A forklift is primarily used to carry heavy loads across long stretches of varying terrain. It’s useful for projects that need lots of materials in various places and cuts down the time and effort needed to lift, carry and transport. A Side Loader Forklift Truck in India provides an industrial vehicle that has a power-operated platform at the front. It has a fork that can be raised/lowered and inserted underneath a cargo for lifting and moving purposes. Forklifts can be powered by combustion engines or electrical batteries.