A lift truck (1) of the type which comprises a chassis (2) which rests on at least three wheels (3a, 3b, 3c), a platform (4) which can perform a vertical translational motion with respect to the chassis (2), and at least one respective element for moving one of the wheels (3a, 3b, 3c). At least one wheel (3c) is free and arranged proximate to an end of the chassis (2), and two wheels (3a, 3b) are each controlled by a respective independent motor element (5a, 5b) and are mutually parallel and proximate to each other. The platform (4) lies above the motorized wheels (3a, 3b).