Tilt trucks allow the load to be tilted back, which can make it easier to load and unload heavy items. Non-tilt trucks do not have this feature, but they are typically easier to maneuver.

Lifting trucks can use a variety of lifting mechanisms, including hydraulics, pneumatics, or electric motors. Hydraulic lifting mechanisms are the most common and are typically used in heavy-duty applications. Pneumatic lifting mechanisms are lighter and more compact than hydraulic mechanisms, but they are not as powerful. Electric lifting mechanisms are the most efficient and are often used in smaller lifting trucks.

There are a variety of fork types available for lifting trucks, each designed for a specific application. Some common fork types include straight forks, tapered forks, and pallet forks. Straight forks are the most common type of fork and are used for general-purpose lifting applications. Tapered forks are designed to fit into tapered pockets on pallets and are used for lifting pallets. Pallet forks are designed to fit under pallets and are used for lifting palletized loads.

Lifting trucks are equipped with a variety of safety features to help prevent accidents. Some common safety features include overload protection, which prevents the truck from lifting more weight than it is rated for; interlocks, which prevent the truck from moving when the forks are raised; and warning lights and alarms, which alert the operator to potential hazards.