The Forklift is a vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Influence[]
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Forklift seems to be inspired by the Clark C500-45, while in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, it looks like a 70/80s Hyster model, more precisely an E30XL.
Design[]
The Forklift is a small, light powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. It features two steel forks on the front to grab cargo and lift it, and a control panel where the operator sits.
In GTA San Andreas, the Forklift only appears in a greyish-blue color, while in GTA Vice City Stories it only appears in a yellow color. Both renditions have small wheels, angular designs and a functional lift. They appear to run on a diesel engine.
Performance[]
Befitting its purpose as an industrial vehicle, the performance of the Forklift in both GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories, is, predictably, very poor. With low power and rear steering, the Forklift moves very slowly and has very sensitive steering to the point that sudden turns will pitch it violently to one side and frequently tip it over. Control can be a problem, due to its rear-wheel steering. The Forklift has a very low center of gravity.
In GTA Vice City Stories, the speed of the Forklift is lower than the player's running speed, though it can go faster in reverse.
Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 37 / 60 (GTA San Andreas)
11 / 17 (GTA Vice City Stories) |
3 (GTA San Andreas)
2 (GTA Vice City Stories) |
Electric | FWD (GTA San Andreas)
AWD (GTA Vice City Stories) |
1000 / 2205 (GTA San Andreas)
1618 / 3567 (GTA Vice City Stories) |
| N/A | N/A | 3 (GTA San Andreas)
2 (GTA Vice City Stories) |
N/A | FWD (GTA San Andreas)
AWD (GTA Vice City Stories) |
Cannot be observed |
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- One is parked in front of a factory on the main island in Ocean Docks, Los Santos (sometimes it will be stuck on the ground).
- It is commonly seen driven around Los Santos International, and the highway near the south-west portion of Los Santos.
- One is parked by the factory in Angel Pine, Whetstone (sometimes a DFT-30 spawns here).
- One is parked by the docks inside a small storehouse in Easter Basin, San Fierro.
- Two are parked at Easter Bay Chemicals.
- It is often driven around Las Venturas Airport in Las Venturas.
- It is rarely driven around on Julius Thruway.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- One is parked at a factory west of the Vice City Port Authority building in Viceport.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Robbing Uncle Sam - The player must use a Forklift (that is bullet-proof) to put the crates inside the truck, a video tutorial showing how to get this Forklift can be found here.
- Gray Imports - Some Forklifts are being used inside the warehouse, two carrying explosive barrels.
- Explosive Situation - Some workers are seen operating Forklifts inside the Hunter Quarry.
- You've Had Your Chips - Two Forklifts are parked inside the plastic factory during the mission.
- Breaking the Bank at Caligula's - A Forklift is used to lift the door of the basement after the power went out inside the Casino. This one has a unique yellow body and can be obtained as shown in this video here.
- Vertical Bird - Forklifts can be found inside the aircraft carrier only during this mission.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Boomshine Blowout - Victor Vance uses the Forklift to load Phil Cassidy's boomshine onto the latter's Walton before the factory blows up.
- Farewell To Arms - After Gonzalez arrives at the hangar, a Forklift is shown inside the hangar. It is presumably used to load the cargo from his Flatbed within the Learjet.
Radio Stations[]
- In all its appearances, the radio is set to "Off".
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- The engine of the Forklift sounds similar to engines found on heavy trucks, especially when idling.
See Also[]
- Dock Handler - Another fork-based utility truck, converted into a container handler.