Fork Lift Truck Certification – BITA List
Listed below are the different truck types recognised by HSE and the British Industrial Truck Association.
The list was compiled by the British Industrial Truck Association (http://www.bita.org.uk) and is commonly referred to as the BITA List.
Please refer to your training certification(s) to obtain the BITA code for your training, this should be clearly marked ie. A2, B3, F1 etc. Reference this code to the BITA List to conclude your training qualifications.
To operate a truck of different BITA code will require a conversion course .
Operating a truck for which you do not hold an authorisation could lead to disciplinary action.
Still unsure? Call 0845 475 6652 and speak to Chris James or Paul Mackley.
Group A – Electric Driven
| A1 Pedestrian |
Pallet trucks; Stillage trucks: Low lift platform trucks; Low lift order pickers |
| A2 Rider |
Pallet trucks; Stillage trucks: Low lift platform trucks; Low lift order pickers |
| A3 Pedestrian |
Fork lift trucks |
| A4 Pedestrian |
High lift platforms |
| A5 Pedestrian |
Pallet stackers |
| A6 Pedestrian |
Straddle trucks |
| A7 Pedestrian |
Reach trucks |
| A8 Rider |
Stand on Reach trucks |
Group B – Electric & I.C.E Driven
| B1 Rider |
Counterbalance forklift truck up to 5000kgs |
| B2 Rider |
Counterbalance forklift truck up to, and including 15000kgs |
| B3 Rider |
Counterbalance forklift trucks over 15000kgs |
Group C – Electric & I.C.E Driven
| C1 Rider |
Sideloader lift trucks up to and including 5000kgs |
| C2 Rider |
Sideloader lift trucks up to and including 15000kgs |
| C3 Rider |
Sideloader lift trucks over 15000kgs |
Group D – Electric Driven
| D1 Rider |
Reach & Straddle trucks |
| D2 Rider |
Pallet stackers |
Group E – Electric Driven
| E1 Rider |
Medium lift order picker |
| E2 Rider |
High lift order picker |
Group F – Electric Driven
| F1 Rider |
Very Narrow Aisle lateral(&front) stacking trucks- Man Up |
| F2 Rider |
Very Narrow Aisle lateral (& front) stacking truck – Man Down |
Group G – I.C.E Driven
| G1 Rider |
Straddle carriers |
| G2 Rider |
Counterbalance container handling trucks |
| G3 Rider |
Sideloader container handling trucks |
| G4 Rider |
Telescopic container handling trucks |
Group H – Electric & I.C.E Driven
| H1 Rider |
Tow tractor & trailer |
| H2 Pedestrian |
Tow tractor & trailer – Including flip-up platform |
| H3 Rider |
Tow tractor & trailer – Over 30,000kg |
Group J – I.C.E Driven
| J1 Rider |
Rough Terrain masted lift truck |
| J2 Rider |
Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) lift trucks up to 9m lift |
| J3 Rider |
Rough Terrain variable reach (telescopic) lift trucks over 9m lift |
| J6 Rider |
Rough Terrain variable reach lift (telescopic), rotating turrent under 9m lift, 2 or 4 wheel steer |
| J7 Rider |
Rough Terrain variable reach lift (telescopic), rotating turrent over 9m lift, 2 or 4 wheel steer |
Group J – I.C.E Driven
| J4 Rider |
Industrial variable reach lift (telescopic) trucks up to 9m lift, 2 or 4 wheel steer |
| J5 Rider |
Industrial high reach lift (telescopic) trucks over 9m lift, 2 or 4 wheel steer |
Group M – Electric Driven
| M Rider |
Bi & Multi directional lift trucks |
Group P – Electric Driven
| P Rider |
Pivot Steer Trucks |
Group T – LC.E Driven
| T Rider |
Transportable (vehicle mounted) lift trucks |
Group Z – Manual Operated
| Z1 Pedestrian |
Pallet trucks |
| Z2 Pedestrian |
Platform trucks |
| Z3 Pedestrian |
Pallet stacker |
| Z4 Pedestrian |
Straddle truck |
