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MidColumbia Forklift Blog

Converting From IC to an Electric Forklift Fleet? Here’s What to Expect

What’s the Value of a Used Forklift?

What to Expect When You Convert to a Lithium-Ion Fleet

How to Stay on Top of Forklift Fleet Maintenance

2024 Material Handling Equipment Online Catalog: Our Favorite Tools of the Trade

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Jose Angel

Doosan Is Now Bobcat: The Evolution of How We Got Here

When to Repair Vs. Replace Your Forklift Battery

Rebuilt Forklift Motor FAQs — Answered

Is a Rebuilt Electric Forklift Motor Right for You?

Lithium-Ion Forklifts for Ports and Other Heavy-Duty Applications

Forklift Safety Tips: Loading and Unloading Trailers

Before You Buy a Used Forklift, Ask These 3 Questions

Technician Spotlight: Alfredo Serrano

Forklift Lockout Tagout: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes

Are Lithium-Ion Forklift Batteries Worth the Price? Two Surprising Stats

Mid Columbia Forklift Recognized by Toyota Material Handling with President's Award

Are Insulated Roll Up Doors Worth the Extra Cost?

Forklift Modifications and OSHA - What You Need to Know

How Much Does a Forklift Cost?

How Many Forklifts Do I Need?

Madvac Sweepers and Litter Vacuums Keep Washington Clean and Green

Common Forklift Operator Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Industrial Roll Up Doors: Big Selection, Quick Turnaround

3 Reasons Why Sweepers Are Better Than Scrubbers for Your Warehouse

Product Review: Factory Cat Mag HD Walk Behind Floor Scrubber

Forklift Trade-In Guide: How to Maximize the Value of Your Forklift Trade-in

What You Need To Know Before Renting Your First Forklift

Forklift Attachments: What does OSHA say?

Product Review: Factory Cat 34 Walk Behind Floor Sweeper

Clark Forklift Replacement Parts to Keep in Stock

How Much Forklift Capacity Do I Need?

Best Forklift Attachments for Washington Apple Farms

Use Section 179 To Maximize Your Tax Deduction for 2024

Scissor Lift Buying (or Renting) Guide

5 Key Steps to Warehouse Safety for Seasonal Hires During Peak Seasons

Things to Know Before Renting a Scissor Lift, Boom Lift or Other Elevated Work Platform

Product Review: Toyota 3-Wheel Electric Forklift With SEnS+

Reach Truck vs Forklift: What’s the Difference?

Tire Technician Spotlight: Refugio Rosales

Forklift Rental Seattle: Why the Local Guys Do It Best

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Randy Evans

Auto Dealers: Use the Box Car Special Forklift to Move EV Batteries

Why Utility Vehicles Beat Golf Carts for Your Industrial Setting

Product Review: Hangcha A Series Electric Stock Picker OPM05Li

Get Your Floor Sweeper or Auto Scrubber Repaired FAST

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Eric Cline

Forklift Purchasing Options: Buy, Lease, or Rent

Pedestrian Alert Systems for Your Forklift

Mid Columbia Forklift Celebrates 45 Exciting Years

Product Review: Hangcha’s RT35 Rough Terrain Forklift

How to Choose an Electric Personnel Carrier

Dock Leveler Troubleshooting and Repair

We Rebuild Forklift Motors

7 Little Accessories That Make a Big Difference in Forklift Safety

Why SEnS Is the Best Collision Avoidance System for Toyota Forklifts

7 Time-Saving Cleaning Tips for Food Processing Facilities

Product Review: Doosan DV 250S-7 Heavy-Duty Forklift

Mid Columbia Forklift & Midco Material Handling’s Top 10 Posts for 2023 So Far

Power Technician Spotlight: Del Livingston & Zack Newman

4 Simple Ways to Prevent Loading Dock Accidents

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Wayne Hibbs

Electric Vs. Propane Forklifts - Which is Best?

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Boris Kogan

5 Loading Dock Products That Instantly Boost Safety and Profitability

What Is the Washington Clean Fuel Act?

New High Capacity Li-ion Forklifts from Hangcha

The Best Forklift Attachments to Improve Productivity

Tire Technician Spotlight: Duncan Bellotti

Popular Forklift Attachments in Washington State

Hangcha Tow Tractors are the Solution Your Airport Needs

Hangcha: All Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Pros and Cons of LPG Forklifts [Updated for 2023]

How To Buy a Reliable Used Forklift in Washington State

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Mark Anderson

Hay Hay Hay: Bale Clamp Attachments and Hay Handling Equipment

Top 3 Best-Selling Forklift Clamps in Washington State

Forklift Technician Spotlight: Will Medlen

Top 4 Ways To Extend the Life of Your Lead Acid Forklift Batteries

Choose the Best Industrial Floor Scrubber for Your Operation

Forklift Winterization Special

Hangcha FP18 LPG Cushion Tire Forklift Product Review

Top 4 Alternatives to Forklifts

Keep My Workers Safe With Industrial Floor Cleaning Machines

Why Industrial Cleaning Equipment Is The Only Way to Get Clean Floors (Must-See Video)

Order Picker Forklifts: Everything You Need To Know

The Complete Guide To Getting and Maintaining a Li-ion Forklift Fleet

Why Does My Warehouse Need A Cleaning Plan?

