Below is a list of Forklifts manufacturers from Kansas City, Missouri. Forklifts are industrial trucks used to lift and move heavy products, items and packaged pallets. Fork lifts, also known as forklift trucks, have a power operated forked platform attached to the front of the vehicle, designed to be inserted under loads to lift and move them. Fork lifts are used in almost every industry which handles heavy items or large quantities, such as in warehousing and distribution.