a push - pull slipsheet handler mountable on a standard hook - type lift truck carriage compatibly with load - handling forks mounted on the carriage . the slipsheet handler comprises a push - pull assembly and split platen , both of which receive their vertical support from the load - supporting surfaces of the forks . attachment of the push - pull assembly to the lower hook - type bar of the carriage provides resistance against fore - and - aft movement of the slipsheet handler . to convert the truck rapidly to a fork - type truck capable of handling standard rigid pallets rather than slipsheets , the platen may be quickly removed leaving the push - pull assembly in place or , alternatively , the push - pull assembly and platen may be removed as an integral unit .