The world’s motive power is still dominated by the internal combustion engine, but more and more vehicles and industrial machines are being powered by batteries every day.In 2013 62% of new forklifts sold had internal combustion engines. Today that percentage has dropped to 49%.And automotive lithium-ion battery demand increased by about 65% to 550 GWh
eBay is a large online marketplace and auction that conducts many thousands of transactions every day. Many businesses and individuals rely on eBay as a trustworthy marketplace to buy and sell just about anything. Overall eBay is a safe place to buy many products, including forklifts.Can You Get Scammed on eBay?Yes, it’s possible. Some sellers
Forklifts are dangerous machines that can cause a lot of damage and harm. They are also expensive to fix. When a forklift goes down, productivity can suffer. If you are small company with only one forklift, it can halt your operations completely.At Machine Maxx USA we take pride in providing our customers with useful information
Right To Repair has been a hot topic lately in the US. Advocacy groups have been trying to push forward legislation to give consumers the right to repair and modify certain equipment and tech they own.Most recently, John Deere made headlines after reaching an agreement with farmers to openup some of its tractor tech allowing
If your forklift won’t start there might be an easy solution to get it going again. Here are some troubleshooting tips for either getting your forklift started or getting closer to figuring out why it won’t startInternal Combustion Engine Forklifts TroubleshootingIssues With the Starter BatterySigns your battery has gone bad:No power when you turn the
Keeping your forklifts’ leaf chains clean and free of debris will help them last longer and reduce wear on the moving mast parts. Cleaning forklift chains is especially important if your forklift is used in an environment with a lot of dust, dirt, or other airborne particles such as salt dust that can create friction
Source: Visual Capitalist Electric forklifts aren’t new like electric cars are. In fact the Pennsylvania Railroad began using battery powered platform trucks to lift luggage as far back as 1906! But lithium-ion adoption for lift trucks is a newer trend. And as prices drop for new lithium-ion batteries, more customers will buy them instead of
With car makers constantly looking for new eco-friendly solutions to gas powered vehicles, Yamaha and Toyota teamed up to develop a new experimental Hydrogen fueled V8 engine. The two companies have teamed up before on other collaborations including a V10 engine used in the Lexus LFA. The performance of this new V8 engine looks to
Supply chain issues are causing a lot of problems all across the United States. Anyone who is trying to move products over the last few years can attest to the rise in freight prices and the lack of available drivers. The federal Government has recently announced it will allow teens to drive semi trucks from
With the majority of forklifts sold being electric these days, you may be asking yourself if these machines are right for your operation. Here is a guide to some benefits of owning an electric forklift for you to consider. Cost Savings The upfront cost of an internal combustion engine (ICE) forklift may be cheaper, but