MidColumbia Forklift Blog

by Ryan Oshman, on June 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM

When Washington customers ask us which Clark forklifts are most popular, these three consistently rise to the top. We’re not just sharing what we like—we’re sharing what customers actually buy …

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Topics:ForkliftClark

by Mark Wilson, on May 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM

Efficiency is the key to keeping your business rocking and rolling. That’s why CombiLifts are so metal for metal applications. These machines take efficiency to a whole new level, providing …

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by Enrique Hernandez, on April 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Operating a forklift is a dangerous activity made safer through stringent safety protocols. On average, forklift accidents kill 87 people per year. That number has risen almost continuously in the …

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Topics:Forklift PartsSafety

by Greg Ullery, on April 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM

Out with the old and in with the new! Wait! Stop! Casting out your old forklift batteries might sound like progress, but really, it's just a waste. Your batteries still …

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Topics:Forklift Batteries

by Dan Livingston, on March 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM

People in the Pacific Northwest don’t use umbrellas. Umbrellas are for tourists. When it rains—and it often does—you put on a rain jacket and get on with your day. That’s …

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Topics:Forklift PartsAccessories

by Enrique Hernandez, on March 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM

An expert who doesn’t understand your business isn’t much of an expert at all. Knowing part numbers and specifications is one thing—knowing how those parts fit into your operation is …

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Topics:Forklift Parts

by Shawn McQuary, on February 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM

There's a silent killer that's stalking your forklift. Maybe you've seen the signs. Has your steering locked up? Or has the mast dropped unexpectedly? Perhaps the lifting grows sluggish? Or …

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Topics:Forklift Parts

by Shawn McQuary, on February 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM

A reach truck is always a forklift, but a forklift is not always a reach truck. Confused? We don't blame you! There are a lot of similarities between reach trucks …

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by Dan Livingston, on February 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM

For people who don't work in the material handling industry, most forklifts seem more or less the same. Some are bigger, some are smaller. Order pickers and reach trucks are …

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Topics:ForkliftWarehouse PlanningDoosanWarehouse Products & Equipment

by Trey Barber, on February 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM

Everyone knows forklifts are designed to do the heavy lifting. So why do some operations use their forklifts like a U-HAUL – shuttling items from one part of their facility …

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Topics:Warehouse Products & Equipment

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