a forklift apparatus includes a base that moves in a generally horizontal direction . the base carries a mast that includes a lower section and an upper section . the upper section pivots relative to the lower section between a first storage orientation and a second operating orientation . in the second operating orientation , the upper section forms an upward continuation of the lower section . the mast carries a lifting structure that can selectively engage an object . a drive structure moves the lifting structure in a generally vertical direction when the upper section is in the second operating orientation .