MidColumbia Forklift Blog / Forklift

For people who don't work in the material handling industry, most forklifts seem more or less the same. Some are bigger, some are smaller. Order pickers and reach trucks are …

Investing in new equipment is a big decision, and it’s human nature to wait. But if you’re planning to add equipment soon, there’s a strong tax reason to purchase and …

Have you ever seen a forklift dance? If you’re familiar with CombiLift forklifts, you probably have. Yet, the COMBI-CBE can do a lot more than just two-step. Its dynamic multidirectional …

Which is better, an electric or propane forklift? The right answer depends on your application, and it may surprise you. Ten years ago, propane forklifts were the go-to choice for …

Forklifts fueled by liquid propane gas (LPG) are widely used by many different industries. Propane forklifts generally cost less than electric forklifts, and don't have to return to a home …

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 …

Stress kills. That’s true of both people and forklifts. In both cases, it’s usually not a single catastrophic event. Instead, minor problems stack up over time until they hit a …

When you call to request forklift repair, we'll do everything we can to get your equipment up and running again as fast as possible. Below is a list of the …

We protect operators from repetitive stress injuries, but what about the forklifts themselves? Both machines and human bodies wear out over time. Likewise, they age faster when subjected to frequent …

Did you know that running shoes should be replaced every 300 to 500 miles? Usage determines lifespan. A competitive runner will wear out their shoes faster than a jogger who …