Dan Livingston

Once you decide to buy a forklift and start shopping around, you'll soon discover a new forklift can cost between $20,000–$50,000. Why such a big price range? In this article, …

Just because your forklift data plate says its maximum capacity is 7,000 pounds, doesn’t mean you can lift any load weighing less than that. Many factors contribute to your forklift’s …

Ever seen a Lambo or Ferrari stuck in traffic? There's an expensive car built to go 200 miles an hour, going two miles an hour. It's funny or sad depending …

If you manage a warehouse or distribution center, you know even small productivity gains can increase profits and give you a competitive edge. When you're ready to invest in new …

For busy operations managers, mastering the ups and downs of throughput are the name of the game. For outdoor businesses like lumber yards, your forklifts have to be optimized for …

Do your operators enjoy driving their forklifts? It’s not a boring job, but the wrong equipment can cause harm to your people’s bodies. Overuse injuries, strains, and slips are common …

For people outside of material handling and warehousing, most forklifts appear to be essentially the same. But for those inside of innovative warehousing businesses, the different types of forklifts are …

Whether you’re buying a forklift because of an unexpected equipment failure, or because your business is growing, you want the best forklift for your money. For some operations, a used …

Forklift masts are not one-size-fits-all. Before you buy a new or used forklift, there are a few important factors to consider: The mast’s lift height (how high can it lift …

Electric forklifts are growing in popularity worldwide. Their performance has improved, thanks to advancements in both battery and electric motor technologies in recent years. With new battery types on the …