In Cal Poly’s Mechanical Design class, teams of four were tasked with designing, building, and testing a forklift capable of carrying operator and 60 pounds of payload through narrow factory spaces. Our team created a forklift with a chain-driven drive system consisting of two electric motors each with their own speed controller powered by a 12V battery. We decided to use tank style steering to eliminate the need for a differential and improve turning radius. The lifting mechanism was built with linear bearings, a system of pulleys for mechanical advantage, a drill motor, and a 3D printed rope spool. The forklift was built and tested to have a max speed of 5mph and a max payload of 80lb.