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How Many Hours Is A Lot on a Forklift
Quick Tip – How many hours is a lot on a forklift? Forklifts track hours just like a car tracks miles. Forklift buyers want to know how many is a lot to avoid buying a machine that won’t last a long time. BUT!!! The first question to ask is how much is the forklift used…
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Is it Safe to Buy a Forklift on eBay?
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. …
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Right To Repair
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…
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Why Won’t My Forklift Start
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 start Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts Troubleshooting Issues With the Starter Battery Signs your battery has gone bad: No power…
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Forklift Leaf Chain Maintenance – Quick Guide
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…
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The Benefits of Electric Forklifts over Engine Forklifts
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…
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Buyers Guide to Lead Acid Forklift Battery Chargers
How To Find the Right Forklift Charger Identifying which charger your forklift battery needs can be done a couple of different ways. Information From a Charger Data Tag When 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…
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Forklift Fire Safety Ratings
Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requires all new forklifts meet minimum standards for fire prevention and safety. Forklifts that meet the standard will have a label from a nationally recognized testing laboratory showing the requirements have been met. Underwriter Laboratories (UL) is the most common certification you will see on a forklift. Below is…
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What’s The Right Used Forklift For My Operation
If you’re currently shopping for a forklift you might be wondering what the right lift is for your operation. Even if this isn’t your first forklift you still might be asking yourself if there is a better type of forklift that can help your operation be more efficient. You may also need more than…
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Get The Most From Your Lead-Acid Forklift Battery
Here are some easy maintenance tips that will help you get the most life out of your lead-acid forklift battery. Lead-acid batteries have a limited life which can be shortened by poor maintenance, incorrect charging, and harsh operating conditions. But with a few easy maintenance tips you can make your battery last as long as…