The Cost of a New Forklift
If you’ve ever made a large purchase, you know that the cost of the actual item is only part of what you will spend over the life of the thing you bought. Here are some of the expenses you can expect while you make the most of your new forklift: Someone has to operate the lift.  Combine training and salary and one forklift operator will cost...
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Forklift Battery Mythbusting
We’re surrounded by batteries that need to be charged, from smart phones to cameras, remotes and yes- your forklift.  For every battery type there is a charging and maintenance process that needs to be followed to get the most out of your batteries- and the process is likely different for each type of battery. There’s a LOT of bad...
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Preparing Forklifts for Summer Heat
We know it’s still early in the year but in some parts of the country the mercury is creeping up, and frankly it’s never too early to start thinking about preparing your forklift for Summer.  Some of these suggestions aren’t necessarily Summer-specific. Check these things out all year long. Start with your batteries. Extreme heat and cold...
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What to look for on a used forklift
Used forklifts can be great, affordable alternatives to buying a new machine.  However, with all those moving parts, you need to be sure you are getting a good deal.  Robert Scott takes us on a tour of a used Doosan forklift to show what you should be looking for when purchasing a used...
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Forklift Forks
If there is a part of your forklift that is most taken for granted, it may be the fork. It’s the first word in FORKLIFT, it’s the part of the vehicle that always… ALWAYS… comes in contact with what you are moving and it gets the least amount of attention when it comes to maintenance. They are simple if you look at it. One piece of...
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The Low-Down on Pallets
Find a forklift, and it’s very likely that nearby you will find a pallet or even a stack of pallets.  Forklift and pallets go hand in hand, so much so that it is literally difficult to determine which came first; the forklift or the pallet. The standard pallet measurements in the US is 42” wide and 48” long.  Pallets have wooden slats...
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Top 5 Forklift Accessories
Don Haas takes us on a tour, showing off the top 5 accessories that you will find on material handling equipment.  If your equipment doesn't have these items or they aren't working correctly, we would be happy to...
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Pop Quiz: Forklift Safety
You ask us questions all the time, and while we love answering your questions, this time we’re turning the tables on you. Here’s a pop quiz, Hot Shot, to see how well you’re paying attention.  The subject is: FORKLIFT SAFETY. Questions are here.  The answers are below.  Let’s see how well you do. Q: If you’re carrying a...
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A few more forklift questions answered
Some of the questions we get asked are complicated, others only require a short answer.  Here are some of the easier questions we get asked, in no particular order: Q:What is the purpose of the lift where the operator goes up into the air? A: That’s called an “Order Picker.” They’re different from a conventional forklift in that they...
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Hidden Costs of Forklifts
You’ve crunched all the numbers every which way and made your decision to purchase a fork lift.  Have you considered some of the hidden costs? We can help. The fact is a new forklift has a remarkably low cost of ownership- but there are situations that could end up costing you in the long run, and at the top of that list is abuse. You...
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