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Powered Industrial Trucks

TRAVEL SPEEDS

1. Internal Combustion Lift Trucks……….Top Speed 9 MPH (13’ Per Second)
2. Electric Lift Trucks……………………….Top Speed 6 MPH (10’ Per Second)
3. Walker Pallet Trucks……………………..Top Speed 3 MPH (5’ Per Second)

STOPPING DISTANCE

• REACTION TIME:

1. YOUNG Under 1 Second
2. OLDER Over 1 Second

• BRAKE APPLIED DISTANCE TRAVELED:

1. I.C……………..15 - 17 Feet
2. ELECTRIC…….8 - 12 Feet
3. WALKER………4 - 6 Feet

• TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE:

1. I.C……………30 Feet
2. ELECTRIC….20 Feet
3. WALKER……10 Feet

Note:
* Expect the unexpected from pedestrians and other P.I.T.’s.
* Most plants share the aisles for both P.I.T.’s and pedestrians.
* Storage at cross-aisles obstruct your view, stop, and look in both directions before entering aisleways.
* Pedestrians think if they see you, you must see them……FALSE!

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