by Dan Livingston, on January 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on December 13, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Imagine you need to navigate a dense, difficult forest. You have a choice between two maps. The first is a high-resolution satellite map with marked roads and trails, so you …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on December 5, 2024 at 6:33 AM
#1 You like solving mysteries, such as: How long has that dent been there? Why didn’t the operators mention this truck needs service? Where is my XYZ forklift? #2 You …
Read Storyby Ricky Dunn, on November 15, 2024 at 5:10 AM
If you're in the construction material, manufacturing, or warehousing industries, odds are you need forklifts for both indoor and outdoor applications. The trouble is many designs focus on one or …
Read Storyby Ryan Oshman, on November 13, 2024 at 10:03 AM
People who work in industries that use forklifts (agriculture, lumber, manufacturing, ports, etc.) are often rugged individuals. They're the kind of folks who dig in and work harder when people …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on October 31, 2024 at 7:15 AM
90% of Americans struggle with math in general and statistics in particular. So, it’s understandable that the data generated by forklift telematics systems might seem like a lot of incomprehensible …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on October 4, 2024 at 6:21 AM
The electric revolution is in full swing in Washington State. If you're thinking about how your company can take advantage of those enticing incentives, electric forklifts might be for you …
Read Storyby Ricky Dunn, on September 20, 2024 at 6:18 AM
If you’re currently using forklifts and other material handling equipment powered by lead acid batteries, switching to lithium-ion batteries can help you: Save money Enhance safety Reclaim space in your …
Read Storyby Greg Ullery, on July 10, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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 …
Read Storyby Greg Ullery, on July 5, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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 …
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