RICO's hazardous products division continues to be the leading manufacturer of Explosion Proof forklifts in the United States.

Our second generation of Explosion Proof lift trucks sets a new standard in confidence when you're dealing in potentially hazardous environments. All of our explosion-proof lift trucks are designed around operator visibility, friendly maintenance and outstanding parts/service support.

Are you looking for background on hazardous area classification? Look no further.
Click here for our Hazardous Location Primer.

Do you want to know the difference between and EE and and EX rated lift-truck?
Click here to see a list of our most Frequently Asked Questions.

Confused about which hazardous areas and EX-rated lift truck is allowed to be used?
Click here to see the NFPA 505 chart utilized by OSHA.

Want to learn more about what makes an EX-rated lift truck different from a regular E-rated lift truck?
Click here to see some basic construction techniques.

From our smallest explosion-proof hand pallet truck to our highest lifting EX- Rated sit-down counterbalance truck, our goal is to always provide the user with the safest, most efficient and productive forklift possible. We are focused on a trust-based relationship with you, our valued customer, and the innovation of superior products and services that lower your total cost of ownership and increase your uptime.