Product Review: Hangcha Lithium-ion Light Duty Walkie Pallet Jack

Where’s My Material Handling Equipment? Lead Times Needed in 2022

The 3 Steps to Improve Forklift Pedestrian Safety in Your Warehouse

Tune Up Your Career: Become a Forklift Technician

Clean and Sanitize Your Floors with FactoryCat Zer03 Floor Scrubbers

Product Review: Hangcha XC Series Electric Pneumatic Tire Forklift

5 Reasons Why Li-ion Forklift Batteries Are Better than Lead-Acid

How to Switch from IC to Electric Forklifts to Go Green and Save Money

Why You Should Invest In Doosan Electric Forklifts

Warehouse Floor Disinfection Solutions to Combat Viruses

5 Forklift Operator Bad Habits It's Time to Break

4 Things To Love About Doosan's Redesigned D70S-9 Diesel Pneumatic Forklift

Keep These 5 Replacement Parts at the Ready for Your Doosan Forklifts

3 Reasons Wholesale Stores Need Floor Sweeper Scrubbers

Why The Seafood Industry Needs Doosan Forklifts

Keep Your Warehouse Floors Clean With Powerboss’s Armadillo 9X and Nautilus

3 Reasons Why Scrubbers Are Better Than Sweepers for Your Warehouse

When to Buy Walk-Behind Vs. Ride-On Industrial Cleaning Equipment

3 Top Benefits Of Modular Storage For Your Business

Mid Columbia Forklift & Midco Material Handling’s Top 10 Posts of 2021

4 More Tips For Loading Dock Safety

Types of Pallet Racking Configurations For Your Washington State Warehouse

Factory Cat GTR: Heavy Duty Industrial Floor Cleaning Machine

How To Calculate Forklift Minimum Aisle Widths

3 Reasons Your Forklift Brakes Prematurely Wear

Fuel Options for Internal Combustion (IC) Forklifts

How Forklift Oil-Cooled Disc Brakes Save You Money

5 High-Quality Doosan Forklift Components

Is a Doosan 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel Forklift Right For My Business?

How Does A Doosan Reach Truck Benefit My Business?

Where Are Doosan Forklifts Manufactured? Doosan Forklift FAQ

Polyurethane or Nylon Pallet Jack Wheels: Which Do I Need?

Doosan Forklift Review: How the 9 Series Stacks Up

4 Ways to Improve Forklift Efficiency

The Top 10 Most Popular Forklift Safety Accessories in Washington State

The Best Clark Warehouse Equipment to Maximize Productivity

The Best Pallet Racking Solutions for Your Warehouse

Handling Slopes and Inclines with Two-Speed Transmission Forklifts

The Ergonomic Benefits of Stand-Up Forklifts

How to Plan for Your Seasonal Forklift Rental

5 Top Tips for Preventing Forklift Theft

Order Pickers Vs. Reach Trucks: What’s The Difference?

6 More Ways to Minimize Forklift Downtime for Your Business

How Seattle Goodwill Raised $113,143 in a Treasure Hunt to Strengthen Community

3 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Forklift Brakes

5 Surprising Electric Forklift Applications in Washington State

Mid Columbia Forklift & Midco Material Handling’s Most Popular Posts of 2020

4 Most Expensive Forklift Repairs and How to Prevent Them

How To Choose a Forklift Dealer: What You Need To Know

How to Calculate Downtime Costs and Avoid Unplanned Downtime

What Is a Forklift Carriage and Why Is Carriage Class Important?

Product Review: Doosan Electric Walkie Rider BER-30/40

Forklift Battery Rental in Seattle-Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, and Yakima

When Leasing a Forklift Makes Sense

Product Review: Doosan Electric 3-Wheel Forklift

Helping Local Food Banks Carry the Load

Walkie Stacker Rental - Our 3 Most Popular Options

What Is Opportunity Charging and Is It Right For Your Electric Forklift Batteries?

Small Forklift Rental in Washington State

A Guide to Heavy Duty Forklifts for the Aerospace Industry

When to Buy a New Vs. Used Forklift

Should I Repair or Replace My Warehouse Racking?

5 Unconventional Ways to Use a Forklift

Top Forklift Replacement Parts to Keep On Hand

Top 3 Doosan Forklifts for the Lumber Industry

Improve Forklift Performance With These 5 Simple Maintenance Tips

Signs Your Forklift Needs Repairs

Are Online Forklift Certifications Acceptable in Washington State?

4 Top Reasons to Update Your Forklift Certification

Benefits of Having Forklift Instructors In-House

Open and Ready to Serve: Covid-19 Response

Forklift Preventative Maintenance vs. Routine Service

What We Need to Know When You Call for Forklift Service

7 Things to Consider Before You Buy A Forklift

How Do I Know When To Replace My Forklift Tires?

Choosing Your Pallet Jack: Manual or Electric

How Wet Disc Brakes Dramatically Reduce Forklift Brake Repair Costs

Rent Vs. Buy - Do You Know The Magic Number?

Which Type of Forklift Tire Do I Need? Pneumatic or Cushion Forklift Tires

Forklift Certification in Washington State

Forklift Mast Height - Know Before You Buy

The Pros and Cons of Electric Forklifts

Guide to Forklift Battery Types

Common Misconceptions About Buying a Used Forklift

Forklift Operator Training for OSHA Compliance

Is My Warehouse Racking Compliant with Washington State Fire Codes?

Maintenance Tips for Washington Port Equipment

Why You Should Outsource Your Forklift Planned Maintenance

Equipment Challenges for Washington’s Forest Products Industry

Does Your Business Need a Sit Down or Stand Up Forklift?

Top Ways to Reduce Downtime in Your Warehouse

Know When to Replace Forklift Forks

4 Key Material Handling Configurations for Washington Port Efficiency

Most Commonly Replaced Forklift Parts

Signs It’s Time to Change Your Forklift Tires

Should I Buy or Rent a Forklift?

4 Reasons You Need an Electric Walkie Pallet Jack

How to Read a Forklift Load Capacity Chart

Top Reasons to Buy a Used Forklift

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