Abstract: A stationary frame for a forklift carriage having a simple electric hoist; supports a reciprocable hoist having extending forks. The carriage includes a carriage frame riding in upright rails formed of channels with upper rollers and lower rollers set at about 45.degree. for supporting the forklift in the frame and permitting free reciprocable movement thereof. The unit is useful for stacking and arrangement of pallets, or supporting portions of a palletized stack for retrieving material below the top one of the stack.