"Arc forklift" refers to several distinct entities in the material handling industry, ranging from advanced autonomous systems to a Jamaican forklift brand and a specialized attachment.
ArcBest Vaux Smart Autonomy (Automated Forklifts)
The most prominent "arc" forklift is the Vaux Smart Autonomy system from ArcBest, a logistics company [0†L4-L5][6†L4-L6]. This is not a single forklift model but a technology suite combining autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), intelligent software, and remote teleoperation [0†L10-L12][2†L24-L26][8†L13-L14].
Key Specifications:
Vaux 5K Counterbalance Forklift – 5,000 lb capacity, max height 18–23 ft, 7.4 mph speed, requires 12.5 ft aisle space [0†L5-L7][6†L31-L33][8†L37-L39].
Vaux Narrow Aisle Reach Truck – 4,000–4,500 lb capacity, max height 26–40 ft, 7.5 mph speed, requires 9.5 ft aisle space [6†L33-L35][8†L39-L40].
Vaux Vision – 3D perception sensors that capture freight dimensions on the go [1†L12-L14][3†L29-L31][7†L9-L11].
Operation Modes – Autonomous, remote, or manual [8†L13-L14].
Vaux Freight Movement System – Mobile platform reduces trailer unloading time from hours to under five minutes [7†L43-L46].
ArcBest's system won the 2025 Material Handling Solution of the Year award [1†L8-L9][7†L6-L8] and has been piloted with retailers, manufacturers, and automakers [6†L26-L27].
Arc Manufacturing (Jamaican Forklift Brand)
Arc Manufacturing, a Jamaican company, produces forklifts under the ARC brand through a partnership with Chinese manufacturer Biola [1†L5-L7][9†L7-L8]. The company invested US$1.6 million in developing the line [9†L35-L36].
Key Details:
Capacity Range – 3 to 10 tonnes [9†L44-L45].
Power Options – Diesel for heavy industrial use, flex fuel (gas/LPG) for warehouses and food processing [9†L45-L47].
Pricing – Approximately 70% of the cost of a used name-brand forklift [9†L48-L49].
Testing – 10 units tested in Arc's own operations for six months before market release [9†L38-L42].
Market – Aimed at Jamaican companies seeking to avoid downtime from used second-hand forklifts [9†L13-L23].
Bolzoni ARC Attachment
Bolzoni manufactures a product line with the "ARC" designation, specifically the ARC-100-1660P forklift attachment [2†L44-L45][10†L20].
Specifications:
Model: ARC-100-1660P
Manufacturer: Bolzoni
Load Capacity: 2,200 lbs
Weight: 5,500 lbs
Dimensions: 72" L × 40" W × 90" H
Power: Electric, 24V system
Turning Radius: 80 inches
Travel Speed: 3.5 mph
Braking: Regenerative braking
Other "ARC" Mentions
ARC Safety Lights – LED arc-shaped warning lights that project red or blue boundary arcs around forklifts for pedestrian safety in confined spaces [1†L10-L14][2†L17-L22].
FANUC ARC Mate – Robotic welding equipment, not forklifts, but sometimes listed alongside forklifts in industrial equipment searches [0†L42-L44][5†L6-L7].
ACR System – Toyota's AC drive system for forklifts, sometimes abbreviated as ACR [3†L5-L10].
The bottom line: "Arc forklift" refers to ArcBest's Vaux Smart Autonomy system (autonomous electric forklifts with 5,000 lb capacity, 18–23 ft lift, and 3 operation modes), Arc Manufacturing's Jamaican brand forklifts (3–10 tonnes, diesel or LPG, ~70% of used brand cost), and Bolzoni's ARC-100-1660P attachment (2,200 lb capacity, electric). ArcBest's system won the 2025 Material Handling Solution of the Year award. For autonomous solutions, contact ArcBest; for Jamaican brand forklifts, contact Arc Manufacturing; for Bolzoni attachments, check with Bolzoni dealers.