What's the difference between a UniCarriers AF50 and a CF50 and a PF50?

Three Great UniCarriers Forklifts have this in Common

The UniCarriers AF/CF/PF lines of UniCarriers Platinum II forklifts all have great features in common:

• Gas/LP/Dual Fuel
• Incredible Reliablity
• Best in Class 2 year/unlimited hour warranty
• Optiview masts for high visibility

The Platinum II series (brochure) comes in models ranging from 3,000lb to 8000lbs.

But there are 3 models in the 5000 pound lifting capacity, the most common. Which one do you need?

What separates the AF50, CF50, and PF50 forklifts?

The UniCarriers AF50, CF50, and PF50 forklifts each have unique features tailored to different applications:

1. UniCarriers AF50 (Nomad):

   - Type: Indoor-outdoor hybrid forklift.

   - Capacity: 5000 lbs.

   - Tires: Solid pneumatic, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

   - Chassis: Compact for maneuverability in tight spaces.

 

2. UniCarriers CF50:

   - Type: Primarily designed for indoor use.

   - Capacity: 5000 lbs.

   - Tires: Cushion tires, ideal for smooth surfaces like warehouse floors.

   - Chassis: Typically more compact than outdoor models, enhancing indoor maneuverability.

 

3. UniCarriers PF50:

   - Type: Outdoor forklift.

   - Capacity: 5000 lbs.

   - Tires: Pneumatic tires, designed for rough terrain and outdoor environments.

   - Chassis: Sturdier and more robust to handle outdoor conditions.

Each model is optimized for specific environments and tasks, ensuring efficiency and safety in various settings. 

FAQ:

Why does it matter? Can't you use them all in a variety of environments?

Forklifts, unlike cars, don't have a suspension or shocks to absorb bumps. So, they created the thicker, pneumatic tire, to assist with operators needs for moving around outside where the parking lot or gravel/dirt drive would be bumpier. They'd have some extra support that way. The Cushion tire'd forklift has a thinner rubber around them, making them ideal for indoor use. Floors are more than likely more smooth there than in the parking lot. 

Can't you just switch tires? 

No, The wheel wells would not allow it as they are built differently at the factory. 

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Supplement: UniCarriers Short Model Codes

UniCarriers short model codes typically represent the basic model.  "PFD100" denotes a Diesel Pneumatic Forklift with a 10,000 lb capacity. Further details, like the specific fuel type (LP or gas/diesel) or options, might be indicated by additional letters or numbers in the full model code. 

Here's a breakdown of common elements and examples: 

Common Elements: 

 AF: Compact Pnuematic Tire (Nomad)

 PF: Pneumatic Tire Forklift 

 CF: Cushion Tire Forklift

 D: Diesel (sometimes included in the model name) 

 LP: Liquid Propane (fuel type) 

 N: May indicate a specific series or configuration (e.g., "N" in PF100N) 

 Number: Represents the approximate load capacity in pounds (e.g., 30 for 3000 lbs, 100 for 10,000 lbs)

Examples: 

AF30: 3000 lb capacity compact pneumatic forklift

AF50LP: 5000 lb capacity compact pneumatic forklift running on lp gas. 

PF100N: 10000 lb pneumatic tire forklift from a specific series.

PFD80: 8000 lb pneumatic tire diesel forklift