In total, there are 8 ITA lift truck classifications. These classifications group lift trucks based on their power source or fuel type and application.
- Class I – Electric Sitdown Counterbalanced Forklifts
- Found in indoor warehouses and facilities
- Can use either cushion or pneumatic tires
- Powered by a large industrial battery
- Class II – Electric Narrow Aisle Lift Trucks
- Found in narrow aisle facilities (less than 10′ aisle widths)
- Powered by a large industrial battery
- Class III – Electric Hand Lift Trucks
- Found in retail, warehouses and docks
- Low lift pallet trucks designed for shorter distances
- Typically lift between 3,000 and 6,000 lbs.
- Class IV – Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Forklifts (Cushion Tires Only)
- Found in indoor facilities
- Sit-down internal combustion forklifts with a wide range of lift capacities and heights
- Can run on diesel, LPG or gas
- Class V – Class IV – Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Forklifts (Pneumatic Tires Only)
- Found in outdoor applications
- Sit-down internal combustion forklifts with a wide range of lift capacities and heights
- Can run on diesel, LPG or gas
- Class VI – Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tow Trucks
- Mostly found in large indoor facilities
- Focused on towing rather than lifting
- Can be sitdown or ride-on
- Class VII – Rough Terrain Forklifts
- Found in outdoor applications with rough or uneven terrain
- Generally use internal combustion engines
- Class VIII – Personnel and Burden Carriers
- Mostly found in large indoor facilities
- Designed to carry employees and small loads throughout a facility
