FORKLIFT

The FORKLIFT is a motorised vehicle that can drive, steer and lift a load. These motions are controlled by a tethered control box.

This unit details the construction of our prototype FORKLIFT, which is 300mm long x 140mm wide x 250mm high. The design and size of the vehicle depends on the student’s choices in design and construction.

The major aspects of this project are planning, design, component identification, part manufacture, maximizing effective use of materials, assembly, testing and evaluation.

Soldering Required: Yes
Hours to Construct: 40 - 50
Programmable: No
Components included: Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, PCB
Level: Advanced

Click here to see our teaching unit Overview for important information relating to the kit including additional requirements.
Prototype illustrated is one of several possible outcomes.

Price per kit:
$55.75 (1 - 19)
$53.60 (20+)

IMPORTANT:
TECHNOLOGY KIT CONTENTS: Our kits contain all the electrical, electronic and mechanical components needed to build the device (only).  The teacher supplies readily available material for wiring, making body parts, etc.  – NO BODY PARTS OR WIRES ARE INCLUDED in the kits.  Each order includes comprehensive instructions / Teaching Unit.