An industrial lift truck has an accumulator brake (8), the braking torque of which is dependent on the load condition and/or the elevation height of the forks for providing smooth retardation of the vehicle. The accumulator brake can be released electromagnetically and is in operative connection with a control and/or regulating device (7) which constantly influences the braking torque during the operation of the industrial truck and which is connected to a load sensor (5) and/or to an elevation height sensor (6). The accumulator brake is preferably in the form of a permanent magnet brake. <IMAGE>
