HVY Forklift (GTA 4)
| HVY Forklift (GTA 4) | |
 | |
| Engine type | Propane |
|---|---|
| Function(s) | Driving Honking |
| Max speed | 31.07 mph |
| Color | Yellow |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
The HVY Forklift appears in Grand Theft Auto 4 and Grand Theft Auto 5. The Forklift appears to be based on various Yale Forklift truck models, including the Yale GLP060VX, with influences from Samuk and CAT models too.
Design
The Forklift is a driver-operated industrial counterbalance forklift truck.
The Forklift features safety illustrations printed on the vehicle, accompanied by the caption "YOU WILL DIE", as well as a tank of what seems to be propane. Shooting it will either cause it to leak ignited gas (illustrated with a visible jet of blue flame), or ignite and destroy the vehicle.
The Forklift has a bright yellow color, with either a red or blue propane tank at the rear. A third color set is also available, which features a slightly darker yellow as a primary color, with the tank painted in blue as a secondary color. The vehicle has no dials, as it only features the large structure holding the steering wheel, the main pedals and various levers for the operation of the front forks (which are not functional).
Gameplay
While it is the slowest vehicle in GTA IV, the Forklift still has impressive acceleration thanks to what can assumed to be (judging by the rear gas canister, and its silenced engine noise) a gas engine, which puts a large amount of power into what is stated to be a 5-tonne engine – a realistic addition. Unlike the 3D Universe renditions, the Forklift is now a single-speed vehicle.
Again, the Forklift has a very low center of gravity, which means the vehicle is highly sensitive to bumpy terrain and very weak against basic cars, like the Merit or the Vincent, but makes up for being easy to flip back on its four wheels. Because of its rear-wheel steering, the player may often lose control of the vehicle when taking corners at moderately high speeds. The handling traits of the Forklift are similar to those of the Caddy.
Players should be aware that the Forklift is very weak against crashes and gunfire, and if an enemy manages to shoot the gas canister on the back, a stream of flame comes from the punctured hole, leading to either the driver or the vehicle itself being burnt. Also, the forks remain static and can result in the vehicle struggling to drive over low objects, such as curbs.
History
The forklift was manufactured by HVY Industries, an American heavy equipment and vehicle manufacturer appearing in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
HVY appears to be primarily based on the heavy vehicle and equipment companies Caterpillar (CAT) and Oshkosh.
Locations
- Happiness Island, just off the boat wharf adjacent to Algonquin.
- Acter Industrial Park in Alderney, parked on the streets and around many buildings.
- Many forklifts can be found in Port Tudor, Alderney.
- Can be found parked on the street in East Hook in Broker
- Sometimes on the small dead end near 8-Ball in Beechwood City, Broker.
Appearances
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Episodes From Liberty City
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Grand Theft Auto Online
Trivia
- The default radio station for the Forklift is Liberty Rock Radio 97.8.
- Despite its power, the GTA IV and GTA V renditions of the forklift are not able to lift up cars. The player also has to be particularly careful when picking up crates.
- A Forklift can be found inside the Sprunk warehouse (the gunfight setting of Escuela of the Streets) in Bohan, though it cannot be taken outside as the door is too small.
- Forklifts appear during missions involving a chase, most notably when it occurs in an industrial area. Some examples are If the Price is Right (GTA IV) and End of Chapter (TLAD).
Gallery
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Niko taking his favorite vehicle for a spin -
Nothing lasts forever -
The badges that are used on the GTA IV Forklift
Notes
Content retrieved from https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Forklift_(HD_Universe)
