by Phil Hanford, on April 15, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Keeping your operation running smoothly means keeping your teams moving efficiently. When you rely on quality Doosan forklifts to get the job done, your equipment must be operating well. Equipment …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on September 24, 2021 at 6:00 AM
Are your forklift brakes wearing out earlier than you expected? Are frequent repairs eating into your maintenance budget? If your business is dealing with this challenge, it can be incredibly …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on August 19, 2021 at 8:10 AM
As a busy equipment manager dealing with heavy equipment, you know forklift brake jobs aren’t cheap. As a major component, they require regular maintenance and replacement. Those parts and labor …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on March 26, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Have you ever worried about the safety of your forklift operators? If so, you know it can be challenging (and time-consuming) to sort through the many options. This post will …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on September 4, 2020 at 2:15 PM
The forklift carriage assembly is where you mount the forks, load backrest and/or any forklift attachments to your lift truck. It’s important to know your forklift’s carriage class so you …
Read Storyby 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 …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on April 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Downtime costs anywhere from $6000/hr for small business up to $20,000/hr for large operations. The last thing you want is to have everything grind to a halt because the mast …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on December 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Waiting too long to replace worn-out forklift forks will eventually lead to a dropped load and damaged product and that’s the best-case scenario. A snapped or bent fork can also …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on December 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Forklifts are complex pieces of equipment that require specialized upkeep. Over the course of its useful lifespan, a forklift will require many replacement parts to maintain its effective function. While …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on December 9, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Forklift tires are one of the most crucial components for safe operation and working forklift performance. Because forklifts do not utilize a suspension like those found in automobiles, a forklift …
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