MidColumbia Forklift Blog / Forklift Batteries

by Trey Barber, on May 24, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Every year, we answer your most pressing question in our blog. Over the past 12 months your interests focused on replacing, repairing, and modifying your existing forklift fleet. So we’ve …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift SafetyForklift BatteriesElectric Forklifts

by Trey Barber, on December 2, 2022 at 10:33 AM

It's a busy day. You've got a million-and-one things on your to-do list when you glance down at your phone and notice the battery is barely clinging on. How did …

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by Phil Hanford, on December 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

As we wind up the year, we want to wish you happy holidays. 2021 was another year unlike any other for the material handling industry. With an ever-increasing demand for …

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by Midco Forklift, on January 1, 2021 at 9:18 AM

2020 was a unique year for the Material Handling industry. Most businesses had to adapt to the ever-changing regulations to stay profitable. To help our customers navigate this new environment, …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift BatteriesElectric ForkliftsForklift Attachments

by Phil Hanford, on October 23, 2020 at 4:10 PM

If you run a cold storage, multi-shift or manufacturing operation, or if your business operates on slim profit margins, this article is a must-read. If you’ve never considered lithium-ion batteries …

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by Dave Jensen, on July 31, 2020 at 10:15 AM

When a forklift battery starts going bad or suddenly dies, many companies just bite the bullet and buy a new one; but there are other options. If you don’t have …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift PartsForklift BatteriesElectric ForkliftsRental

by Midco Forklift, on July 10, 2020 at 8:30 AM

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 versus replace it …

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by Trey Barber, on June 26, 2020 at 10:07 AM

For companies using electric-powered forklifts, keeping your batteries charged is often the biggest challenge for daily operations. Traditionally charged lead-acid batteries can take a long time to charge per cycle …

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by Phil Hanford, on January 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM

The electric forklift industry relies on a variety of battery types for power. This guide to forklift battery types covered the basics of what makes each type of battery stand …

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