MidColumbia Forklift Blog

by Dan Livingston, on July 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM

“Little grains that can build a mighty mountain.” That’s the meaning of Doosan. Founded in 1896, the company started as a small shop in Seoul, Korea, that produced and sold …

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Topics:ServiceDoosanBobcat

by Greg Ullery, on July 10, 2024 at 1:58 PM

A bad forklift battery slows down your operation and can damage your equipment. Learn how to identify a dead or dying forklift battery and when to repair your battery instead …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift Batteries

by Greg Ullery, on July 5, 2024 at 8:46 AM

A few weeks ago, we published Is a Rebuilt Forklift Motor Right for You? We received a lot of inquiries so we’re doing a follow-up post to answer some questions …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift Motor Service

by Greg Ullery, on June 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM

When the technician says, “Your electric forklift needs a new motor,” you have a couple of options: Mutter some choice words and start researching replacement forklifts. Contact MidCo Power and …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift Motor Service

by Dan Livingston, on June 14, 2024 at 1:12 PM

There’s been a lot of hype around electric forklifts the last few years, but the wave of change is upon us. From Seattle to San Diego, lithium-ion forklifts are replacing …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift BatteriesElectric ForkliftsHangcha

by Dan Livingston, on June 1, 2024 at 8:40 AM

In 2021, workplace injuries cost American businesses $167 billion. Warehouse workers, in particular, are more than twice as likely to be injured at work, and according to OSHA, 25% of …

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Topics:Loading DockSafety

by Ryan Oshman, on May 12, 2024 at 7:28 AM

Buying a used forklift can be a bit like going on a blind date. Sometimes things go well and sometimes the outcome is disappointing. But it doesn't have to be …

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Topics:ForkliftUsed Equipment

by Heather Oldham, on April 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM

In our first employee spotlight of the year, we're proud to introduce Alfredo Serrano. Alfredo is one of our most dedicated team members working out of the Pasco branch. He's …

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Topics:We're HiringEmployee Spotlight

by Phil Hanford, on April 8, 2024 at 6:45 PM

When a forklift goes down, lockout/tagout procedures protect employees from injury and your company from OSHA fines and litigation. Does your operation follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) best practices? By the time …

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Topics:Forklift Safety

by Julie Clarke-Bush, on April 5, 2024 at 10:22 AM

COLUMBUS, Ind. APRIL 5, 2024 – Toyota Material Handling announced Mid Columbia Forklift as a recipient of the annual President’s Award at the company’s annual dealer meeting in Phoenix, Arizona …

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Topics:News

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Material handling articles to help answer the questions you have about forklifts, aerial equipment, utility vehicles, warehouse optimization, and safety.

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