1950s, historical, male worker operating an electric forklift to move a large stack of bricks, Bedford, England, UK. The outbreak of WW1 led to developments of machines with rising and lowering platforms and first forklift is considered to be a vehicle called a Tructractor made in 1917. Developments in the 1940s saw forklifts introduced with a rechargeable battery so they could be used all day long.

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Allan Cash Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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3881 x 3735 px | 32.9 x 31.6 cm | 12.9 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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1950

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Bedford, England, UK

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Allan Cash Picture Library

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