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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Forklift attachments and accessories can help you move more product in less time, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to modify forklifts. OSHA's regulation states: any modifications …

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, …

How many forklifts do I really need? Is a common question that's easy to answer once you do a little bit of homework. In the material handling industry, we call …

A forklift is the backbone of your productive operation. Like any piece of machinery, forklifts don't last forever. Eventually, the most valuable forklift may turn into a liability, spending more …

Whether you have a job that requires specialized equipment, need to temporarily expand your fleet, or simply want to try before you buy, a forklift rental is a cost-effective alternative …