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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 …

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 …

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 …

When you were a kid playing with blocks, did you ever add one last piece only to have the whole thing come tumbling down? We all have. It's how we …