What does Moffett stand for?

The place-name is derived from the Gaelic words magh and fada, which mean field and long. Hence, the surname Moffett means, from the long field.

What is the difference between a Moffett and a forklift?

Moffett Truck-Mounted Forklift Vs Traditional Forklifts Lifting Capacity. The lifting capacity of moffet truck-mounted forklifts and traditional counterbalance forklifts are roughly the same. However, moffett truck-mounted forklifts can lift weight more safely than counterbalance forklifts.

What type of forklift is a Moffett?

MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts are designed with the workplace in mind. Lightweight designs are maximised for truck capacity, with all-wheel drive that can take you from the warehouse floor, to the poultry shed door, or over rough terrain with powerful ease.

What is Moffett Licence?

The Vehicle Mounted lift truck operator training course (often referred to as a Moffett), will give you the skills to operate the truck safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection and recall and explain the causes of truck and load instability.

Who owns Moffett forklifts?

Cargotec Corporation
In 2000, Moffett Engineering Limited became part of Cargotec Corporation, along with the Dutch truck-mounted forklift manufacturer Kooi. Moffett and Kooi merged into one product line, their combined expertise providing an invaluable competitive edge in almost any market or application.

Where are Moffett forklifts made?

Moffett, which claims a 60% global market share for the truck-mounted forklift segment, produces its forklifts from plants in Ireland and the Netherlands.

What is a truck with a Moffett?

Moffett truck mounted forklifts have transformed the way materials are transported across Alberta. Small in size and easily mounted and demounted, Moffett forklifts have brought new efficiencies to materials handling tasks.

Who makes Moffett forklifts?

Cargotec’s Hiab
MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

Who makes Moffett forklift?

How much can a Moffett forklift lift?

1,500 lbs to 8,000 lbs.
Lifting capacity ranges from 1,500 lbs to 8,000 lbs. The many models available allow for specialized functions, like low–profile units and extended reach same–side loading and unloading.

Do you need a licence to drive a Moffett?

Although you do not need a driving licence to complete this training, Moffett trucks are generally-stored on the back of a vehicle. This would mean that you would likely need a class 1, Class 2, or 7.5 Tonne licence to drive the category vehicle the Moffett truck is attached to.

How long does a Moffett licence last?

There are no prerequisites to being accepted on the course and once you have passed a licence lasts for 5 years. However, after 4 years the licence holder can take a refresher course to renew their licence if desired.