A combination of various other trucks, the Straddle Truck proves more efficient than others within the ABA A categories due to its superior stacking abilities, which helps to save time. Another benefit of using a straddle truck is that the wider legs allow the truck to lift pallets from ground level. As the forks are separate from the load legs, operators can lift from ground level without the risk of damaging the pallet.
See below for more info on this truck type, including what the course includes, the course ratio and timings, and what you should expect to receive upon successful completion of training. Alternatively, take a look at the full range of forklift operator training we offer.
Novice – 2 or 3 Days (depending on accrediting body)
Experienced/Existing Operator – 1 Day
Conversion (from alternative type forklift*)
Refresher Training – 1 Day
We can carry out training for this truck type at the trainee’s workplace – we provide our Straddle Truck training nationally. Please contact us to find out more information.
This course covers (but is NOT limited to):
Working within racking
Regulations/legislation (including LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, and HASAWA 1974)
Starting and stopping the truck
Mounting and dismounting
Operating within a 4-way steer (if applicable)
Use of hydraulic controls
And much more.
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