物料搬运运输设备中使用以下类型的动力：

• •柴油

• •LPGas

• •电气（交流，直流）

• •机械（手动）

混合动力驱动是两种或多种动力类型的组合，例如柴油驱动和电气驱动。这种动力的优点是可以灵活地适应各种环境。作为示例，叉车可以在由IC引擎提供动力的开放环境中操作，并且在室内运行时切换为电动。电机也可用于为电气应用中使用的电池充电。

The following types of motive power are used in material handling transport equipment:

• • Diesel

• • LPGas

• • Electrical (AC, DC)

• • Mechanical (Manual)

The Hybrid drive is a combination of two or more motive types e.g. Diesel and electrical drive. The advantage of this motive power is a flexible adaptation to various environments. As an example a forklift may operate in an open environment powered by a IC engine and when running indoors switch over to electric. The motor could also be used to charge the battery used during the electrical application.