
Slip Sheet — Slip Sheets are thin pallet sized sheets made of plastic or fibreboard, used in commercial shipping.DescriptionThe slip sheet is used as a unit load support device in vehicle delivery and transportation of products. When slip sheets are supported … Wikipedia
Erie Canal — at Lockport, New York in 1839 Original owner New York State Principal engineer Ben … Wikipedia