Ho-Ho-How Much Do You Know About Lift Trucks? A Festive Trivia Challenge!

The Christmas season is here, and while Santa’s sleigh might be the ultimate delivery vehicle, lift trucks are the real MVPs for moving loads during the busiest time of the year! At Kentra Training, we believe learning can be fun, so we’ve wrapped up some festive trivia about lift trucks to keep your spirits high while you brush up on your knowledge by joining us each day for our festive countdown.

🎄 1. The Birth of the Forklift

Did you know the modern forklift was invented over 100 years ago? The first powered lift truck was developed in 1917 by the Clark Company, initially to help move materials within their factory. Who knew this humble invention would transform industries worldwide?

🎁 2. The Heaviest Load Ever Lifted

What’s the heaviest load a forklift has ever carried? According to the Guinness World Record, the Kalmar DCG850 is the world’s strongest forklift, lifting a whopping 90 tons—that’s like lifting 20 adult elephants! (Though Santa might need one for his heavier gifts this year.)

🌟 3. Lift Trucks Around the Christmas Tree

Forklifts are essential for holiday operations, from setting up massive Christmas trees in public squares to managing the surge in warehouse logistics for online orders. If you see a beautifully decorated tree in your town, there’s a good chance a forklift helped get it there!

🎅 4. Lift Trucks in Pop Culture

Forklifts have even made their way into holiday films and commercials. Ever noticed one moving giant props or even being used humorously in ads? They might not replace reindeer, but they’re stars in their own right!

❄️ 5. Holiday Safety Tip

Here’s a Christmas gift from us: a reminder to always prioritise safety during the busy holiday season. Ensure your operators are properly trained and your forklifts are well-maintained—nothing derails the festive spirit like a preventable accident.

Give the Gift of Knowledge

This Christmas, why not invest in the safety and skills of your team? At Kentra Training, we offer first class forklift operator courses designed to boost confidence, enhance productivity, and ensure safety.

🎁  Start the new year with a safer, more efficient workplace.

What’s Your Favorite Forklift Fact?

Have a lift truck story or trivia to share? Let us know in the comments or on social media—we’d love to hear from you!

Arranging a course:

Arranging your training courses with us is simple, as your health and safety training partner just drop us a message through the webpage , email the office on office@kentratraining.co.uk   or give us a call on 01606 832 556 and Emma can talk you through the different options available.     It really couldn’t be easier to become a competent operator, we are waiting to help you.

Whether you’re unloading sleighs or organising holiday stock, lift trucks are the unsung heroes of the season.

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From all of us at Kentra Training, we wish you a safe, joyous, and forklift-friendly Christmas! 🎄

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