Abstract: The object of the invention is a lifter for a material-handling truck, in particular, a fork (1) for an industrial truck, comprising at least one fork arm having a shank (2) and a blade attached to the shank, a folding shoe (6) being pivotal on the free outer end of the blade (3) opposite the shank (2) in such a way that pivoting of the fork shoe (6) proceeds reliably whenever forces occur that have a component toward the blade, thereby preventing the load from being damaged and eliminating the possibility of damage, including environmental damage and injury to personnel.

Abstract: An industrial truck having at least one load pick-up device (1), in particular a lift having two fork arms, wherein provided for mounting the load pick-up device (1) is at least an upper hook (4) associated with the latter that when mounted engages a part of a pick-up carriage, is formed such that the retaining element (7) is provided with at least one open catch mouth (11) for a lock part (9).