Is a Rebuilt Electric Forklift Motor Right for You?

When the technician says, “Your electric forklift needs a new motor,” you have a couple of options:

1. Mutter some choice words and start researching replacement forklifts.
2. Contact MidCo Power and get back to work!

If you like the forklift you already have, why replace the entire truck? Just replace the motor. 

Rebuilt electric forklift motors are a cost-effective alternative to buying a new (or used) forklift. They also cost less than brand-new forklift motors — with no reduction in performance. The process is easy.

• Ship us your motor — we’ll repair it within 72 hours (usually sooner)
  or 
• Get the parts your in-house techs need — with one phone call, shipped ASAP

3 Reasons to Buy a Rebuilt Electric Forklift Motor

#1 Save Money

• For less than 10% of what a new forklift costs, you can get your existing forklift up and running again. 
• Repowered cores can double the usable life of your electric forklift.
• Rebuilt motors cost about 70% less than new electric forklift motors and perform equally well.

#2 Get Back to Work Sooner

With no disrespect to the helpful experts at Mid Columbia Forklift, buying a forklift can take a while. First, you have to sort through all the options, then decide on financing, and then wait for the forklift to be built. Meanwhile, downtime costs between $6000-$20,000 per hour. Or, you’re spending money on a rental forklift.

#3 Keep The Forklift You Know and Like

In addition to saving time and money, a rebuilt electric motor lets you keep the forklift you already have. This is important if you have specialized equipment that’s hard to get, or don’t want to change your fleet configuration.

Maybe you have a "classic" forklift the manufacturer isn’t making parts for anymore. We understand. Our technicians will restore your old workhorse to its best possible condition, using rebuilt components or OEM replacement parts when available.

New vs. Rebuilt vs. Used Electric Forklift Motors

In case you’re wondering, “Should I buy a new motor or a rebuilt motor?” Good question.

It's rarely cost-effective to put a brand-new motor into a used forklift. As mentioned above, rebuilt motors cost about 70% less than new motors with no reduction in performance. Why spend more?

If you have an application where the forklift can’t go down, you're better off buying a brand-new forklift. Even with a rebuilt motor, other parts of the truck could fail.

As for used electric forklift motors, why take the chance? For a slightly higher price, you can get a like-new motor — with a warranty — from MidCo Power. 

Rebuilt Electric Forklift Motors: Know Before You Buy

If you're interested in a rebuilt forklift motor but can't do the rebuild in-house, make sure you choose an experienced, reputable company to handle the repair. Here are a few key questions to ask:

• How long has the company been doing forklift motor rebuilds? 
• Does the company specialize in rebuilds, or is this something they do on the side?
• Are the technicians familiar with your forklift make and model?

MidCo Power (formerly B&B Electric Motors) has been restoring and re-powering forklift motors since 1985. We're DC motor rebuild experts and we do newer AC motors as well.

Extend the Life of Your Electric Forklift

In three easy steps…

#1 Contact MidCo Power

Online or by phone: 253-216-0050.

• If you know the make and part number for your existing motor, we’ll ship you what you need. No consultation needed.
• Don’t know what you need? One of our friendly experts will guide you through the process. We can help you decide when to repair vs. replace, and provide straightforward info about the cost and turnaround time. 

#2 Get What You Need

We stock rebuilt and reconditioned 72v and 48v forklift drive motors from more than a dozen manufacturers. We also have pump and steer motors. 

• View electric forklift motors available for immediate shipping.
• We ship anywhere in the U.S. within hours of receiving your order.
• You can also send us your motor. We’ll return it to like-new condition within 72 hours (usually within 48 hours, sometimes overnight).

#3 Get Back to Work

Within a few days, your trusty forklift will be back on the floor. Your truck will have a like-new motor and an extended life.

Electric Forklift Motors, Battery Repair and More

Our team of highly specialized technicians can rebuild electric forklift motors, fix pumps, rewind field coils and repair industrial batteries and chargers. If you have a problem with your electric material handling equipment, we can fix it. It’s all we do. 

Contact us online or by phone: 253-216-0050 and let us know how we can help.

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