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The following are classes of commonly-used powered industrial trucks. This classification does not include all powered industrial trucks covered by the OSHA standard [29 CFR 1910.178(a), 29 CFR 1910.178(b) and 29 CFR 1910.178(c)].

Class I: Electric Motor Rider Trucks
Class I: Electric Motor Rider Trucks
 
Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
 
Class III: Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks
Class III: Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks
 
Class IV: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)
Class IV: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)
 
Class V: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
Class V: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
 
Class VI: Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
Class VI: Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
 
Class VII: Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
Class VII: Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks