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
So satisfying to see an old worn out piece of machinery find a new owner who gives it the love and attention it really needs. Like getting a senior dog from the shelter!
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
relocation. Caterpillar Inc., announced this week it would be moving its global headquarters to the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Caterpillar is now the 2 nd large company to announce a move from theChicago area in the last 60 days. Back in May, Boeing announce it was moving its headquartersto Arlington, Virginia.Despite the moves, both companies have
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
How To Find the Right Forklift ChargerIdentifying which charger your forklift battery needs can be done a couple of different ways.Information From a Charger Data TagWhen replacing a forklift charger, you can look at the data tag on the charger to find the information you need to get a replacement. There are four main items on