Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF)

INVESTMENT COMPONENT

Modernization

Recapitalization

Maintenance

MISSION

Provides a mobile, variable reach, rough terrain forklift capable of handling all classes of supply.

DESCRIPTION

The Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF) is a C-130 and CH-47 sling load transportable, 5,000 pound capacity, variable reach rough terrain forklift with fork tine oscillation and side-shift cab controls. The LCRTF enters, stuffs and un-stuffs Army International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers, and the extendable boom fork carriage also un-stuffs pallets from ISO containers on trucks. The LCRTF is a significant improvement over the existing 4,000 pound capacity forklift fleet (enclosed air conditioned cab, moveable tines, TIER III engine and improved helicopter lift).

SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES

None

PROGRAM STATUS

PROJECTED ACTIVITIES

ACQUISITION PHASE

Technology Development

Engineering & Manufacturing Development

Production & Deployment

Operations & Support

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FOREIGN MILITARY SALES

None

CONTRACTORS

Kalmar RT Center, LLC (Cibolo, TX)

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