Lift truck Types and Groupings

As in all walks of life, a lift truck type will often be known by a number of differing names, for example the Counterbalance Lift Truck is often described as a Lift Truck, Stacker, Front End Truck etc.

Eldon Training Services offer a complete range of operator and instructor training & certification courses for all lift truck trucks. The type and grouping (B1, P1 Etc)of the lift trucks is that of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) as recognised by accrediting bodies and the HSE.

Throughout the website we have tried to identify materials handling equipment by their BITA recognition and local names.

If you are unsure as to a lift truck truck’s grouping, please call our Head Office and we will endeavour to place your truck in the appropriate group.

We ensure that all training is administered to the most cost effective outcome, if you have mixed requirements as regards experience levels etc we optimise the training time to accommodate the best possible outcome.

Given the complex nature of this subject, the variation of machines, the different levels of training available and different operating environments etc, a dedicated brochure is available, please call 01536 517889 to request this or discuss your requirements.

Lift truck Types and Groupings

Duration	Variable by course type, experience levels etc	Course Style	Knowledge & Practical based training
Availability	On Site & In Centre Dependant Upon Truck Type	Examinations	Knowledge (Written or Verbal) & Practical Skills
Certification	HSE Standard / Accrediting Body / In House also available
Course Content	Typical course contents will include:- Introduction & Aims Responsibility of the operator Operational Safety Code Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems Refuelling / Recharging Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance Site Safety Simple Manoeuvring Advanced Manoeuvring Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking) Risk Assessment Vehicle Loading Practical Examinations Knowledge Examination
Additional Information	All course levels are Fully Certificated to HSE legislative requirements
Notes	Fully included within all course fees Examination Fees operator registration Course manuals Course handouts A4 Laminated Certificate ID Plant Card (Wallet Size) Full Training Records Light Lunches & Refreshments (At training centres) All travel and expenses to any UK mainland site (Client Site Training)
Other Information	Group A - Electric Driven A1 Pedestrian Pallet trucks; Stillage trucks: Low lift platform trucks; Low lift order pickers A2 Rider Pallet trucks; Stillage trucks: Low lift platform trucks; Low lift order pickers A3 Pedestrian Fork lift trucks A4 Pedestrian High lift platforms A5 Pedestrian Pallet stackers A6 Pedestrian Straddle trucks Group B - Electric & I.C.E Driven B1 Rider Counterbalance lift truck up to 5 tonne B2 Rider Counterbalance lift truck up to, and including 15 tonne B3 Rider Counterbalance lift truck trucks over 15 tonnes Group C - Electric & I.C.E Driven C1 Rider Sideloaders up to and including 5 tonne C2 Rider Sideloaders op to and including 15 tonne C3 Rider Sideloaders over 15 tonne Group D - Electric Driven D1 Rider Reach & Straddle trucks D2 Rider Pallet stackers Group E - Electric Driven E1 Rider Medium lift order picker E2 Rider High lift order picker Group F - Electric Driven F1 Rider Very Narrow Aisle lateral (& front) stacking trucks - Man Up F2 Rider Very Narrow Aisle lateral (& front) stacking trucks - Man Down Group G - I.C.E Driven G1 Rider Straddle carriers G2 Rider Counterbalance container handling trucks G3 Rider Sideloader container handling trucks G4 Rider Telescopic container handling trucks Group H - Electric & I.C.E Driven H1 Rider Tow tractor & trailer Group J - I.C.E Driven J1 Rider Rough Terrain masted lift truck J2 Rider Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) lift trucks up to 9m lift J3 Rider Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) lift trucks over 9m lift J4 Rider Industrial variable reach lift (telescopic) trucks up to 9m lift J5 Rider Industrial variable reach lift (telescopic) trucks over 9m lift J6 Rider Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) 360 degree rotation up to 9 metres J7 Rider Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) 360 degree rotation over 9 metres Group M - Electric Driven M1 Rider Bi & Multi directional lift trucks Group P - Electric Driven P1 Rider Pivot Steer Trucks Group T - I.C.E Driven T1 Rider Transportable (vehicle mounted) lift trucks Group Z - Manual Pallet Truck Z1 Pedestrian Pallet trucks Z2 Pedestrian Platform trucks Z3 Pedestrian Pallet stacker Z4 Pedestrian Straddle truck